London, July 29. Considerable interest has been aroused both in Rome and in Parliamentary circles in London over the conversation held yesterday between the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and the Italian Ambassador, Count Dino Grandi The talk, given great prominence in the Italian press, is regarded as an indication of an improvement in Anglo-Italian relations as well as a pointer towards a lessening of international tension.
The declaration ascribed to Mr.
Chamberlain that the peace of Europe may soon be rendered secure is considered "highly significant in Rome where authoritative circles state the situation is much clearer than a week ago.
The conversation is believed to have dealt with the general European situation, Spain and Anglo-Italian relations.
A warning was uttered by semiofficial Italian quarters in Rome against over-optimism, for despite the obvious clarification which has taken place, it is declared, "there are opposing forces at work.
No arrangements have been made for calling the Cabinet together during recess, although a number of Ministers are spending them holidays near London.and are available on short notice.
The Prime Ministers holiday plans suggest there is no impending crisis as Mr. Chamberlain leaves-on Monday for Sutherland, one of the most remote quarters of Scotland, for fishing. He will remain there some weeks,—Reuter.
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