LOSING CONTROL

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21336, 7 February 1941, Page 5

LOSING CONTROL

LEADERS IN BULGARIA TROOPS ON FRONTIER MENACE TO GREECE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Feb. 6 King Boris of Bulgaria and his Government are both attempting to evade war, but seem to be slowly losing control of the situation, says the £>ofia correspondent of the Daily Mail. The resignation of M. Bagriaijoff. the pro-German Minister of Agriculture, shows that the policy of neutrality is cracking. Three divisions of newly-called-up troops are being sent to the Greek frontier. The effect of this would be to draw off Greek pressure on the Italians, and the move is therefore almost certainly the result of German influence. The resignation of M. Bagrianoff weakens the Cabinet’s position, but frees the Government of a politician aiming to institute a totalitarian economic system. It is not believed the resignation will affect foreign policy. Turkey’s Preparations Meanwhile, Turkey remains watchful and quietly continues to prepare. The Istanbul correspondent of the Times says President Roosevelt's emissary. Colonel W. J. Donovan. alter discussions with the Turkish Prime Minister, Dr. Saydam, the Foreign Minister, M. Sarajoglu, and also military leaders, left a good impression as the result of his clarification of America’s attitude. Turkey sees no reason to relax her vigilance. The newspaper Ulus urges the country to be fully prepared for war before the spring. The Turkish General Staff is confident that any frontal attack from Bulgaria against the Turkish fortifications in Thrace must fail, but it would be dangerous if the enemy infiltrated across Bulgaria and took up positions on the Greek frontier. Regarding this possibility, the newspaper Yenisabah declares Turkey will act before the Germans can reach the Greek frontier.

AMERICAN AEROPLANES SUPPLY IN TOP GEAR GREAT PRODUCTION REPORTED (United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright) MELBOURNE, Feb. 6 According to a letter received by the Royal Australian Air Force Public Relations Directorate from an Australian expert who examined aircraft production plants in western America the output of aircraft is in top gear. The writer said that as far as the eye could see there were lines of big, modern warplanes covering acres of ground. Some of the assembly areas were so vast that the executives used motor-scooters to move from point to point.

RED CROSS ABUSED ILLEGAL USE BY ITALY EXPLANATION BY BRITAIN (United Press Assn.— El°z. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Feb. 5 A reference by the Italian radio to an alleged “ boast ” in a British Broadcasting Corporation programme that an Italian Red Cross aircraft flying to Tobruk was shot down by a British fighter has been the subject of an inquiry. It has been discovered that no such boast or claim was ever made. What actually happened was that a Red Cross machine was forced to land by a British fighter. When it was examined it was found to contain correspondence, ammunition and spare parts for the Breda 20-milli-metre gun. Complaint of the illegal use of the Red Cross by Germany was made some time ago, and a warning was given to both Germany and Italy that Red Cross aircraft or boats cannot be given immunity if they enter areas in which active operations are in progress. The Argentine Government kas issued a decree establishing a Legation at Ottawa.