New York, July 13.
The United States has given Portugal assurances that she will not move into the Azores or the Cape Verde islands. announced the Portuguese Minister, Dr. Joao A, de Bianfe have got full confidence in the United States, and thats what counts."
"We are taking all precautions," Dr. de Bianchi said, "Any attempt from any quarter to invade the Azores will meet Portuguese opposition. We would repel anybody, but we definitely hope and trust that nothing of that sort will happen."
Asked specifically whether the United States had assured Portugal that the Azores and Cape Verde would not be occupied, the Minister answered: "Of course."—Reuter,
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