London, Oct. 5.
The report from Berlin that Italy is taking no initiative in the interests of peace is confirmed by a statement issued in Rome by the official Italian news agency.
Several British' newspapers," the tatemezt says, "have reported that Il Duce is considering a plan for a peace conference, This news is without oundution. In the present state of affairs, Italy will not take any initiative of such a nature,"
Reuter's Diplomatic correspondent, commenting on this, says great importance is attached to the statement among well-informed circles in London.
Coupled with the fact that no communique was issued after the visit of Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, to Berlin, it is interpreted as indicating that Signor Mussoli has refused to sponsor Herr Hitler's peace plan.
This is especially nan, since
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