ANGLO-ITALIAN RELATIONS

Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1933, Page 7

ANGLO-ITALIAN RELATIONS

“REASSURING FACTOR IN WOLRD.”

MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER.

British Official Wireless. Rec. 5.5 p.m. Rugby, Oct. 19. Sir Eric Drummond, the New British Ambassador at Rome, was the guest of honour at a luncheon in London of the British and Italian League over which Lord Rennell, who himself for some years was Ambassador at Rome, presided. Warm tributes were paid to Sir Eric’s services when Secretary-General of the League of Nations. The Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald), wrote: “From intimate experience I can say how deep was the debt of all those associated with the work of the League to his dispassionate and tireless assistance. I am very glad to think his energy and wisdom will now serve the interests of Anglo-Italian relations.

“Broadly speaking it is true that in a world clouded by uncertainly and not infrequently distracted by anxieties and antagonisms at least one constant and reassuring factor can be found in the community of interest enjoyed by this country and Italy. This firm and intelligent friendship is of an inestimable benefit, not only to the two countries but to Europe and to the world, and it is with the utmost confidence that we entrust its preservation to our new Ambassador.”