conducting a vigorous campaign in Yugoslavia,
but we shall look to you and your cabinet as the
only legitimate government of Yugoslavia.'
"Churchill informed the Ban that he had in-
formed Tito that, if he is in favor of the new gov-
ernment, his support will be very welcome, but at
any rate he-must refrain from attacking it and
thereby disrupting the earnest attempt which will be made by
the new government to unify Yugoslavia.
'The Ban then pointed out to Mr. Churchill the
various difficulties inherent in the present Yugoslav situation, and that King Peter had asked him
to explore the whole situation with the Russian Ambassador in London. The Ban asked
Churchill's advice on that point.
"The Ban stated that because of the keen interest manifested by Churchill and the
President in the welfare of the Yugoslav people, he felt obliged
to consult him as to what steps he could take to
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