POLICE ACTIVITIES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21931, 15 October 1934, Page 11

POLICE ACTIVITIES

ALLEGED ACCOMPLICES SEARCH FOR MYSTERY GIRL couple: in a motor-car BOTH COMMIT SUICIDE By Teleiyrap'h—Press Association—Copyright (Received October 14,. 5.5 p.m.) MARSEILLES. Oct. 13 A girl named Marie Voiidroch, who was staying in a hotel at Aix en Provence, is believed to have supplied the Mauser pistol with which King Alexander and M. Barthou were killed. The police have discovered that Kalemen and his companions were in touch with this girl during their brief stay at Aix. She was beautifully dressed. She left siix hours before the crime was committed. The police have taken finger-prints round in her room. It is thought that the girl probably witnessed the assassinations. Kraemer, another alleged accomplice, was traced to Avignon, where he disappeared. Armed guards between Fontainbleau and Courtenav. who were searching for a man named Chalnv, signalled to the driver of a motor-car to stop. The car contained a woman* of about 30 and a youth of 20. Neither could produce identification papers. The guards mounted the runningboard mid ordered the youth to drive to the police station. Thereupon he and hi:! companion drew revolvers and shot themselves. Both were mortally wounded. WELCOMED HOME KING PETER IN BELGRADE ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS (Received October 14, 5.5 p.m.) BELGRADE. Oct. 13 Enthusiastic crowds welcomed King Peter 11. at the railway station in Belgrade to-day. He was dressed simply iii grey with a black arm-band. He shyly greeted one of the "Regents, Prince Paul, and then inspected the guard of honour, giving the traditional greeting: "God save you," the guard repeating the words in unison. Then the boy King greeted the crowd and his generals and kissed the hand of the Patriarch who blessed him. Next he kissed the hands of the Prime Minister, members of the Government and ladies-in-waiting. Afterward King Peter entered a carriage with his mother, who was dressed in deepest mourning and could not suppress her tears. They drove to the Palace, a distance of three miles, through serried ranks of schoolchildren. ITALIAN BROADCASTS PROTEST FROM BELGRADE COMMENTS PROMPTLY STOPPED (Received October 14, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON. Oct. 13 Despatches from Belgrade state that the Yugoslav Government has protested to Italy against statements in Italian broadcasts of comments on the situation in the country suggesting that disruption was imminent. A message from Rome says the broadcasts have been discontinued. They will be resumed under strict supervision. The Italian Government suppressed a special edition of the newspaper Gjornale d'ltalia describing anti-Croat and anti-Catholic demonstrations in Yugoslavia. With one or two exceptions the Italian newspapers have completely abstained from commenting upon the assassination of King Alexander. Even the comments published urge that the countries of Europe, in order to avoid being overwhelmed by internal crises, must revise international politics. FALSE RUMOURS CONDITIONS IN NEAR EAST GRIEF UNITES YUGOSLAVIANS British Wireless RUGBY, Oct. 12 According to authoritative information which has reached London, no disorders of any proportions or significance have occurred in Yugoslavia or anywhere else in Eastern Europe as a sequel to the Marseilles assassinations. The shock of the terrible tragedy led to demonstrations of intense grief among the late King Alexander's subjects. Nothing justifies rumours which have been circulated in irresponsible quarters regarding the alleged demonstrations. There is no doubt that the Government and the people of Yugoslavia have been deeply touched by the spontaneous sympathy expressed for them, not. only by neighbouring countries, but by every nation in the world. Telegrams from Belgrade emphasise that the people there have been particularly appreciative of messages from Signer Mussolini and of the tone of the Italian press comments, which, incidentally. have been given special prominence in the Yugoslav press. There is. indeed, a hope that from the great evil of this tragedy some good mav emerge, and that the commonly shared sorrow may help to establish the better understanding among the neighbouring countries which the late King was striving to promote at the time he met his death. Messages from most responsible auarters encourage the belief that the very violence of the tragedy may serve to further unite the peoples of Yugoslavia which is of vital interest to the whole of Europe. The Daily Mail says the nature of the reports from the capitals chiefly affected bv this tragic affair shows that there have been some outbursts of national emotion and. in accordance with Continental custom, there has been some effervescence in the streets. To conclude from such effervescence that regimes are going to be overthrown is all nonsense. Excited talk about a disturbed situation in the Near East does more than anything else to create such a disturbed situation. The Daily Herald says fears may be allayed regarding repercussions from the crime. It declares that many irresponsible and inaccurate or exaggerated reports have been spread abroad, but these may all be discounted. It is announced that the Duke oi Kent will represent His Majesty at the funeral of King Alexander. His Royal Highness will be accompanied by General Sir Walter Braithwaite, representing the British Army, and Major Butler, equerry to the Duke, and by Major Arnold.