YUGOSLAV PARLIAMENT BACKS TITO AGAINST SOVIET AND THE EASTERN BLOC

Grey River Argus, 2 October 1948, Page 5

YUGOSLAV PARLIAMENT BACKS TITO AGAINST SOVIET AND THE EASTERN BLOC

(Reuter —N.Z.P.A. Cables) (Rec. 11.40) BELGRADE, October 1. Amid storms of cheering and of applause, the Yugoslav National Assembly passed, by acclamation, a resolution directed against what it terms “the campaign of slander” by Russia and the Cominform countries, and “their attempt to incite the Yugoslavs to revolt against their Government.” The resolution is one consisting of seven points. ' The whole National Assembly and the spectators in the public galleries rose to their feet, clapping, cheering and shouting “Tito!’’ Marshal Tito acknowledged the applause, and he appeared to be deeply moved. The resolution said: “In view of Yugoslavia’s correctness towards the Cominform countries and • towards Soviet Russia, Yugoslavia is surprised at the campaign which has been conducted by the neighbouring States and even by Russia during the past three months. This House cannot remain unconcerned at the attack and the attackers, because the attack is directed against the whole country, as it is impossible to divide our political leaders from our State policy. Therefore we condemn the cam- . paign. ’ ’