CRISIS LOOMING

Timaru Herald, Volume CLV, Issue 22790, 14 January 1944, Page 5

CRISIS LOOMING

Polish Cabinet In London

Differences Over Attitude Of Russia

By Telegraph—N.Z. Press Assn —Copyright <8 pan.) LONDON. Jan, 12. Orders to Polish military guerrillas to oppose Red Army troops entering Poland have been found, it is reliably reported in London. The guerrillas are commanded by the Polish Commander-in-Chief in London, General Soronokowski, who has not yet endorsed the Polish Government's appeal to civilians , not to hinder Russian troops. The “Evening Standard” says that the operations of the underground forces controlled by the Polish Government have been hampered by the divergent orders they have received. A clear, unequivocal statement by•“ ■ General Soronokowski is of urgent military importance if the maximum effort is to be made against the Germans. , . r n ■ Tire crisis that is developing in the Polish Cabinet in London is expected to reach a head in the next few days. At a meeting yesterday to discuss, tlje„, proposals for the Russian border some of the less-known Ministers tried to persuade the diehards to modify their attitude to Russia. Observers in London believe they are prepared to precipitate a crisis if it will solve Poland’s problems. •... The British United Press says that the next move in the dispute is up to the United Nations as a while. It is fairly obvious that M. Stalin will have no dealings with the Polish Government in London. The diplomatic correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says that the’Russians are willing to listen to any; suggestion from the Polish Government which they consider reasonable. If the Poles will not meet them halfway, however, the final settlement may be placed in other hands.