IN THE BALKANS

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 January 1944, Page 5

IN THE BALKANS

GREEK GUERRILLAS

RUGBY. January 19. On the Greek question. Mr. Eden said, in the Commons, that no agreement had vet been reported between the guerrillas, but there .were now rood prospects ol an early settlement. The Greek Prime Minister had appealed to all guerrillas to unite against the enemy, and ms message had been endorsed by the British, American and Soviet Governments. There whs readiness to negotiate a settlement, and a reply from the National Liberation Movement was awaited. Mr. Eden reported that it was tne British policy to support all those prepared to fight the Germans. ■ , “We shall fulfil this policy in Greece to the limit of our resources, but our plans cannot achieve their full effect until a settlement between the guerrillas is finally concluded. It is our earliest hope that the rival bands will be reconciled and present a*united front against the enemy. It is not less essential that this unity, once achieved, be maintained both during the war and after the liberation of the country. Without such unity the difficulties of distributing relief would inevitably be increased and the sufferings of the Greek people needlessly prolonged.” The Foreign Secretary was asked the whereabouts of the “Free Jugoslav radio station,” but said he was nol in a position' to give the information. Pressed further, Mr. Eden said there were two points he must consider: “The first is whether . I have sufficient accurate information to be precise, and the second whether it" is my responsibility to give information about the location of a station being operated by those whom we are helping in the fighting.” George Roussos, vice-Premier ol Greece and Minister without portfolio. 'has resigned.

SUPPLIES FOR GREECE

RUGBY. January 20

The Parliamentary Secretary io the Ministry of Economic Warfare inforced the Commons that shipments io Greece would be increased by 900 tons of fish products a month. It was expected that supplies would soon be available to bring the total fish and other special protein foods to 1600 tons a month, as. requested ■l)v ihe neutral commission.