'Turning to France's relations with the Anglo-Saxon world, the Foreign Minister emphasized that "intercourse between France, England and the United States was' never friend: Ner nor more satisfactory than at the present moment." Alluding to Mr. Neville Chamberlain's statement in Commons, last Wednesday and on Monday, he said: "There is no need. for me to add any personal comment. You readily understand all the purport of the British Premier's declarations."
'M, Bonnet iberi expressed great admiration for President Roosevelt. "We are in close and friendly contact with the American Government and we have found at Washington 2 great deal of active understanding," hho observed. before. One quarter suggested It was tantamount to an announcement of military alliance and as binding as that proclaimed by Herr Hitler bo-tween Germany and Italy.
Many political observers considered the statement shattered the belief which has always existed in Italy that no assurance of military support thas ever been given by Great Britain to France. They contended that such fly assurance was sought by Mf. Edouard Daladier, the French Premier, after the Munich Agreement and was refused by Mr. Chamberlain. It is now suggested that M. Daladier has been more successful.
Official circles refused to comment, except to say that Italy's natural aspirations threatened the vital interests of no country.—Reuter.
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