Londor Feb. 5.
Following the meeting of British Ministers at 10 Downing Street today, stern action is expected regarding yesterday's aerial attack on the British steamer Alcira.
If reports confirm that the attack was made by the insurgents, the British will strongly protest to General Francisco Franco, the insurgent Commander-in-Chief, and will demand compensation.
Both the French and Italian Governments have communicated their acceptance of the proposals which the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, made to their Ambassadors in London, earlier this week, for strengthening anti-piracy measures in the Mediterranean under the Nyon Agreement.
The proposals were made by Mr. Eden following the sinking of the British steamer Endymion on Monday, and other recent attacks on shipping.
Mr. Eden will make a statement in the House of Commons on the subject on Monday.
Several Ministers joined Mr. Eden at the Foreign Office morning, and there was a discussion of the recent attacks on British shipping in the Mediterranean, including the bombing yesterday of the British steamer Alcira—Reuter.
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