Washington, May 16. 'ALLOWING receipt of "an alarming report regarding the pos-'
sibility of Italy's entry in the war" President Roosevelt decided to send a message to Signor Mussolini asking him to keep his country at peace. The report was received on May 14 ud the message was sent at 2 am. on May 15 following a conference between White House "and State Department officials. was dispatched to Mr. William Phillips, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, who transmitted it to ignor Mussolini.
New York, May 16. President Roosevelt has decided to ask Congress to increase the National Budget today. to deliver a speech to Congress, which will Droadeast over a national. network. Tt is likely that the speech will be retransmitted to the whole world.
Mr, Stephen: Early, the Presiden Secretary, who made the announc ment said that the decision had been made following suggestions received from several Congressmen.—Havas.
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