14 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
1
British assurance to Greece and Romania amid rising tensions as reports indicate coordinated actions in the region. The directive signals alliance commitments, while observers await formal statements on defense measures and strategic objectives.
London reports and Paris notes show Italy under suspicion as Britain pledges support to Greece and Romania. Chamberlain cites Italy’s actions shocking worldly opinion while Albania’s position remains unresolved amid ongoing European diplomacy.
Paris reports urgency in seeking guarantees from Britain and France as Germany presses Romania toward a set of terms. Berlin blames Britain for stoking conflict while Polish-German talk stalls and Nazi plots surface in Poland. London notes Dominions aware but no approval sought. Melbourne plans cabinet discussion on Chamberlain speech impact.
The Albanian Constituent Assembly voted to abolish King Zog’s government while pledging personal unity with Italy through the king of Italy, and preserving Albania as a separate state. A new Albanian cabinet was named under Shefkat Verlack, but Paris refuses to recognize the government as an invader committee.
The Times reports Spanish war materials and Italian airmen arriving at Conte ang Blelile and Jalsa. Moroccan troops are said to be returning, though observers note garrisons exceed normal strength. A Hendaye dispatch claims 50,000 Moors will depart for Morocco next week. Rome’s Times correspondent hints at Albania’s leader being named to a viceroy post.
Brussels reports France may tighten Spain frontier as Belgium forms a new cabinet. King Leopold faces Catholic and Socialist tensions after 44 senators elected and party gains. Bayonne dispatch notes precautionary military calls, including technicians, jurors, and electricians, amid regional concern.
Paris dispatch reports estimates of at least 1,100,000 French men under arms as a census proceeds for possible evacuation in wartime. Secrecy surrounds security steps with focus on the Western Mediterranean. General Petain, in Madrid, signals Italy and Germany may rely on Spanish air bases. Italian tank movements reach Spain. repatriation drives continue. Spanish Republican agent in London warns against any Franco pact with Rome and Berlin, reaffirming loyalty to the damas acts.
A report from Istanbul states four Soviet warships have reportedly sailed for Vladivostok, signaling a build up of naval forces in the Far East. Names, flotilla, and exact departure details are not confirmed.
In London Mr. Lloyd George addressing his constituents stressed the need for a clear Anglo Russian military understanding to prevent either power from dictating terms and to safeguard international stability.
Rome reports withdrawals from Spain will begin in May. The Italian Embassy says Signor Mussolini conferred with General Gambara on repatriation timing and the fate of foreign volunteers. Allies and neutral powers loom in the background as promises falter and action is debated.
Alexandria reports the Mediterranean Third Cruiser squadron led by the HWS Rasthiven arriving with five destroyers. The deployment marks a notable naval movement in the region with coordinated escort ships and immediate naval presence.
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