Rome, Nov. 24.
The joint Franco-German declaration to be releasd shortly as well as the announced trip of the German Foreign Minister to Paris are favourably commented upon in Italian political circles where it is felt that an improvement in the relations between the two countries would constitute an essential element for the consolidation of European peace.
"These quarters also emphasize, however, that such a declaration would in no way affect the Rome-Berlin axis which remains a tangible realization, further confirmed by the new Cultural Pact to which representatives of the Italian and German Governments affixed their signatures yesterdày.—Havas.
London, Nov. 24.
Germany is apparently doing her, utmost to influence the Paris conversations and their outcome in her favour, diplomatic circles said today.
The announcement that negotiations for a Franco-German "no war" declaration had been successfully concluded, combined with reports that Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, Reich Foreign Minister, wil visit Paris in the near future, are regarded as German manoeuvres to induce France not to align herself too closely with Britain in military ce-operation. Both Herr Adolf Hitler and Herr Ribbentrop are anxious to effect the new Franco-German/ understanding.
Soviet circles in London are most anxious over German-French rapprochement; fearing it will mean another effort to annul the Franco-Soviet miliary alliance. They also fear that France and Britain may agree to ar-Range for a four-power pact with Italy and Germany, thus excluding Russia from the European political arena, A similar view was taken, in general, in the French press, where it was pointed out that ce-operation between France and Great Britain was the cornerstone of the French foreign policy.
The Franco-German "No More War" declaration was discussed by the British and French Ministers and Mr, Chamberlain expressed great satisfaction with the Declaration.
The talks then centred on military ce-operation between France and Great Britain, when M. Daladier stated the attitude of France and Mr. Chamberlain replied.
The conversations lasted until 12.30 pin, and were resumed this afternoon.
Mr. Chamberlain and General Maurice Gamelin, Chief of the French General Staff, had long talks last night
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