ITALIAN FRIENDSHIP

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20784, 20 April 1939, Page 9

ITALIAN FRIENDSHIP

‘‘THE AXIS IS UNBREAKABLE” GERMAN MARSHAL GRATIFIED (United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received April 20, 11.10 a.m.) ROME, April 19 Field Marshal Goering sent the following telegram to Signor Musso- | Unf.“The hours I passed with your Excellency examining the common proposals of our great nations wib - not be forgotten. I was pleased au the spontaneous manifestations of friendship, showing that the axis is unbreakable.” GERMANY AND RUMANIA - SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP MINISTERS IN CONFERENCE j (United Press assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrttfr LONDON, April 19 Ab official communique issued in Berlin after the meeting between Herr von Ribbentrop and the Rumanian Foreign Minister, Dr. Gafencu, stated: “The course of the conversation was conducted in a spirit of friendship, and far-reaching similarity of views on questions concerning the two countries was ascertained.” Herr von Ribbentrop, proposing the health of Dr. Gafencu at a dinner last evening, said: t4 I am convinced our conversation will contribute toward extending and deepening the friendly relations existing between our two peoples.” The Bucharest correspondent of the Times says the economic reinforcement of the western Powers’ guarantee to Rumania, including the question of military supplies, is likely to be the main topic during Dr. Gai'eucu’s discussions in London. Apparently there has been an emphatio assurance of Turkish support in the event of a Bulgarian attack on the Dobruja territory of Rumania, the correspondent adds.