London, Apr. 8.
Little by tittle the German and Ballan plan for the domination. of the Mediterranean emerges, comments the "Manchester Guardian" political correspondent. Italy, he says, com-mans. the the Mediter-neon in In Spain, adds, Geen con solidating the positions they achieved before General Franco's vielory.
Brussels, Apr. 8.
Ualy's action is intended first to neutralize Yugoslavia and Greece, prevent them from adhering to the Franco-British bloc, and finally to exert pressure against them, in com~ Plielly" with Bulgaria, to create Ttalian hegemony in Near-Eastern Europe, "La Gazette," Liberal organ, declared today.—Havas.
Yugoslavia in Contact, Belgrade, Apr. 8.
Reports and comments from Rome, Paris, and London on the Albanian situation were given particular prominence in the papers here this morning.
Most of the organs pointed out that the Albanians put up a sti resistance, particularly at Durazzo and YVatona, but were compelled to fall Back before the very-much superior The "Politico" alone published what seemed to be an inspired article. "In certain (owns in Albania ghting is going on in the streets. must be hoped that further bloodshed will be spared. Reports have been spread on alleged measures by Yugoslavia. These reports are not true. The Yugoslav Government is in permanent "contact with Rome, who ecrus ready to ensure our interests ind asserts that the measures taken ixainst Albania are of a temporary Turkish Press Indignant Istanbul, Apr. 8.
The entire press here this morning, voiced considerable indignation Italy's action against Albania and sharply criticized Rome for its move. The paperx expressed the hope that Albania will save by her heroic resistance her national honour if not her independence.
'The "Yani Sabah" stated that there excuse whatsoever for. Holy's action. "Signor 'Mussolini, by his violation of the Balkan peninsula, is, of course, plotting the violation' of ater siies," this paper added By their growing influence over the falangist_ movement, by the foothold secured in. Majorca, Spanish Morocco and various Spanish ports, lio oes on, they are making. a power:
for' the command of the west Netherlands Cancels Army Leaves Uague, Apr. 7 ing t9 push on in a south-casterly. direction and by her effort to secure political and economic Influence over Yusoslavia, and Moly by her action in Albania, are preparing to establish ascendency over the eastern Mediter-anes me the effect the Germ "conquest" of Albania on Yuso-Slavia, Greece and Rumania, the correspondent adds that would be ridiculous to suggest that fof absence granted regular Army for the Easter holidays were cancelled today.
The Netherlands Government also warned a number of Reserve troops to stand by as they may be called to the colours at any moment.
The Premier, Dr. Henrikus Colijn, and the War Minister. Gen. 3.3.C. van interrupting their holiday tour in Belgium.—Havas. therefore, he says. 4 the Anglo.
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