Late News IN WHICH CAMP?

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 139, 8 March 1941, Page 12

Late News IN WHICH CAMP?

Reported Query To Yugoslavia

DESIRE TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT

(Received March 8, 12.30 a.m.)

LONDON, March 8.

The Yugoslav Prime Minister and Foreign Minister issued a communique stating “The present developments are being closely followed. Yugoslavia’s independence and entity are ever before us.” The London “Daily ’Express” says the British Government through its Minister to Belgrade, Sir Ronald Campbell, has asked the Yugoslav Government for a statement of its intentions, namely, “Are you for or against us?” making it clear that Yugoslavia cannot be on both sides and that aid for Germany will mean a break with Britain. A message from Athens via Bulgaria says that the Greek Premier, M Korizis, had a lengthy conference with the German Minister. In Cairo Mr. Eden and General Dill had a conference with General Wavell, Admiral Cunningham and Air Chief Marshal Longmore.

TURKISH STATEMENT ON WEDNESDAY

Parliament Convened

LONDON, March 7.

It is announced in Ankara that the Turkish Parliament will meet on Monday and that the Prime Minister, Dr. Saydam, will speak on Wednesday. It is believed that the Turkish Ambassador to Berlin will shortly deliver his Government’s reply to Hitler’s message.

A Turkish deputy in a Press article says: “Germany is now Turkey’s neighbour. Therefore Turks must be ever more vigilant. Nazi methods are well known in Turkey. The people are faced with a most sacred duty and must be always ready.”