The Archive · 1941

Relations Not Severed

London, Mar, 3, Britain has not yet broken off diplomatic relations with Bulgaria. The decision, says Reuters diplomatic correspondent, rests with Mr, George Rendel, British Minister in Sofia, who wil] take the necessary step when he thinks fit—in other words—when his continued presence in the country becomes dangerous or humiliating.—Reuter, Berlin, Mar, 3.

Although Bulgaria had agreed to the entry of German troops into the country, she would abide truly and firmly by her treaty obligations, and was determined not to depart from this peaceful policy, declared the Premier, Professor Filoff, in a statement in Parliament last evening on his return from Vienna, where he signed adherence to the Axis.

Bulgaria, the Premier is reported by the German news agency to have added, was consequently determined to refrain from any attack and from any measures that might threaten the interests of anyone. The Bulgarian Government hoped that its attitude would be rightly understood by' all and approved by the Balkan people, The President of the Chamber, declares the German agency, closed the meeting with a statement that the Chamber had approved and accepted the statement of the Prime Minister by an absolute majority.

In the course of his statement Professor Filoff told Parliament that Germany requested the Bulgarian Government to agree to the sending of German troops into Bulgaria. if Vichy, Mar. 2. "Bound to Greece by an alliance, may be called upon at any but whether she can do so 1s tical, according to observers "Turkey: did not intervene on croes Bulgaria and Yugo-the left flank of

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