Rome, Sept. 12.
The first impression in unofficial circles concerning the Nyon agreement is that, on grounds of prestige if for no other reason, Italy cannot agree to the patrolling of the main trade route in the Mediterranean by Britain and France alone.
It is believed here, however, that Italy, after full consideration of the agreement, will favourably consider joining the scheme providing the invitation to accede to it emanates from the Non-Intervention Committee and not from Nyon,—Reuter.
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