GREECE AND ITALY.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 September 1923, Page 3

GREECE AND ITALY.

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[Reuters Telegrams.] SENSATION CAUSED. (Received this dav at 10 a.in.) PARIS, Sept, (>. . A sensation has been caused by the publication of a message from the “Politika,” the semi-official organ of the Government in Hclgrade, detailing the recent negotiations between .Jugoslavia and Italy. This, viewed in the light of Mussolini's sabre-rattling in the face of the Balkan powers, is regarded as extremely grave news. The •‘Politika” describes the Italian plan as meaning that Italy i- annexing the State of Kiunie and Port lla-

Jugo-Slavia has been given lint the loth of Sept, to accent the Italia plan, which is couched in the form u an ultimatum, but this the Jugo-Sla vian Government cannot do.

THE POLITfK A’S MESSAGE. FRENCH PRESS COMMENT. (Received this day at 10.10 n.m.) PARIS, Sept. ft. Tn discussing the “Politika’s” message the Paris newspapers describe it as a new war cloud which may involve the whole of Southern and Central Eu rope. The “Politika” states that Servia is on her guard and Belgrade is awaiting the arrival of the Greek Minister from Athens, but the Servian Government is determined nothing must he done to upset the equilibrium of the Balkans. The Servian Cabinet, however, decided not to.put forward its viewpoint whilst the present conflict is before flic International Tribunal and in pursuance of this policy she lias not replied to the appeal for help that she received from (Irecce.

The “Temps” is so impressed with the danger that it urges the Allies not to waste time in discussing procedure in the dispute between. Greece and Italy. If the new crisis becomes acute pence will only he maintained by perfect. harmony among the Allies and tho sentiment of solidarity among the nations which stood side by side rutting Iho world war. If Britain torsees this eventuality she will avoid complicating the present quarrel.

The “Journal Dehats” says that it does not accuse Mussolini of nurturing dark designs, but it is evident that he has been carried away by exaltation, a mood which was plainly demonstrated ill recent interviews with the press. Mussolini's references to the Balkan States are couched in terms which amounted to threats. The paper warns Italy of pursuing a policy of prestige which will involve Southern Europe in a disaster such as Austria precipitated in 191 I.

The “Daily Chronicle's” Rome correspondent says that Montenegrins are fomenting trouble in the Scutari district because the new boundary cros’ses land occupied bv the Montenegro ns.

GREEK .NOTIFICATION. ROME. Sept. ti. It is scini-olliciaily announced that the Greek Government has informed the Italian. French and British representatives that the Greek fleet has been sent from Salatnis to Yolo in order to avoid contact' with Italian warships that might approach the neighbourhood of Athens, and to esablish the fact that Athens is a defenceless' city. CONFEREXCE COUNCIL. (Received this day at 11.45 a.in.) GENEVA. Sept. U. The Council discussed a Note from tile Conference, of Ambassadors and decided to reply that they desired to participate with the Ambassadors in the inquiry into the ciicumNtnnc.es of the crime, and unanimously suggested the International Court at the Hague should decide Greece’s indemnity. Italy abstained from voting.

A DENIAL. ROME, September (?. ft is officially denied that an Italian submarine fired on n Greek steamer, mentioned on Ist. September. PLENARY COFNCTL. (Received this day at 11.10 a.m.) GENEVA, Sept. 0 A meeting of the 'bureau of tile Assembly last evening in cm Injunction with the Council decided in accordance with Lord Robert Cecil’s suggestion, to adjourn sine die the plenary session of the Assembly which was to have been held this morning in order to avoid questions regarding the Grcco-Italinn conflict, and give the Council time to examine the eonlliet and communicate with their governments.