A sharp cleavage of opinion is revealed by press commentators on the recognition of General Franco's regime by the British Government.
"The Times" says that the recognition of the successful party, and support of its leader in the maintenance of Spanish independence, is the logical culmination of thirty months' consistent policy.
Refusal to recognize General France's regime, says the "Daily Telegraph," would be in effect the incitement of further resistance, h bloodshed, destruction and menace to international relations, all without hope of success.
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