London, Feb, 29.
Following the decision of Italy not sign a naval treaty at the present me, the French Delegation to. the Naval Conference received new Instructions to-day from Paris, 1 Is understood that they authorize the delegation to continue discussions for a naval agreement on a three-
Power basis, but add that France's signature would be subject to certain reservations-—Reuter, Paris, Feb, 20, Signor Mussolini has intimated that Htaly will be unable to sign a naval treaty as long as, British naval 3 inforcements remain in the Mediter~ ranean, according to reports received today In certain French circles, is stated that France ts willing to sign with the reservation that the agreement will be only implemented when the question of air security 1s saltied with Germany Reuter,
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