HITLER’S MOVE

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21362, 5 March 1941, Page 6

HITLER’S MOVE

MESSAGE TO TURKEY FRIENDSHIP DESIRED FORCES IN BULGARIA (United Frees Assn—E.'ec. Tel. Copyright) (Received March S, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON', March 4 Concurrently with the Axis assertions that no German troops are on the Turkish frontier, a delegation has arrived at Ankara Avith a message of friendship from Hitler to President Inonu. Von Papen took the delegation to President Inonu at noon and talked with him and M. Saracoglu for half-an-hour. The Cabinet met at 2 p.m., the meeting continuing until night time. President Inonu, according to the Ankara radio, asked von Papen to thank Hitler for his act of courtesy. The message is reported to have contained an assurance that Germany had no intention of attacking Turkey or the Dardanelles, and desired to look after Turkey's interests and well-being. The Turkish Government has asked all industries to report immediately regarding the maximum production and stocks of raw materials. Other defence measures are imminent. While Mr Anthony Eden and Sir John Dill continued their talks in Athens and lunched with the King, the German spokesman at Berlin, commenting on the deterioration of German-Greek relations, declared that German forces in Bulgaria are considerable, and in the light of knowledge of British plans are strong enough to carry out their tasks in all eventualities. Endless Columns of Nazis Seemingly endless columns of German troops crossed Bulgaria today, and reports state that 1000 tanks reached the southern front. The sky over Sofia resounded throughout the day to the roar of German transports and fighters, bound for southern bases. One hundred German fighters, with Bulgarian max'kings. are ready on Sofia’s emergency airport for defence against British bombers. German sources st3te that Prince Paul will visit Hitler, probably on Thursday. There is no confirmation of the report, but the German press, as before the occupation of Bulgaria, and Rumania, has begun allegations of sabotage in Yugoslavia. The Yugoslavs are disappointed at Mr G. Rendel’s delay, having expected firmer action. The Turkish radio said the occupation of Bulgaria is a preliminary to the same process in Yugoslavia. Rumania had no sooner .joined the pact than freedom, independence, and selfrespect were lowered to the to the grave. That is what happens to nations lacking courage to face the Axis. BROKEN OFF ANGLO-BULGARIAN RELATIONS k REPORT FROM GERMANY (United Prtu JUn.—Elec. Tel. Cooyrlghl) (Received March 5, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON, March 4 The German radio at midnight announced that Anglo-Bulgarian diplomatic relations have been broken off. ARMS FOR EIRE - AMERICAN HELP WANTED INQUIRIES BY MINISTER (United Press Assn.—vei. Copyright) (Received March 5, 3.15 p.m.) DUBLIN, March 4 Mr Frank Aiken, Minister for the Co-ordination of Defensive Measures i in Eire, is going to America to ( examine the possibilities of purchas- j ing arms and supplies in the United ( States. t SUMMER TIME ( EXTENSION IN BRITAIN j r MANUFACTURERS PLEASED \ t OBJECTION FROM FARMERS .'(United Press Assn.—E’ec. Tel. Copyright) (Received March 5, 3.15 p.m.) LONDON. March 4 The advancing of clocks in the United Kingdom another hour from May 3 to August 9, Mr H. Morrison told the House of Commons, would especially help to speed up the loading and unloading of ships. The railway authorities, transport, c manufacturing and entertainment in- J dustries are gratified at the extension of summer-time, but an official of j the National Farmers’ Union declared j that the decision has caused dismay farmers throughout the country, j because it will considerably increase t the cost of production. I