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ROME THREAT TO GREECE

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collaboration

closer Soviet and the Balkans,

between

the

It is felt that Turkey and Russla torether can effectively keep con- Irol of the Black Sea and the

Anyone who opposes this pro- pens in-Rumania.

At the same time the Greeks, des- pite their reluctance to collaborate millturliy with Russia, would be prepared to accept, Soviet military help against any move by Italy and Bulgaria to secure an outlet to the and this Aegean Sea for Bulgaria, new situation is now being discussed. Both Britain and France believe that polley of not openly provoking the Axis powers, through extentatious action, means valable the gained to line up the anti-aggression Stales.

"Hands Off"

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- Slavia unless the Yugo-Slavs consent to enter inlo protective system.

Although both British and French official

attitude towards

rds the situation is becoming slightly easier, there is a feeling in diplomatie quarters that any respite is only temporary, as the dictators have now launched another phase of lightning moves in the belief that Britain and France will not risk counter

which, measures

10 10 effective, would mean war against the Axis-United Press.

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DIPLOMATS ACTIVE

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meeting of the Cabinet this morning. The Rumanian Minister returned during the afternoon, when the Italian Charge d'Agaires also called

Mr. Clement Atilee's conversation with Mr. Neville Chamberlain at No. 10 Downing Street this afternoon lasted for 45 minutes-Reuter.

Belgrade Turns On Mussolini

Belgrade, Apr. 10. While the Government maintains reserved attitude, public opinion in up-stavia has become suddenly embittered against Italy.

During the hoilday, anti-Italian

Un & small demonstrations

scale occurred in Belgrade and Shoplye.

it is pointed out that Italy now enald close the Adriatle at wilt, leav- ing Salonika as Yugo-Slavia's only Fource of supply by sea, except for the trullous route through the Hosphorous and up the Danube.- Reuter.

Paris Meeting

Paris, Apr. 10. To-morrow's meeting of the French. Cabinet will be devoted to a close

study of the situation in the Balkans und the Mediterranean.

Although it was stated at the Qual d'Orsay to-night that Britain had no intention of occupying Corfu, it is regarded as certain that co-operative measure of security by Britain and France will be discussed.

It is reported that certain decisions. in connection with national defence may be agreed upon to-morrow, to ensure that France may be ready for any eventuality, but qualified quar- ATHENS, Apr. 10-With the pur-ters are observing the greatest dis-, post

of quelling publle anxiety in cretion in this connection. Greece the Prime Miniser to-day issued a statement stating that the integrity of "independence and Greece has been absolutely assured.";

This statement is considered to be a confirmation of Britain's quarantez in independence to Greece.

However, both British and Greek circles here have declined to reveal whether such a pledge has already been given-United Press,

Italian Assurance

LONDON, Apr. 10.-Authoritative sources here assert that the Greek} Premier's statement in Athens refers to assurances given by. Italy to

Greece.

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

Text To Be Released

Paris, Apr. 10.

It is learned that Greek papers to- morrow will publish the text of the statement in which the Italian Gov- the absolute ernment guarantees

of Greece; ge- territorial integrity cording to a lespatch from Athens.

Reuter.

"Router" Statement

London, Apr. 10. Reports current to-night of n Bri- tish guarantee to Greece are not strictly in accordance with the facts, writes "Reuter's"! pondent.

lobby

COLTCS-

the

The position after to-day's Cabinet inceting appears to be that the Minis tere had under consideration steps necessary to ensure that, follow. ing Italy's occupation of Albanin, the position of Greece, including Curfu, ja in no way Jeopardised.

The Ministers are known to take the view that the present position in the Eastern Mediterranean must not be upset, and it is believed that Italy has already been acquainted with this fact.

In all these matters the closest

with France.

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Anyhow, nothing is likely to leak out about them until the Council of Ministers has met on Wednesday.

INTERIOR-AREAS

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range for the combined Italian constal batteries to close the narrow entrance to the Adriaile without the old of the navy.

One of the first acts of the provi- release all political prisoners who had been jailed for activities against

slonni government in Albania was to

King Zog-United Press.

London Comment

London, Apr. 10.

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

Ilumanity, both Catholic, Protes tant and Moslem, have spoken as one

valce, continues the comment.

