The Soviet charges against Italy are regarded in British and French circles in London as a diplomatic quesfion to be settled direct between the two countries, Britain and France are convinced that piracy is entirely a separate matter from non-intervention, and that the confusion of the two would only waste time.
Forecasts of the British proposals to be submitted to the conference indicate that they will contain provisions for restricting submarines using certain Mediterranean sea traffic highways unless they remain on the surface, and that warships of concerted Powers should be ready to protect each others' shipping in the event of attack.
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