740.0011 European War 1939/4251: Telegram
The Minister in Yugoslavia (Lane) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 28—5:51 p.m.]
282. A high official in the Foreign Office informed the Legation this afternoon that although there is local concern with the possible disintegration of the Balkan system due to the Russian ultimatum to Rumania, as yet no indications have been received here of any preparations by Hungary or Bulgaria to take military steps at this moment. The Balkan Entente was of course of no effect against a great power, and if Russia consents to the Rumanian suggestion of negotiations [Page 484] it is hoped that the status quo may be maintained except for those concessions that will be given to Russia by Rumania. He added that Rumania had appealed to both Berlin and Ankara that representations be made in Moscow in her behalf by the German and Turkish Ambassadors there, but it is reported here there had been no indication of the Turkish or Axis position.