STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501 Page 64 · 64 of 283
THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1746, sig. 109-4/1501
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- 2 - The Greeks have suffered only small losses from the capture of Argyrocastro. The city itself was only affected to a small extent by the fights. The Italians left a lot of war material behind. A large number of prisoners were made. The Greek have with great speed all important ital. poisitions conquered in southern Albania: Koritza, Pogradetz, Moskopolis Santi Quaranta, Delvino and Argyrocastor. The Greeks are now advocating the road to Valóna. The number of Italian officers in the last 5 days is equal to ll5 and 2327 men. The greek press states: The Greek have already 1/4 Albanias in hands with a population of 29o.ooo people. They are in possession of the richest areas of Albania, the areas around Kotitza and around Argyrocastro are the richest and most farmed areas of the Balkans. The 5.ooot German cargo ship Isarwald was captured by a British warship after a vain attempt by the Capitäsn to sink it. The ship tried to escape from the Mexican port of Tampico more than a week ago.The American Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the crew of the ship saw a British cruiser coming, the Sahiff set fire and left it. From Wahsinton it is reported that the team of the British cruisers went on board the German Sahif, the fire extinguished and the brit. From Montevideo it is reported that the German caper ship, which crossed near the coast and was involved in a battle with a British cruiser last week, is now being followed by a British warship. SENDER MOSCOU /Russian/i Sofia: IuftschutzÜbungen were held in Bulgaria. New York Times: In well-informed circles, Petain claims that due to differences of opinion, he is considering a remodelling of the government. It is possible that Flandin will take the place of Lavals. United Press: In Madrid, the British ambassador presented the French ambassador with the answer to the protest note about the bombardment of Marseille. United Press from Montevideo: In diplomatic circles it is stated that France has the intention to buy food in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. France has made the proposal that the French government should take the necessary measures to ensure that the government does not lose sight of the situation. Ships within the 9 mile zone are to be accompanied by Argentine and Brazilian warships, and from there to the African coast of French warships. In a Brazilian port a French cargo steamer has arrived and the captain announced that further sc iffe are on the way. United Press: Official american. Circles suggested that the United States would provide England with financial assistance as soon as England's capital investments in America for the purchase of - 3 -