After pointing out that no one be leves this blow to be an isolated option, the newspaper discusses the réuction in Britain now, as contrasted with last September, and it says that the feeling of outrage is more wide- spread, but no sign of panic evident. Reuter.

Mussolini Delayed

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April, 11, 1939.

Alibi Fails To Save Man Who Killed Girl

POST OFFICE.

MAIL FOR CANTON

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Registered and Parcel Malls are:

"I AM afraid you have brought to an end a bad life' Registered and Ofdinary mail and of which the jury knew nothing," Mr. Justice Humphreys Parcels (not Insured) will be ac- told Harry Armstrong (38), of Seaford, when sentencing cepted for Canton.and despatched as closed 15 minutes earlier than the him to death at the Old Bailey recently for the murder of Peggy Irene Pentecost, his 17-year-old sweetheart, of Brighton.

"The evidence most amply justified the verdict,” added the

judge.

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Before being sentenced, Armstrong had turned to the jury- who had been 37 minutes considering their verdict and in a clear voice said: "I appreciate everything you have done, and no doubt you have had a difficult task. In spite of your verdict I am not guilty of the murder of Treno Pentecost."

He was smiling when he left the dock. Peggy Pentecost was found strangled in a London hotel January 2, three days after she and Armstrong became engaged.

on

After Armstrong, in the box, had pleaded an alibi stating that he left their hotel at Waterloo about 9.30 p.m., Dr. Cedric Keith Simpson, who made the post-mortem examination, was.recalled, and said that he could that It is reported that Mussolini's trip any with probable confidence to Albania has been postponed owing the girl died somewhere between to the tense, situation in the Mediter-p.m. and 11.30 p.m.

rancan.

Rome, Apr.- 10.

WENT WITH GIRL HE MET

Chinese Drive Under Way

Chiang Launches Big Campaign

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CHUNGKING, Apr. 10. His understood that the Govern- Miss Rose Kirby, of St. George's THE much-heralded Chinese ment in eibsely watching Internu-Road, S.E., sald that she met. Arm-general offensive on all fronts flonal developments, particularly the strong in a cafe in Westminster "unknown destination" of the British Bridge Road a few minutes after 18 from Inner Mongolia to Kwang- and French fleet movements, -

U.S.A., Honolulu and Jupan--(San the night of January 1. Arm-tung, has either started, or is United Press.

strong bought her and two other girls on the eve of being launched, it some coffee and poured whisky into was stated in authoritative quar-

ters here to-day.

This Is In The German Stylo

Rome, Apr. 10.

on

it,

She and Armstrong left the cafc about 11 pm, and went by taxi to jai hotel at Paddington. They stayed¦ Albanians are falling over ench

together that night and Armstrong alter in their eagerness to express left shortly after nine the submission and gratitude to Duce,morning. according to a "Trans-Ocean" mes-the drink, Armstrong appeared quitt

tter

sage, which says that groups of Albanians in all of the principal towns have sent addresses personally troops of a friendly nation" to rescue thanking Duce for sending "vallant Albanin from "degrading slavery.

M. Georges Bonnet to-morrow will the message, that under the leader- The conviction is expressed, says give the Cabinet an account of his talks with British and other repre- ship of Mussolini, Albania will ex-

wiit perience an

ern of prosperity and sentatives, and M. Daladier

honour, social justice, and Fascist expound the measures adopted for freedom. the security of France,

In conclusion, 1 Duce is urged to Although it is stated in umelal quarters to-night that the atmosphere form-a-Foselst-Party-in-Albanin-as is considered less tense, plainly, scon as possible. France is leaving nothing to chance, i --Reuter,

BITTER ITALIAN ATTACK ON U.S. "INTERFERENCE”

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given a special significance to Presi dent Roosevelt's return to Washing

ton.

President Roosevelt will review with his legislative lenders all the vital problems pending in Congress, Including the ecntroversy over the revision or repeal of the Neutrality Law, and the emergency appropria- tion for Rellef for the remainder of this year.

to

Count Ciano is reported to have re- ceived a telegram to-day from the Citizens Committee in Elbasan which gratitude is expressed Mussolini, while the citizens of

ΟΙ Valona have sent a message, to Count | Clano in which the Italian troops are culogised as the liberators of Albania from an "avaricious and haughty uligarchy."

