Artistic Memorials li is gratifying to learn from a message from London that Italian circles feel anxious that there should be no further delay in holding Anglo-Italian discussions for the purpose of endeavouring to arrange a settlement of the questions outstanding between the two countries. The prompt acceptance by Rome of the British proposals for stronger action against piracy in the Mediterranean, and the change in tone of the Italian Press's references to Great Britain tend to confirm the belief that there is a possibility of the relations of Great Britain and Italy undergoing 1 modification which is eminently desirable.
Tt would be imprudent to assume because there are signs of change that any material alteration in the disposition of the two gov-
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