Events of the past week strongly indicated that Italy would imminent. ly declare itself on the side of Germany and enter the European war.
The most significant occurrence was the sudden termination of Anglo-Italian trade negotiations with na indication that they would be resumed in the near future.
The officers of the University of Militia yesterday reported to Signor Mussolini that they were ready for war, having completed the training of 2,060 officers and 24,681 Blackshirts In the report, Lieut-General Enzo Galbiati said that "all indications point to an inevitable armed conflict between the Fascists and the Demo-plutocratic warlords."
Simultaneously, it was reported that Japan had promised to aid Italy economically in Ethiopia in the event of Italy's entry into the war.
Neutral diplomatic circles here said there was "no question" that Italy would enter the war; the only question is when Il Duce will give the word.—United Press.
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