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without necessity any referenda. Boissaison said that the watering-down of Bollaert's original ideas was due largely to the fear of possible repercussions in Morocco.

In conclusion, he thought that local military actions might take place with a view to improving communications and eliminating Vietnam salients and islands, but knew of no plans for an "imminent military offensive".

Sent Department as 3753; repeated London 741.

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