London, June 21.
The Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, was asked in the House of Commons today if, during the course of the conversations in Moscow, he had been informed by Russia of a note addressed by the Soviet on March 28 to Estonia, warning her that any attempt to reach an agreement with another Power would be regarded as an unfriendly act entailing the most serious consequences.
Mr. Butler replied: "No." Asked to make enquiries regarding the note, Mr. Butler replied: "Lord Halifax is aware that the Soviet has made it clear to the Estonian and Latvian Governments that they would take a grave view of any agreement which resulted in a diminution of Latvia's and Estonia's sovereignty,"
"The Estonian and Latvian Governments for their part," he added, "have made it clear that they they are determined to maintain heir independence and neutrality When asked regarding the staff talks with Poland and Turkey, the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain said that the conversations were proceeding satisfactorily. Reuter.
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