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ROME THREAT

TO GREECE

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Britain will take it Greece 15 threatened as a result of the Italian occupation of Albania.

The extension

of กร immellate guarantee to Greece, it is understood, will be the principal tople of conver- sation, together with the despatch of British warshipa to Greek porls if Grecee requeal aid.

It is understood that preparations for such an eventuality were the pain reason for Sunday's meeting at the hendquarters of the Committee for Imperial Defence,

Greck Anxiety

It is understood that the Greek Government conveyed to Britain her anxiety about the 150 mile frontier on Albania, but especially about Corfu, which; could be brought under gundre from the hills of Albania,

Political circles express the belief that

British guarantee to Greece might include the despatch of British warships, with a possible landing of British troops al Corfu, which would this serve as a base for the British guarantee.

Tuesday,

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in independence to Greece.

However, both British and Greek eireles here have declined to reveal whether such a pledge has already

given-United Press,

Naval Visits Cancelled Meanwhile, the Admiralty has can- celled a series of inval visits whien were planned in the Mediterraneen during Fuster, including visits to San Remo, Naples and Sorrento.

Italian Assurance LONDON, Apr. 10.-Authoritative sources here assert that the Greek

to

H.M.S. Warspite, flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Dudley Premier's statement in Athens' refers Found, and H.M.S. Barham, flagship to usurances given by Italy to the second in commend, Vice

Vice Greece. Admiral Sir Geoffry Layton, originally due to spend several days at San Reino and Naples respective ly. Both have arrived, but they have

were

already departed from Italian ports.

A division of destroyers was also scheduled to spend several days ni Sorrento-United Press.

Anglo-French

Action

Paris, Apr. 10. Opinion here is that no spectacular action to counter Mussolin in the Adriatie will be undertaken Britain and France, but there will be an acceleration of diplomatic tulks with London, aiming at obtaining consent from Greece for the utilisa- tion of Corfu as a naval base.

It is learned that the British prefer

diplomatic "arrangement", Athens for the use of Corfu, instead

£2

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with

of occupation, even with Athens' consent.

1

and

thus be

Negotiations between London and Athens are moving towards a British Suarantee, but up to this afternoon reliable sources state that the British pledge had not been given.-United Press.

INTERIOR AREAS

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H.K. Stock

Market

The following quoiations

were

April, 11, 1939.

conquest.

LONDON, Apr. 10-Leading Moslems at a meeting in London: to-day demanded that Signor Mussolini "Defender of Islam," which he assumed after the Abyssinian renounce the title of

The meeting also urged that the Oriental Academy opened in Italy five years ago should be closed as

a protest against Fasciat propaganda in India, Egypt, and the East. communicate these demands.-Router.

The meeting sent a deputation to the Italian Embassy to

Queen Mary's 10th MOSLEM CONDEMNATION

Play In 3 Weeks

range for the combined Italian

Queen Mary was at the Garrick Theatre constal batteries to close the narrow issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar Mother" Karel Capek's fast play. recently to ste "The entrance to the Adriatic without the ket this morning: aid of the navy.

It was her tenth visit the theatre In three weeks. 1,390 s.

Earlier she visited the Savoy .83 n.

Theatre for the second evening per- 0% n. formance of the Comedie Francaise 27 n. company, and the evening before she 13 n. had seen the Edgar Wallace play, 80 "Number Six," at

the Aldwych Theatre.

In her ten visits she has seen three .220 b. 405 b. thrillers, "Number Six," "Gas Light," 1 n. and "They Walk Alone."

One of the first acts of the provi- sional government in Albania was to release all political prisoners who had been jailed for activities against King Zog-United Press.

London Commont

London, Apr. 10.

At one stroke the Italian dictator has summoned the world agafst him, discussing Mussolini's Albanian ad- observes the "Evening Standard" In venture, and its consequences.

flumanity, both Catholic, Protes- tant and Moslem, have spoken as one voice, continues the comment.

After pointing out that no one be Heven this blow to be an Isolated action, the newspaper discusses the renction in Britain now, as contrasted with inst September, and it says that the feeling of outrage is more wide- spread, but no sign of panic evident. Reuter.

Mussolini Delayed

Rome, Apr. 10.

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On her arrival Queen Mary chatted 24 n. with Miss Kathleen Robinson, #n 10 n. Australian, who is presenting the nplay, and during an interval spoke to

Mits ..105 sa leading part.

Louise Hampton, who plays the .10 b.

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It is understood that the Govern- ment is closely watching internu-i tional developments, particularly the "unknown destination" of the British and French Hert movements, - United Press,

This Is In The German Style

Rome, Apr. 10.

Albanians are falling over each othee in their eagerness to express submission and gratitude to Il Duce, according to a "Trans-Ocean" mes-

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groups of Albanians in all of the principal towns have sent addresses personally thanking Il Duce for sending "valiant troops of a friendly nation" to rescue. Albania from "degrading stavery."

Text To Be Released

Paris, Apr. 10. It is learned that Greek papers to- morrow wit publish the text of the attent in which the italian Gov- territorial integrity ernment

guarantees the absolute of Greeze, ne- Reuter. cording to a despatch from Athens.perience an

"Reuter" Statement

London, Apr. 10. Reports current to-night of a Bri strictly in necordance with the facts, tish guarantee

Greece are not

is "Reuters" Jobby corres-

pondent.

