860H.01/921: Telegram
The Counselor of Mission at Algiers (Chapin) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 10—1 a.m.]
1911. From Murphy. Marshal Tito and British and Soviet Missions are now established on Vis.6 Air traffic between Vis and Italian mainland is now feasible. This information is to be treated as highly secret. It is also understood from British sources that new Yugoslav Prime Minister was appointed primarily to bring about an understanding among Yugoslav resistance groups and forces. He has indicated apparently that he would be willing to accept for such reorganization of Yugoslav forces any reasonable proposal. I am also informed that Prime Minister intends in the near future to confer with representatives of Tito. The disposition of certain elements of Yugoslav forces in this theatre are awaiting outcome of such conference. [Murphy.]
- On May 25, Tito’s headquarters were overrun by the Germans and he and his staff were forced to flee to the Adriatic island of Vis.↩