WARNING TO FRANCO.
DUCE AND BRITISH SHIPS. LONDON, June 25. It is understood that Signor. Mussolini has warned General Franco that complications might arise from any further incident affecting British lives or ships of other nationals not concerned in the Spanish war, says the Rome' correspondent of the Daily Mail. , . General Franco is believed to have replied offering to create “safety ports” in which ships may lie unmolested from aerial attack provided neutral observers are stationed on board to prevent misuse of ships carrying war contraband. The Daily Mail understands that the British Government is examining the possibility of allowing British merchantmen trading in Spanish waters to arm themselves ’with anti-aircraft guns at their own expense.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 177, 27 June 1938, Page 9
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