ROME TALKS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 October 1938, Page 7

ROME TALKS

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED DISCUSSION IN FRIENDLY SPIRIT. BRITISH STAND REGARDING SPAIN. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. (Received This Day, 11.15 a.m.) LONDON, October 7. The Australian Associated Press says developments of a magnitude which appeared to be impossible before the Munich agreement can be expected from the Rome talks. It is learned that far from a hitch, as was rumoured in some quarters, the talks have continued in the most progressive and friendly’ spirit and doubtless an agreement is being reached. It is understood that Britain insisted that' the withdrawal from Spain must be more than the mere removal of troops. Assistance to General Franco from military experts and technicians must cease before the BritishItalian Treaty can be implemented. There is speculation regarding what Britain is offering in return. It is suggested that possibly the question of giving Italy a voice in the control of the Suez Canal will be raised. ANGLO=ITALIAN TREATY ATTITUDE OF MUSSOLINI. DELAY CONSIDERED LIKELY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. (Received This Day. 9.45 a.m.) ROME, October 7. It is understood that Anglo-Italian negotiations are likely to be prolonged as Signor Mussolini is anxious not to jeopardise the possibility of a General Franco victory but, as this is improbable, he may be satisfied with an agreement eliminating “red” elements in Madrid and Valencia. SPANISH SITUATION , ’ ” 1 L-' ■ ’ . fr ( . , WITHDRAWAL OF VOLUNTEERS UNDER WAY MEN GOING TO REST CAMPS By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, October 7. The .Barcelona correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says that it is officially stated that the withdrawal of volunteers is proceeding speedily. Most of them are going to rest camps. '