Soviet, Reich Zncroaching Balkans and Danube Areas Rome, Oct, 9, Italy is reported to be working actively to protect her Balkan and Danubian interests against extension of the German and Russian influence in that area.
The agreement between Hungaria and Rumania to reduce frontier forces and the conversations between Yugoslavia and Hungary are regarded as signs of the progress of this effort, Some quarters believe that Italy is seeking to eliminate differences among these countries- preparatory to forming a bloc under Italian leadership.
It is suggested that the bloc might take the form of a consultative pact or an economic agreement similar to the Rome protocols which once bound Austria and Hungary to Italy—Reuter.
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