File No. 763.72119/223
The Ambassador in Italy ( Page ) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Rome
,
December 19, 1916, 5 p. m.
[Received 10.30 p. m.]
[Received 10.30 p. m.]
756. Minister for Foreign Affairs in speech to Chamber last night declared it inopportune to discuss now enemy notes, no propositions having been made therein, adding that should any be made hereafter, reply must first be concerted by all Allies and no separate terms be considered. His appeal for absolute support of Government brought forth an ovation from all but Socialists and was followed by vote of confidence 352 to 41 against him. Impression seems general that some propositions are expected to follow.
Nelson Page