"The Governments of France and the United Kingdom earnestly desire that the civil strife in Spain shall cease to be the cause of inter-rational unrest and suspicion, and that, in that part of Europe, conditions shall develop which shall Permit of progress being made else-Where towards a general appeasement.
"But they are convinced that no considerable improvement in the situation is possible until further measures have been carried out to make the policy of non-intervention effective by a withdrawal of non-Spanish nationals now taking part in the struggle.
"So long as large numbers of foreigners continue to assist both sides, the risk of grave international disturbances will be present and will inevitably tend to increase until at least a substantial number are withdrawn.
"The London Committee, of course, has already been apprised of this programme, but the difficulties it has come up against have practically paralyzed its action...
"The view of the two Governments is that an elaboration of such an agreement should form one of the essential elements of frank and cordial conversations, to which they invite the Italian Government,
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