Italian Eyes on Albania
“Some Form Of Protectorate ” ARMY REPORTED READY TO EMBARK United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. 0 Received Tuesday, 9.20 p.m. LONDON, April 4. Despite an Albanian denial, it is reported, but without confirmation, that 20,000 Italian troops are standing by at Brindisi and Bari with transports to sail for Albania. Well-informed circles in Rome declare that any action taken will be with the consent of King Zog, of Albania. The Times’ correspondent at Rome expresses the opinion that Italy may possibly be contemplating some form of protectorate in Albania, even taking virtual possession, which for a long time has appeared to be her ultimate aim.
Albania’s economic position has lately become worse. The people are discontented and King Zog may have agreed to accept a protectorate in his own interests.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 80, 5 April 1939, Page 5
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