Berlin, Dec, 9, Authoritative Nazi circles here last night expressed satisfaction over the American Note to Britain regarding the blockade of German exports, Although no official comment was made on the communication, informed circles were pleased at the stand of the United States and expressed the hope tha the U.S, would not rest with a mere protest, but enforce the view expressed—United Press, Italian Attitude Not Same as Neutrality Signor Gayda Comments On Watch on Balkans Rome, Dec. 9.
"Italy's Non-belligerency announced in the communique of the Grand Council is not the same thing as neutrality" declares Signor Virginia Gayda—whose writings are looked upon as reflecting the opinions of Signor Mussolini—in "Giornale d'Italia" today.
"Other powers in the Balkans cannot be affected without Italian interests being affected, that is why Italy is following the developments in that area with particular attention. The communique reflects the attitude of rigorous reserve Italy has imposed on herself and confirms the continuity of the firmness and di region of Italian policy."
Signor Gayda adds: "Italo-German relations remain as fixed by their treaty alliance."
It is expected Italy's attitude will be more fully explained by Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, in a speech next Thursday.—Reuter.
Dec. 8 Pec. 9 close closing One pound U.S.$4.0200 84.0200 One U.S. dollar 59.701d. 59.7014.
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