In the Balkans

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 71, 23 July 1915, Page 5

In the Balkans

GERMANY AND ROUMANIAN NEUTRALITY. United Press Association. (Received 9.15 a.m.) Paris, Julv 22.

Le Petit Parisien’s Bucharest correspondent states that the German Minister insisted on the continuance of the transit of munitions from Austria to Turkey. The Minister of Foreign Affairs said it Aas impossible to give any authorisation, and the German replied: “We shall pass them through all the same.” The Roumanian replied: “If they must pass, why not go through Sorvia, with whom you are already at war?”

THE POSITION OF GREECE. London, July 22. The Times A Athens correspondent states that Turkish persecution of Lite Greeks has created fear, and Greece will no longer limit herself to protasrand diplomatic representations, especially if the tKreat to expel the populations of Aiveili is carried out. La Parie observes that* Germany's attitude in permitting Turkey to exterminate the Greeks indicates her real feeling towards Greece.

Athens. July 21

Owing to Greek complaints that the Allies’ prevention of contraband is impeding Greek trade, the British Rogation has made a proposal to allow imports. if the Greek Government provides guarantees that the goods will not reach the enemy.