File No. 763.72/2281

The Ambassador in Italy ( Page ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

At reopening of Chamber this afternoon Minister of Foreign Affairs announced Italy’s having signed London agreement not to make separate peace; also that Greece has given requested explanations and assurances that she will act conformably to her engagement; also that Italy will do all possible to aid in carrying succor to the Servian Army to assure the reestablishment of Servia. The preservation of Albanian nationality he declared of prime interest, while the strategic defense of the Adriatic constituted another prime interest, and Italy aimed at correcting the unfavorable configuration of her Adriatic littoral.

Nelson Page