Compared with Germany, the Kingdom of Dalmatia hoped even more to open the situation through East Africa first. Thus, after Karl I and Prime Minister Yulitean had reached an agreement,
Prime Minister Yulitean went to the East African Embassy in Split to discuss matters with East Africa's ambassador to the Kingdom of Dalmatia.
The Kingdom of Dalmatia hoped that East Africa would reduce its garrison stationed in Dalmatia. This was clearly not something the ambassador to Dalmatia could decide lightly, so he reported the matter to East Africa.
April 8, 1937.
East Africa, Rhine City.
Crown Prince Friedrich looked over the telegram sent by the Dalmatian embassy and learned of the Kingdom of Dalmatia's request.
He said to Foreign Minister Alfred, "What do you think of the Kingdom of Dalmatia's request, Alfred?"
Alfred said, "Your Majesty, I believe we can agree to this. Our garrison in the Kingdom of Dalmatia was symbolic to begin with."
"Previously, because the Kingdom of Dalmatia had only just gained independence, the allotted personnel numbers were somewhat excessive. We can now reduce those positions."
Crown Prince Friedrich nodded. "I had been considering that as well."
"In the Mediterranean direction, unless it is a strategic location of great importance to us, it is not worth investing too much."
"Now that the Kingdom of Dalmatia has gradually stabilized, there is no need to place much importance on the local garrison—unless we tear all ties with Germany."
As for the value of the Kingdom of Dalmatia, it lay mainly in economics. East Africa had never expected to control the Kingdom of Dalmatia and thereby alter the regional balance.
Crown Prince Friedrich said, "Because of Yugoslavia, the transit role Dalmatia was originally meant to play has not been realized."
"Unless relations between the two countries are properly resolved,