The Five-Power Pact, it is said, is intended to include Britain, France, Italy, Poland and Germany, and it is thought it will be concluded after parleys with Germany. The question of co-opera tion between France and Britain will be discussed on general lines.
Other important points declared to be on the agenda include discussion on Franco-Italian relations and the attitude tó be taken by France and Britain at the League Council session us regards recognition of the con: quest of Ethiopia and also on the agitation going on in Arabic countries, chiefly in French-controlled territories in North Africa.
Rapprochement with the Spanish Nationalists, to be brought about in part by trade negotiations aiming to counter-balance Germany's present economic influence, is another subject proposed, ranean Strategy Strategic measures that may, be taken to protect British and French interests in the Western Mediterranean will be considered, it is further asserted, Finally, negotiations will be carried on aiming to prevent further German penetration in Central Euro-po; if possible this is to be accomplished with Italian and Polish cooperation; and the problem of the Reich's claims to colonies, will figure prominently at the parleys, the well-informed quarters conclude.—Havas.
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