Some politicians contended that Spain would be an ideal mediator between Great Britain and Ital since she is on friendly terms wi Rome while at the same time entertaining amicable relations with London, Others pointed out that the con: ference of the two dictators—with Chancellor Hitler possibly attending might be the forerunner of a larger consultation between the leaders of the European Axis powers on the eve of the much-heralded great of-tensive against Britain.
Vichy Government quarters maintained a reserved stand, refusing to make the slightest comment, while semi-official spokesmen refrained from either confirming or denying the suppositions indulged in by the
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