The Archive · 1938

POLAND RECOGNIZES

ITALIAN EMPIRE

Italy May Include Poland in Power Pact Rome, Mar. 9.

Oficial recognition of the Italian conquest of Abyssinia was announced here last evening by Col. Joseph Beck, the Polish Foreign Minister, who is on a goodwill visit here.

The announcement followed closely on news from Bucharest that Rumania had officially recognized the Italian Empire.

Speaking at a state banquet las right, Col Beck said: "I raise my glass to Their Majesties, the King of Italy and Emperor of Ethiopia, and Queen and Empress Helen."

In reply, Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, mentioned the vital part Poland must play in Europe.

This is interpreted to mean that Italy will support the inclusion of Toland in any agreement reached by the Western European Powers Great Britain, Italy, Germany and A drive for funds to finance Com-

France.—Reuter munity activities has been launched by the American Community of Shanghai.

In announcing the campaign, the Community Committee emphasizes the needs of the Civilian Relief Com-

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