BITTER ATTACK ON FRANCE

Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22610, 16 January 1939, Page 9

BITTER ATTACK ON FRANCE

Comment by Italian

Press

RELATIONS WITH BRITAIN

APPROVED

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.) (Received January 15, 10.30 p.m.) ROME, January 14.

“The British-Italian atmosphere is now of a nature to maintain the balance of power in the Mediterranean and European peace. World opinion has not asked more.” This passage sums up Italian newspaper comment on the Rome talks. The newspapers also emphasise the renewal of the traditional Brit-ish-Italian friendship “on a new imperial basis.” The press unanimously praises Mr Chamberlain’s efforts for peace. “II Tevere” has reopened vehemently the attack on France. “The French have insulted and attempted to intimidate Italy,” it says. “Their provocations will be settled in due time. We detest France profoundly apd we intend to solve the problem between France and Italy.”

UNEASINESS IN PARIS

TALKS DESCRIBED AS ABORTIVE

(Received January 15, 8.30 p.m.)

PARIS, January 14,

Newspapers, while praising Mr Chamberlain’s stand against the Italian point of view, expresses anxiety about what it describes as “abortive discussions."

GERMAN PRAISE FOR

TALKS

(Received January 15, 9.15 p.m.)

BERLIN, January 14,

A political spokesman praised the British-Italian conversations as “progress by direct contact.” He added that Signor Mussolini did not ask for anything unreasonable.