London, Mar. 27.
Conclusion of the Anglo-Italian accord is hoped for before the end of April in certain quarters, where the return of Mr. george W. Rendel, expert in the Eastern Department of the British Foreign Office and colleague of Lord Perth in the Rome parleys, is looked upon as a good sign. The resumption of activity for non-intervention in Spain is also regarded as an omen predicting a more active phase for the talks in Italy.
More psychological than practical value is attached to the accord now sought, by many observers who believe this will be better appreciated after Herr Hitler's voyage to Home. They will then have the opportunity to note if Italy will, as a result of her agreement with Britain, show greater firmness in dealing with Germany.
Informed sources meanwhile indicate difficulties in the negotiations as the British still refuse to recognize directly Italy's conquest over Ethiopia and further want incorporated in the proposed accord, Italian assurancees that Il Duce's troops will be withdrawn from Spain at the close of the civil war.
The third difficulty is the British refusal to give Rome full information of military nature on Palestine but Britain is ready to exchange information on other parts of the eastern Mediterranean. This obstacle, itis said, may be put aside so as not to impede the progress of the negotiations.
No special arrangement with regard io spreading of propaganda or the number of Italian troops in Libya is foreseen' at present, but it is hoped that the solution to these questions will be facilitated by the signing of the Anglo-Italian accord.—Havas.
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