Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The British Commonwealth, The Soviet Union, The Near East and Africa, Volume III

740.0011 European War 1939/6942: Telegram

The Chargé in France (Matthews) to the Secretary of State

Vichy, November 29, 1940—6 p.m.
[Received 10:35 p.m.]

1059. Unoccupied France is indulging in many chuckles at a sign which has been posted on the Franco-Italian frontier at Mentone reading as follows: “Notice to the Greeks: This is the French frontier”. I understand that the Italians find no humor in the sign and have officially “protested” to the French Government. Our correspondents have not been permitted to cable the story.

Matthews