THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 19, 1940
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ALLIED POLICY IN THE BALKANS
Hbrary, Supreme Cour
London, To-day. FOLLOWING MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S statement in the Commons yesterday afternoon, Reuter learns on reliable authority that although - there is no feeling in London that the Balkan countries are in imminent danger of attack, little doubt is held that an Allied force, if necessary, would be used to protect the independence and integrity of the Balkan countries against any threat that might arise.
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It is pointed out that diplomatic support will be forthcoming for the Balkan Entente in its at- tempts to improve relations with Bulgaria and to develop the independence of the Balkan coun- tries.
It is recognised in London that the
independence of each country is of CONTROL OF
common interest and anything
that
can be done to promote real Balkan solidarity will be done.
It is understood the work of the United Kingdom Commercial Cor- poration will be directed to supple- menting rather than supplanting ex- isting channels of trade.
Purpose is to develop commercial exchanges on a permanent basis.
TRAFFIC
ON DANUBE
LONDON, TO-DAY.
THE DECISION OF THE INTER-
It is understood this involves assis- | NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE tance to the Balkans to develop their DANUBE TO INSTITUTE SPECIAL
own resources.
Barter Basis
a
PRECAUTIONS ΤΟ CONTROL TRAFFIC ON THE DANUBE HAS BEEN WELL RECEIVED IN LON- DON, WRITES REUTER'S' DIPLO- MATIC CORRESPONDENT.
It is important not only from the economic and maritime point of view but also because of the political im-
To a considerable extent trade is likely to be on a barter basis and the question of enabling the Balkan coun- tries to buy production goods on kind of instalment system and pay-plications. ing for them with their own products, The important decision affecting the common interests of the riverine would receive most sympathetic con-
states was reached unanimously, sideration.-Reuter.
Hungarians and Rumanians agreeing with Yugo-Slavs and Bulgarians in defence of their rights in their own waters and in determination to keep them free from the influence or ac- tions of the belligerents.
SWISS TAKE ACTION
BERNE, TO-DAY.
THE SWISS AUTHORITIES HAVE NO INTENTION OF LEAVING THEIR COUNTRY
ΤΟ OPEN
FROM WITHIN.
SURPRISE
A decree signed yesterday by President of the Confederation
the
and
the Commander-in-Chief of the Swiss Army provides for defence parachutists, saboteurs
against
and ргора-
The agreement is a distinct move to maintain peace in south-eastern Europe. Reuter.
MEN WANTED FOR THE
PIONEERS
LONDON, TO-DAY.
AN APPEAL TO MEN BETWEEN
gandists serving the enemy and en- THE AGES OF 30 AND 50 TO JOIN joins the civilian population
obey the authorities.
to THE PIONEER CORPS WAS MADE YESTERDAY BY MAJOR-GENERAL
An order has been signed by the BEITH, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RE- Swiss Federal Council to bring strength of the defence forces up 500,000 men within the months. Reuter.
theLATIONS AT THE WAR OFFICE. to MORE AND MORE MEN WILL BE few NEEDED AS TIME GOES ON.
next
FOES FROM WITHIN
Amsterdam, To-day.
The "Fatherland Club," the largest nationalist. organization in the Nether- lands East Indies, has petitioned the Government: to take precautions against foes from within.
It emphasizes the dangers of the Local Nazi movement and says that Nazi sympathisers may be found of the Dutch among the authorities East Indies themselves.-Reuter.
KING AT BIRMINGHAM
At Birminghar
and Queen visited
In the
surroun
and tanks on trial
London,
Some of the million. British soldiers to-day were in France, he said. Some were in the Near East and some in Norway. Where next they would be. but one needed, no one could say,
certain thing was
they would be needed somewhere if freedom was to be restored to the world. Reuter.
NEW POST FOR "EVANS OF THE BROKE”!
London, To-day. Admiral. Sir Edward Evans-better known as "Evans of the Broke" has been appointed additional naval "at- tache In Scandinavia. He is the re gional A.R.P. director in London- Reuter.
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