The projected visit to Rome, first reported by the press and confirmed last night by an official announcement, is a further step in the British Prime Minister's policy of personal contacts in the interests of European peace and good relations.
As made'clear in the official announcement, the visit arises directly out of the Munich Conference. Moreover, it is putting into effect Mr. Chamberlain's thesis that peace cannot be obtained by sitting and waiting for it.
Newspapers throughout Italy published prominently the report of Mr. Chamberlain's intention to visit Rome some time in January, The London correspondent of the "Giornale d'Italia" comments: "The news is of great importance at the present turn of affairs, when France's internal crisis seems to be dispersing the hopes raised after the Munich Agreement, to which Mr. Chamberlain continues to show courageous fidelity."
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