MOSCOW CONFERENCE

Grey River Argus, 23 October 1943, Page 5

MOSCOW CONFERENCE

MR EDEN HOPEFUL

Cordial TaPks (Ree. 10.45) “LONDON, Oct. 22 M Stalin received Mr A. Eden last ‘ night. M. Molotov and Mr Clark-Kerr were present. Th e Mos cow conference has now settled down with afternoon sessions attended bj the three Foreign '.Ministers and such experts as the subjects und ® discusson require. Mr Eaen ana Senator Hull meet their respective staffs in the mornings. to revie ’‘ v subjects, to be discussed in the alter noons. Following on Wednesdays discussion, in which military experts participated, Mr Eden expressed himself as most pleased with the tone of the talks. The British delegate said the talks were very frank and candid. It is the general opinion that the conference will consider the future of European countries, such as Greece and Yugoslavia, each nresenting special problems Both Britain and the Soviet already have made contact with the People s Liberation Movement in Yugoslavia. British officers are attached to General Mikhailovitch’s forces. The Soviet delegation to the conference consists of M. Molotov, Marshal Voposhilov, M. Vyshinski, M.| Litvinov (Deputy Commissar for Foriegn Affairs), M. Sergeyev (Deputy Commissar for Foreign ’trade), Major-General Gryzlov (of the Soviet General Staff). M. Saksin (a member of the Commissariat tor Foreign Affairs). NEW YORK. Oct. 22. A strong plea for collaboration on the* part of Britain, America, Russia and other United Nations was made by the Soviet Ambassador, M. Gromyko, in a broadcast speech. This is regarded as particularly timely because of the current Moscow conferences. M. Gromyko said: fTn ithe present struggle against a common enemy foundations of still closer and more fruitful collaboration between our countries are being laid. The war has turned in our favour. The Germans have lost hope of victory. The Soviet people are confident of tire possibility of a speedy victory.” . M. Gromyko gave a warning that Germany is stubbornly, attempting to postpone defeat by attempting to Introduce dissension into the ranks of the Allies.