Athens, Aug. 24.
The Greek press today replied to the attacks made by the Italian press and Fescist-controlled newspapers in Albania regarding alleged persecution of the. Albanian minority Greece.
The newspaper "Proia" states that all Albanians in the Ciamuria region enjoy the same rights as Greeks.
ile in the larger field y Greece has done every thi power to preserve p eastern Europe.
"There is no doubt," it adds, the attitude of the Greek Govern-in case of attack. Should occupied by Italy, Turkey's position in the Dardanelles would be endangered, and therefore, Greek quarters believed they could rely on Turkey to oppose any attempt by taly to invade Greece.
Despite its lack of defence works.
reece, it was widely believed here. ment is appreciated by the bell ents and our Allies, Nevertheless this wise attitude does not weaker the determination of the Greek Government to throw everything into the struggle 1n case the honour, integrity and independence of the nation should be fhreatened."—
Reuter. ould do its utmost to oppose aggression.. In this, it was believed, the Government would be backed by the full approval of the entire country—United Press.
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