London, May 2.
Germany is alternating between Russia and Italy, the "Stockholm "agnyhet" points out, according to a special commentary issued here.
During the first six months of the war Russia was Germany's best friend. Now it is Italy. Thus both Russo-German and Italo-German friendship is largely dependent on events. Signor Mussolini desires a final answer to the problem of air force versus navy decision. by the Ger-as Italy last avian Peninsula much of Russia's gains during the past six months will be lost.
It is therefore not surprising that It is learned on reliable authority that measures which the Government propose to take in the Mediterranean are purely precautionary and of a defensive character. It is understood to be the earnest hope of the British Government that they will prove to only temporary. They have been taken only from the necessity of considering every possible situation in the Mediterranean, however remote it may appear.—Reuter.
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