London, Nov. 29.
S many Anglo-Italian problems were settled during negotiations preceding the signing of the Pact between Great Britain and Italy, it may be taken that a wider field will be explored in Rome when Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, and Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, meet Signor Benito Mussolini, the Italian Premier. One of the most important subjects to be raised will be relations between France and Italy, which remain unsatisfactory.
This thatter was discussed in Paris, during the Anglo-French talks last week and, if Mr. Chamberlain and Signor Mussolini can, by personal contact effect an improvement in the situation, they would make a big contribution towards consolidating peace in Europe. The efforts of Signor Mussolini towards bringing the Powers together in Munich have not been forgotten, and it may be felt that, as a partner in the Berlin-Rome axis, he may find it possible to assist in improving Anglo-German relations.
In view of the Anglo-Italian Agreement, it may he considered unnecessary to produce a Rome declaration similar to the Anglo-German Declaration at Munich, reports Reuters Diplomatic Correspondent, Nevertheless, despite the fact that the Franco-German declaration has had a tepid welcome in France, it has been well received in Great Bri-
Therefore, the conclusion of an Anglo-Italian declaration may be thought advisable.
it is unlikely that there will be any serious discussion on the possibility of an air pact or limitation of armaments, the general view being that the time is not yet ripe for it, it is generally believed, the Correspondent reports, t Italy may take the opportunity of advancing her claims for some say in the supervision of the Suez Canal. In any case, the rates charged Italian shipping for the use of the Canal will probably be mentioned,
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