There were strong rumours here that the documents contained Italian claims which were said to be even more pretentious than the German demands.
The documents were telephonically transcribed. The originals, however, were being rushed here from, Paris so that Marshal Henri Petain, the pee could study them.—United ress, French to Meet Italians Hi Bordeaux, June 22.
It is authoritatively stated that the Council of Ministers considered a German communication this morning and afternoon, and that further meetings of Ministers are expected.
After the negotiations with the Germans are terminated, French plenipotentiaries will meet Italian plenipotentiaries, and only after discussions with the Italians will the French Government be able to form definite judgment and take action in conformity with the interests of the country—Reuter.
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