At 6 o'clock in the evening they were received by Signor Mussolini at the Palazzo Venezia, where they talked for an hour and five minutes. Only Signor Mussolini, Count Ciano, Mr, Chamberlain and Lord Halifax were present at the talk, which was conducted in a very cordial atmosphere.
Later it was revealed that the conversation was of a purely general mature, which might be described as a "tour of the horizon." A further talk is possible at 5.80 this afternoon.
There were also wonderful scenes of enthusiasm at the Palazzo Venezia, when the British Ministers arrived.
The square was packed with thousands of people, who cheered heartily while Mr. Chamberlain seeming pleased, waved his silk hat. Troops and police were in evidence, as is usual.
The Romans welcome to the British statesmen was certainly friendly, good-natured and spontaneous, and there was a cheerful, happy atmosphere among the crowds. As there was no official invitation to the Public, in the press, to welcome the visitors, the people gathered entirely of their own free will to see the statesman, who was remembered by everyone here as the man who helped to save peace in Europe last September.—Reuter, Comedian Indicted on
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