WARNING ON CYPRUS
“Partition Would Lead To War” 1 (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright). : LONDON, December 7. i Sir Compton Mackenzie, the novelist, said tonight that the 1 J partition of Cyprus could lead to . ’ a world war. J Speaking as president of the • National Cypriot Committee in London, Sir Compton Mackenzie declared: “I warn my own Gov- ■ eminent that if they give parti- ’ tion they are preparing the way to world war.” 1 The novelist suggested it might • be possible to have a truce, dur--5 ing which a settlement could be • discussed, if the British Governi ment gave a firm pledge to the world beforehand that under no 1 circumstances would there be par- ! tition.
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Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28766, 11 December 1958, Page 25
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