Madagascar. Certain Action In: Note by Secy.

5. It should therefore be our aim to obtain control of the whole island of Madagascar and in particular to deny the use of Diego Suarez to the enemy. Political Feeling in the Island. 6. A good deal of latent pro-British feeling is believed to exist, and support for a movement aiming at freeing Madagascar from Vichy control would almost certainly be forthcoming from the business and commercial community, whose interests are suffering as a result of the present situation. Many Government Officials are, however, hostile, whilst the attitude of the military officers is uncertain.