711.6512Anti-War/41
The Ambassador in Italy (Fletcher) to the Secretary of
State
Rome, May 5,
1928.
[Received May 23.]
No. 1682
Sir: Confirming my telegram No. 47 of May
5, 12 noon,56 I have
the honor to forward herewith a copy and translation of the reply of
the Italian Government regarding the proposed multilateral antiwar
treaty.
I have [etc.]
[Enclosure—Translation]
The Italian Minister for Foreign
Affairs (Mussolini) to the
American Ambassador (Fletcher)
Rome, May 4,
1928.
224182/82
Mr. Ambassador: I have the honor to
refer to my note of April 23rd57 relative to
the proposal of the United States Government regarding a
multilateral anti-war treaty.
I hardly need to assure you that Italy, adhering to the policy
which she is constantly following, has welcomed with lively
sympathy this initiative and offers very willingly her cordial
collaboration towards reaching an agreement.
[Page 56]
Your Excellency is aware of the fact that there is under
consideration the proposal for a preliminary meeting of the
legal experts of the Powers whose direct interest in the
proposed treaty has been enlisted. The Royal Government has
adhered to this procedure, but has clearly pointed out that, in
its opinion, such a meeting can only be effective if the
participation of a legal expert of the Government of the United
States is assured.
In accordance with this order of ideas, I beg Your Excellency to
communicate to Mr. Kellogg the lively desire of the Royal
Government that the participation of the United States in the
preliminary meeting mentioned above be not lacking.
I avail myself [etc.]