The position after to-day's Cabinet meeting appears to be that the Minis

The conviction is expressed, says the message, that under the leader- ship of Mussolini, Albania will ex-

ern of prosperity

and Jonou!". social justice, and Fascist freedom.

In conclusion, Il Duce is urged to form a Faselst Party in Albania s soon as possible.

Count Ciano is reported to have re- ceived a telegram to-day from the Citizens Committee In Elbasan-in Mussolini, which gratitude is expressed to Valons have sent a message to Count while the citizens of Clano in which the Italian troops ure eulogised as the liberators of Albania from an avaricious and haughty oligarchy."

"Peace And Co-operation"

"It is recalled that the Greeks gavelers had under consideration the Britain permission to use Corfu as steps necessary to ensure that, follow- bate during the Anglo-Italian crisising Italy's occupation of Albania, the

at the time of the

Ethiopian position of Greece, ineluding Corfu, cumpaign.

is in no way Jeopardised. The renewal of such an agreement The Ministers are known to take would mean, in effect, that Dritain the view that the present position in would be able to maintain forces the Eastern Mediterranean must not continually at Corfu and

be upset, and it is belleved that Italy ready to

to repel any attempt by Italy has already been acquainted with this In a proclamation to the Albanian to seize the Island, since the British fact.

propic, issued In Tirana to-day. Gen- agreement with Athens would evid- In all these matters the closest

eral Guzzoni, Ently be part of a pact of assistance collaboration

chief of the Italian is being maintained forces, deefared that his troops had in the event of aggression.

with France.

arrived in Albania to carry out an Meanwhile, the fact that the Bri-action of tish Cabinet does not plan to meet that they had already occupied the peace and co-operation, and that many communications have silli Public order, the sanctity again for another two days indicates important centres of the

possessions, freedom of religious be- country. of private lief, and the honour and tradition of the Albanian people will noble be guaranteed, he promised, and Albania will enter upon a new era of lubour and justice prosperity and progress.

Balance Of Power

While British diplomacy is con- centrated on the strategle necessity

of keeping the balance of power into pass before the situation is finally the Adriatic, Britain and France have clarified for presentation moved together in trying to secure House

collaboration

closer

Soviet and the Balkans.

between

to

the

the

of Lords and House Commona on ThursdayRenter.

Premier's Assurance

It is felt that Turkey and Russia together can effectively keep con-

Athens, Apr. 10.

trol of the Black Sea and the Premier Metaxos of Greece to-day Dardanelles, no matter what hap-issued a message to the people slat- pens in Rumania,

ing that the Government possesses all the means of assuring the absolute independence and Integrity

At the same time the Greeks, des- pite their reluctance to collaborate

sarily with Russia, would be

ared to accept Soviet

military help against any move by Italy and Bulgaria to secure an outlet to the Aegean Sea for Bulgaria, and

this new situation is now being discussed. Both Britain and France belleve that a policy of not openly provoking the Axis powers, through ostentatious action, means valuable time gained to line up the

Orn States.

Off"

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י.

The British warning to Italy to keep her hands off Greece is expected to divert the dictators' plans in other directions, most likely to Yugo- Slavin unless the Yugo-Slava consent lo enter into a 'protective system.

is

of the

country.

He advised them to go quietly about their business, confident that the Government will continue to be vigilant for their safety and honour. -Reuter.

Salonika Threatened

London, Apr. 10.

It is understood that British and French intelligence services have both reported that Italy "envisages" a thrust through Greece to Salonica.

However, this report is not viewed in official quarters as necessarily in- dicating immediate military action- United Press.

Timo To Talk Past

Paris, Apr. 10. "France will now take steps to be

ready for all emergencies. The time to talk and make solemn declarations

is past."

Peace And Co-operation (Continued)

Anyone who opposes this pro- gramme will be severely punished, he declared, and anyone who at tempts to organise resistance to the Itallans will be immediately court- martialed.

"Albanians!" he declared in con- clusion, "the Klug and Il Duce are Interested only in your welfare. Re- turn to your work under the pro- tection of the Fascists. future is beginning for

great Albania."— Trans-Ocean.

A

Berat Occupied

Tirana, Apr. 10. The Italian military command in southern coast of Albania on Monday Albania -announces that the Italian reached Berat, Important town about forces which landed at Valona an the

35 miles north-east of

This is the almost unanimous alate- | Domel," ment in the Paris papers to-day..

Valona.-

Although both British and French official attitude towards the situation becoming slightly easier, there is o feeling in diplomaile quarters that any respite is only temporary, na the dictators have now launched another phase of lightning moves in the belies on "precautionary measures has been Temps" states that agreement hat Britain and Franco will not risk reached between London and Parls," counter micasures which, to be although the paper is not able to effective, would mean war against the state what exactly Axis.----United Press.

these measures will be. Greek Anxiety

It is hinted that ATHENS, Apr. 10-With the pur- National Defence Council decided on on Sunday the "ose of quelling public anxiety in new measures which will Greece the Prime Miniser to-day mitted and supplemented by Issued a statement stating that the Cabinet Council on Tuesday. The come, first seated". H "Independence and integrity of Ministerial Counel will meet Greece has been absolutely assured." Wednesday tr ratify the

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