REMARKABLE NOTE.
Diplomats Amazed by Italian
Communication.
MOST UNORTHODOX TERMS.
LONDON, November 12
A message from Rome states that diplomatic circles there are amazed at the discourteous nature of a Note from the Italian Government asking Britain to open talks with Italy. This refers to the British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, and throughout calls him "The Chamberlain," which every Italian regards as definitely insulting.
The Rome correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that the British Ambassador, the Earl of Perth, called at the Italian Foreign Office at Count Ciano's request. It is understood that the Count stated that the Note was meant to" convey Italy's wish to live on friendly terms with Britain and to clear up misunderstandings as quickly as possible.
The somewhat unorthodox terms in which the Note was couched were explained by the fact that it was not an official document, said Count Ciano.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 270, 13 November 1937, Page 9
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