FRENCH MISSION TO ROME

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2695, 15 February 1916, Page 5

FRENCH MISSION TO ROME

" "VICTORY BORN OF CONTINUITY OF COMMON EFFORT" HIGH COUNCIL AT PARIS By Telegraph—Proas Association-Copyright Rome, February 13. Speeches at tlie luncheon given by Signor Salandra (the Italian Premier) toithe French Mission, emphasised the growing importance of co-ordination. M. Briand (tho French Premier), responding, said: "We may rest assured : that victor}- is born of continuity of common, efforts. We daily become more united, and in greater solidarity are facing the enemy in one solid front. The Allies are determined to carry on the war mercilessly until the spirit of humanity is giv?n freo rein in tho domains of liberty and justice." The mission has started for the front to meet the King of Italy. • Political and military dolegates will shortly meet in Paris with a vsew to more perfect unity of action.

OBJECTS OF THE VISIT GENERAL AGREEMENT SECURED: London, February•. -IU. Tlie Rome correspondent -i. f the "Daily Telegraph" says: "The 'principal object of M. Briand's visit'was the constitution of a High Council of tilt Entente Powers in Paris. The Council will consider of the Entente's policy, aided if' riccessarj by military advisers.' England and Russia have already agreed .to the scheme, and Italy has now participated. When any matter is ready for discussion, ten days' notice will be given to the respective Governments. It is believed that this will secure much quicker results than has hitherto been the case. Each of the four nations agrees that when the absolute immunity of thoir respective . fronts is secure they will be ready to place_ at the_ disposal of the others all their remaining forces. The Council,: which is warmly approved by the Entire Italian Press, will also discuss questions of trade, industry, -and finance. Representatives of the British Government are expected to visit Italy.

POSITIVE AND DURABLE ALLIANCE. (llec. February 14, 11.35 p.m.) Rome, February 14. A protocol which has been publkhec shows that France and Italy have es tablished a positive and durable allianci in the fields of politics, economics, aiu commerce. ONE PRACTICAL RESULT ALREADY. (Rec. February 14, 8.25 p.m.) Rome, February 13. As the outcome of the Franco Italian agreement the Italian Govern ment has authorised two thousiuu skilled workmen toigo to France ti help in munition making.