Departing from the example of Germany by declaring war against his enemies, Premier Mussolini informed Britain and France an hour before his speech that Italy would "consider herself at war" with the Allied Powers beginning today.
"His Majesty, the King Emperor," said identical notes delivered to the British and French ambassadors here, "declares that Italy considers herself at war with Britain and France from tomorrow, June 11." The note was delivered first to the French Ambassador and fifteen minutes later to the British Ambassador, Premier Mussolini's promise to save his neighbours from involvement in the European war had a double purpose, it was pointed out here, The move was designed to keep these Powers from aiding the Allies and Belgrade, June 11.
Italian bombers soared over Malta last night and heavily bombed the British naval base, the independent newspaper "Vrreme" said today, A big naval battle between the Italians and the Allied Fleet was progressing furiously in the Mediterranean, the same journal reported.—United Press.
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