London, Jan. 12.
Some papers here believe that 11 Duce is quite willing to lay aside questions such as the Spanish affa: which he considers as not yet suffi-for discussion firstly. Signor Mussolini is reluct tant to discuss the Spanish war because he believes thst General Franco's victory is assured soon," the "Daily Mail" stated from Rome. "Secondly, he obviously desires that Mr. Chamberlain should use his influence either as a mediator with France or a convener of a Four-Power conference, to include Germany, to discuss European problems in general and Italy's political aspirations in Tunisia in particular. I am told that Mr. Chamberlain brought no concessions in his pocket on his triumphal entry into Rome."
Leftist organs expressed considerable concern over the talks. "Signor Mussolini's purpose is very clear for all who know his play," the "Daily Herald" declared. "It is to lure Great Britain away from France's support: to isolate France to squeeze conces-ions from her, and even to get British help by having Britain suggest to Paris that peace in Europe is worth more tham Djibuti or a block of Suez Canal shares. Signor Mussolini is going to work as skilfully as he knows, concentrating on what he has been told are Mr. Chamberlain's weak spots, trying to make him, if only a little, more sympathetic for Italy's cause and more independent' from Fronce."—Havas.
"Waiting and Reservi Paris, Jan. 12.
"An ovation such as Herr Hitler himself did not receive," is how "Lo Journal" describes the welcome given to Mr. Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, and Lord Halifax, British Foreign Secretary. in Rome. Most commentators, concerned with speculating on the subjects discussed yesterday by the British and Italian statesmen, say that an attitude of
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