"Peace And Co-operation"

In a proclamation to the Albantun people, issued in Tirana to-day, Gen. cral Guzzoni, chief of the Italian forers, declared that his troops had arrived in Albania to carry out an action of peace and co-operation, and country. that they had already occupied the Important centres of the Public order, the sanctity of private possessions, freedom of religious be- liet, and the honour and noble tradition of the Albanian people will His special trala arrives from be guaranteed, he promised, and Warm Springs at 11.15 am. One of Albania will enter upon a new eru of his first sets will be to confer with labour and justice prosperity and

the

Peace And Co-operation (Continued)

the Secretary of State, who has pre-progress. pared reports on the European situa- tion received from United States diplomatic representatives abroad.

During

President's 10-day vacation, the Rome-Berlin Axis hos turned again and Albanin has dis- appeared, prompting a White House spokesman to assert that each totali- tarian expansion has further lessened the United States political safety and economic well-being.

Roosevelt's Anxioly

any

Dardanelles, no matter what hap- gramme will be severely punished,; he declared, and anyone who at tempis in organise resistance to the Italians will be immediately court- martialed.

"Albanlans!" he declared in con- clusion, "the King and Il Duce are

Borat Occupied

A great

Tirana, Apr. 10.

The Foreign Relations Committees Interested only your welfare. Re- are half way through their hearings turn to your work under the pro- collaboration is being maintained on the Neutrality Law, which ex-tection of the Fascists.

pires next month. The recommen-future is beginning for Albanlä.”—- Meanwhile, the fact that the Bri-dations and final agreement between Trans-Ocean. Lish Cabinet does not plan to meet Congress and the President may ugain for another two days indientes prove to be as Important as that many communications have still single polley developed during sIX to pass before the situation ta finally years of the New Deal.-United Press.

the clarified for presentation to

House and House of Lords Comnions on Thursday-Reutter.

Promier's Assuranco

Athens, Apr. 10. Premier Metaxas of Greece to-day itsued a message to the people stat- ing that the Government possesses train. all the means of assuring the absolute Independence and integrity country.

The Italian military command in Albania announces that the Italian forces which landed at Valona on the Washington, Apr. 10.

southern coast of Albanin on Monday Disturbed at the result of Euro reached Berat, Important town about pean events, President Roosevelt to-35 miles north-east of Valona, day returned here and conferred Domet, with the Secretary of State on the latest reports even before he left his

more

of the Mr Cordell Hull is expected to

give the President a much complete report later in the day United Press.

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

Reuter.

Salonike Threatened

London, Apr. 10. It is understood that British and French intelligence services have

"Early Bird" By Proxy

PILILADELPHIA, When a Philadelphin theatre ofter-

both reported that Italy "envisages" ed rpecial prices of $1 a seat-"Arst

a thrust through Greece to Salonika.

However, this report is not viewed

come, first. seated"J. H

Vernon

| hired eight telegraph messenger boys

in official quarters as necessarily in- to go to the theatre early and obtain Idicating immediate military action good orchestra seats for himself and

his seven guesta. United Press.

next

Miss Kirby said that sport from

| normal

mal and spoke rationally. Armstrong's evidence bad des-

cribed how he met Peggy Pentecost when they were both employed at a Scuford school,

Eventually they decided to married, and chose an engagement ring for which he paid £475. Od. While having tea at Penny's house, [lice father became angry and told Peggy she deserved a good hiding They decided to go away

the for week-end.

"PEGGY WAS DROWSY"

On the Sunday evening they had few drinks at a hotel in Waterloo and he bought a small bottle of sherry, which they took back with them to the hotel. They had some sherry in their revin.

The initiative in the 21 months of (ghting "which have already taken place, has hitherto been in the hands af the Japanese.--Reuter,

said Armstrong, "She went to bed

as she felt tired and did not want to go out any more. I said it was ido

early to go to bed and that I would go cut and get another drink. I Esed her good-night and left."

He went to another hotel and tol public house and then to a cafe, where he had some black coffee and

with got into conversation women.

some

He thought be was in the enfe about an hour and then went in a laxi with one of the women to Pad- with dington. He stayed the sight her, leaving about 8.30 am. or 9.45.

a.m.

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very

Cross-cumined by Mr. Byrne, Armstrong said that he was much in love with. the girl and they were going to get married early in

"I was feeling the effects of the drink, and Peggy was fairly drowsy," | Fzbruary,

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