Washington, May 7. President Roosevelt returned here today eight hours ahead of schedule after suddenly cutting short his vacation at his estate at Hyde Park, New York. Some quarters thought that the President, hurried back to issue instructions for further American moves aimed at persuading Italy not to enter the war through the Vatican, Mr. Myron C. Taylor, his personal envoy to the Holy See, and Mr. William Phillips, U.S. Ambassador it Rome.—United Press.
H.M. Envoy to Pay Courtesy Visit London, May 7.
On his return to Rome, Sir Percy Loraine, British Ambassador, is almost certain to pay a normal courtesy visit to Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, Reuter learns here today. Accordingly, such a visit will bear no particular significance.
Reuter's Diplomatic Correspondent understands that Mr. Playfair, British economic expert, has returned to Rome. His return, it is stated, is solely connected with a clearing agreement, and not with any wider trade agreement.—Reuter. north of Narvik, Professor Halvdan Koht, Norwegian Foreign Minister. revealed in a press interview today upon the conclusion of his London
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