Rome, July 1 By one of the most dramatic changes of front in recent history, Italy nas swung from vigorous opposition to support of the British standpoint regarding an Eastern [Locarno Pact.
The newspapers till mid-day condemned the proposal, but, in the afternoon, they had to eat their own [words when a semi-official communi-Jque stated that the Italian attitude towards the British view was one of {favourable consideration.
The change was due to the explana Jation given to Signor Benito [Mussolini by the British Ambassador, [Sir Bue Drummond, concerning the Jouteome of the visit to London of the French Foreign Minister, M. [Louis Barthou. Moreover, the statement made in the House of Commons to-day by the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, has revealed a similarity of outlook' between Great Britain and Waly regarding Russia, whose entry into the League has ways been desired at ~Rome—Reuter.
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