THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501

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-3 - 900 Be r o m a n s t e r - French. The Greek Ministry of Security announces: In the course of the day, the Italian Air Force carried out various surges over Greek territory. In various places, the attacks cost isolated victims. The damage is minor. The Italian Minister of Justice, currently in Berlin, was received today by Ribbentrop. The Hungarian Minister of Transport has been in Rome since yesterday. He was received today by the Pope and the Cardinal Secretary of State. The Turkish National Assembly ratified the decree on the imposition of the state of siege in the districts of Thrace. The Emperor of Japan received the Ambassador to the United States The Slovak Prime Minister has returned from Berlin to Pressburg. London: In view of England's attitude towards Bulgaria, a statement was made today in the House of Commons of the government: provided that Bulgaria does not actively or passively join the enemies of England or attack the Allies of England, it is the intention of the British. Government to do its best to ensure respect for Bulgaria's integrity and independence in any peace settlement in which England is involved. Reuter: The Governor-General of Belgium-Congo announced today that the Belgian Congo is in a state of war with Jtalia. All Jtaliians, who seem to be dubious, have already been stopped. Jn Elizabethville and Leopoldville have already been arrested some Jtalieners. M o s k a u - russian. United Press from Washington: The first inter-american maritime conference was opened. 21 American states and 26 shipping companies participate in this conference. Measures are to be taken to promote shipping between the American countries. Tokyo agency report: The Japanese government has decided to make a number of changes to the provisions of Japanese diplomats working abroad. Trade firms in Mexico negotiate, according to New York Times, with the Japanese government on the possibilities of exchanging Mexican goods for Japanese art silk. Jn Mexico has experienced a shortage of art silk due to the failure of deliveries from Jtalien. It is said that an agreement can be expected in a short time. Ass.Press: Soon a French business delegation will leave for Tokyo. 15 representatives of French Jndochinas will also be present in this delegation. It is intended to negotiate the conclusion of a trade agreement between Japan and Jndochina.