WORLD PEACE

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 18898, 29 May 1936, Page 7

WORLD PEACE

DESIRED BY ITALY. —;—-‘ STATEMENT BY muasouul. FRIENDSHIP WITH BRITAIN. United Press Assn—Elem Tel. Copyright. LONDON. May 27. The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, in an interview with Signor .\lussoiini in Home, elicited the information that Italy will respect the independence of Albania, hill “'1“ take no initiative regarding a Mediterran—ean agreement while sanctions are continued. Alter that. however. Italy will try to reach a peaceful understanding. The Mediterranean States need fear nothing, said 11 Duce. Italy would observe her treaties of friendship with Greece and Turkey. She would profit by Britain's experience in India in organising her East African Empire. Italy did not require a black Army in Europe or in Africa, because she could mobilise 8,000,000 soldiers within her own borders. Addis Ahaba would remain the Abyssinian capital. - British and and French Interests. Conversations might be advisable in order to harmonise British and French economic interests with those of Italy. Britain's interests in Lake ’Dsana would be respected There need be no armaments race. The Libyan garrison would remain until the situation had eased and would he repatriated when the British Fleet was withdrawn from the Mediterranean. Signor Mussolini said he was willing to do everything he could to promote a rapprochement between Britain and Italy. He went on to say that Italy's attitude toward Austria's Independence was unchanged. The League of Nations could continue if it reformed itself. but it sanc—tions continued the question of Italy's withdrawal would become urgent. 0n the other hand their cessation would lead to the stabilisation of Europe. Fascist Italy wanted peace. ITALIAN SECRET PROPAGANDA. BRITAIN‘S POSITION UNDERMINED. NAVAL BASES IN MEDITERRANEAN. United Press Assn—Else. Tel. Copyright. (Received May 29, 11 mm.) PARIS. May 23. L'Oeuvre understands that \Vhitehall has received detailed reports of ilaiy's intention secretly to continue the attempt to undermine Britain's position in the Far East. The paper adds that Britain is neso‘ listing with Greece and Turkey [or naval bases in the East Mediterranean. CAUSE OF OONOILIATION. ITALY AND SANCTIONS. ' DIE A NATURAL DEATH. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received May 29, £1.30 aim.) ' ROME, May 28. ‘ ApropOs oi Signor Mussolini’s statelnient in the Daily Telegraph, semi‘omoial circles consider that the cause iof conciliation is likely to be best lservell by not pressing for the repeal lot sanctions. It would be better to l allow them to die a natural death than to risk a premature unsuccessful demand for their repeal at Geneva. Italy therefore is unlikely to send a delegzr tion. Italian propaganda in Palestine is vigorously denied. It is also stated that Britain is free to keep troops at the Legation at Addie Alisha if she desires to do so, as Italy most seriously desired an en- ? tente with Britain.