London, Mar. 9. The first contact of Count Ciano, and Lord Perth in Rome does not clarify the Italian position in the present conversations, particularly over Spain.
It seems the Italian Government wishes a more rapid recognition of Ethiopia than by a vote in the League of Nations, as suggested by Britain. Italy did not clarify her intentions over the Mediterranean beyond reaffirmation of her desire to see recognition of her vital interests. The question of Italian troops in Libya remains equally uncertain, and it is not known if an accord will be reached for að partial withdrawal.
It is believed that Italy is ready to give assurances not to establish naval aerial in Spain nor to control over that country, but it is expected that new conversations will dissipate the impression of uneasiness which was increased, it seems, by the problem of the withdrawal of foreign volunteers from Spain, which continues to encounter difficulties in London—
Havas.
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