Rome, Feb, 19.
Signor Benito Mussolini to-day was understood to be considering steps to insure that Italy would not be diplomatically isolated if German jomination of Austria might fore further Italian concessions, Signor Mussolini's steps were believed closely linked with the rejuvenation of Anglo-Italian conversations despite Fascist denials that these conversations might in any way effect the Rome-Berlin axis, Inwardly, Fascist leaders here today were intensely. disquieted while awaiting Herr Hitlers Berlin address, Publicly, however, they praised Austro-German orientation as a natural outcome of Italy's intimate partnership with Germany. Fascist leaders disclaimed fears that a strong Germany might ultimately absorb Austria, but privately they are known not to be desirous of a strong military force on the other side of the Brenner Pass,—United Press.
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