London, Feb. 7.
Count Dino Grandi, the Italian Ambassador to Great Britain, had two long. conversations with the Foreign Secretary,- Mr. Anthony Eden, at the Foreign Office ouring the week-end, The situation in Spain and in the Mediterranean and general matters associated with relations between Britain and Italy, were understood to have discussed.
Italian circles seem anxious that ihe delay in holding Anglo-Italian conversations should not be further prolonged. 3 While Italy's prompt acceptance of British proposals for stronger action against piracy in the Mediterranean, has created the greatest satisfaction in London, nevertheless, the British Government is inclined to wait and see if Signor Mussolini's willingness to ce-operate with France and Britain continues, It is felt that a quick settlement of the differences of opinion regarding the withdrawa] of volunteers in Spain, and associated problems, might well lead to a marked improvement in Anglo-Italian relations in the Mediterranean in the very near future.
Meanwhile, while it is believed in London that Signor Mussolini is not likely to send further troops to Spain, rumours of a secret withdrawal of volunteers are regarded as exaggerated.—Reuter.
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