Istanbul, Feb, 4. nan diplomatic circles are highly annoyed at the activities of Colonel Donovan, President Roosevelt's personal representative in tne Balkans, which they hold to be en: couraging the Balkan States to show a bolder front to Axis pressure, The Germans are heini complaining that the United States is interfering in affairs which are not its concern.
It is not clear why the Germans are so much disturbed. unless they are planning a new move in Balkans. On this point the Tu have been in two minds since Hitler" recent speech which seme read a: meaning that Germany will not move unless the British attempt to open up a new front against the Axis through Saloni Others conclude that Hitler has decided to make the supposed British intention to land troops in Salonica—the Germans are circulating rum ours that British troops have already landed—the pretext for the occupation of Bulgari It is understood that—Colone! Donovan told the Turks that Turk would be able to receive. if desired. material assistance from the United States in the event of her becoming involved ith Germany. the war —Reuter.
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