London, May 27.
"Relations between Great Britain and Italy in Africa always have been fand should. continue to be correct," said It Duce. "As long as sanctions continue, however, Italy cannot and will not' take the' political initiative fegurding a Medilerrancan agree: ment."
Signor Mussolini said that the smaller nations of the Mediterranean ave nothing to fear from. Tlaly's Imperial policy. Also. he added, the number of available Talians made the mobilization of a black army in Ethiopia unnecessary. Il Duce' said that he hoped for a moderate and tolerant solution of the problem of the Italian Empire's commercial relations.
Regarding the question of the! Libyan garrisons, which have caused British uneasiness in the past several months, the Italian Premier said, "The whole force will be brought home at Soon as Great Britain's. ships withdrawn."
Groat Britain's interests in the Lake Tana arca will be respected, Il Duce) relteraled.—United Press
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