was, unhappily, disturbed by he Nearer home the peace of Europe war between Italy and Tarkey, in regard to which we declar. ed, and intended to pursue, a policy of strict neutrality. Many people strongly desired that we should make an effort to effect mediation. None were more anxious than the Government to do so if a fitting opportunity arose (loud cheers). abies Other Powers shared this desire. We were in constant communication with them on the subject, and mediation was more likely to be fruitful coming conjointly from the Powers than as the isolated action of one Power alone (cheers). Hoe emphasized the fact that it would be useless to submit proposals for mediation which did not have a basis acceptable to both combatants,
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