The Talks with Mussolini
Mr Chamberlain, dealing with his Rome visit, said: “Although I am unable to state that we were 1 in agreement with Signor Mussolini on all points, we achieved our purpose, as we gained a clearer insight into the other standpoint. Signor Mussolini for the first time made it clear that Italy’s policy was peaceful. He also declared that the Rome-Berlin axis was an essential point in Italian policy, but that Italy could be friendly with Britain and other nations when circumstances were favourable. Mr Chamberlain added: “I made it plain that close Anglo-French co-operation was tne basis of British policy. Signor Mussolini said he would stand loyal to the Mediterranean clauses in the Anglo-Italian Agreement. We agreed to have an early discussion about East African boundaries. Signor Mussolini pressed the view that General Franco should immediately be granted belligerent rights and also favoured an approach to qualitative disarmament when conditions Were more favourable.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 February 1939, Page 6
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