READY TO MARCH

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21203, 28 August 1940, Page 6

READY TO MARCH

ITALIAN CONCENTRATION ON ALBANIAN BORDER MENACE TO GREECE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) S (Received August 28, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 27 ! The Athens correspondent of the ! Times says Italian troops have now completed the occupation of the de- i militarised zone on the GreekAlbanian frontier. Six thousand more troops have \ reached Albania from Italy in the ( past 48 hours, mostly en route to the ; South Albanian frontier. The majority of the troops stationed in Ebellious, North Albania, have proceeded southward, and the force on the frontier is ready to march at a moment’s notice. Turkish Aid For Greece The Istanbul correspondent of the Times says that Turkey is understood to have assured Greece of all possible aid in the event of war. The question of military aid will depend on circumstances —for example, Russia’s attitude—but an ; encouraging fact is that Turkey has | promised that if possible she will go beyond mere benevolent neutrality. General Metaxas is still unwilling to subscribe to the Axis’ new order, which would involve Greek in territorial concessions to Albania and Bulgaria. Turkey could not be indifferent to any attempt to give Bulgaria a footing on the shores of the Straits. ITALY AND EGYPT TRAGIC PARADOX FACED HOSPITALITY TO FOES ‘‘SWORD THE ONLY MEANS” (Ur.iteo Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received August 28, 3.15 p.m.) ROME, Aug. 27 II Telegrapho says: “Marshal Graziani’s sword is the only means whereby to solve the Egyptian problem. Italy faces a tragic and grotesque political paradox. “The Egyptians are our friends, yet they extend hospitality to our British foes. Friendship with the Egyptians and a threat from their territory is incomprehensible for us..” NOT RESIGNED THE EGYPTIAN CABINET STATEMENT BY PREMIER (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received August 28, 3.15 p.m.) CAIRO, August 27 Despite an earlier announcement of the Cabinet’s resignation, the Prime Minister, Hassan Sabry, told newspapermen that his Cabinet is still holding office. “There is no change,” he said. “I did not go to the Palace in that connection. I have told the press not to anticipate events.” NAZI ARMED RAIDER IN THE INDIAN OCEAN BRITISH VESSEL SHELLED (United Press A*ssn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received August 28, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, August 27 The Daily Telegraph says it seems reasonable to assume that the raider which, according to reports from the Mackay radio shelled the Britis* Commander in the Indian Ocean, is the armed merchantman Narvik, which engaged the Alcantara on July 31. She apparently has followed a similar course to the Graf Spee. DEFENCE OF AMERICA NEW YORK HARBOUR SUBMERGED MINES FILLED FOR SUBMARINE PRACTICE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received August 28, 3.15 p.m.) NEW YORK, Aug. 27 The submerged mines guarding the New York Harbour will be partly filled with explosives for 48 hours from tomorrow, to provide submarine and mine service practice. The danger areas are off the main shiplanes. Charges Against Officials Senator Dies announced that he asked President Roosevelt to help oust certain key Government officials who allegedly have supported subversive organisations. He said he is forwarding to Mr Roosevelt the names of officials contributing money and support to groups under the direct or indirect control of foreign Governments. He had evidence that a few Congressmen and Senators used material supplied by the Nazis. Senator Dies is introducing a bill

outlawing subversive organisations. WAR ITEMS The casualties in connection with the loss of H.M.S. Hostile were lour ratings killed and three wounded. Vug iu\ !* - 1.-, not exporting wheat lilts ytwi.