Rome, Nov. 16.
The statement made at the Palazzo Venezia by Il Duce yesterday is seen here as a confirmation of Italy's wait and see policy.
Well-informed circles here point out that Italy is standing on her toes, absorbed in her peaceful tasks but attentively observing all events and ready both in the military and economic spheres for any emergency.
Certain observers stress, however, that some young students shouted "Tunisia e Corsica!" during the speech and believe that the present Italian attitude does not imply a renunciation by Italy of her claims in the Mediterranean and Africa.—Havas.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.