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Expression of regret by the American Government for remarks of Major General Smedley Butler regarding the Prime Minister of Italy

[662] The Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Navy ( Adams )

Washington , January 27, 1931.

865.002 Mussolini/2

[664] The Italian Premier ( Mussolini ) to the Italian Ambassador in the United States ( De Martino )

Rome , January 30, 1931—2 p.m.
[Received January 30—9 a.m.]

865.002 Mtissolini/11: Telegram

[665] The Ambassador in Italy ( Garrett ) to the Secretary of State

Rome , February 1, 1931—11 p.m.
[Received February 2—7:29 a.m.]

865.002 Mussolini/13: Telegram

[666] The Ambassador in Italy ( Garrett ) to the Secretary of State

Rome , February 2, 1931—4 p.m.
[Received February 2—3:40 p.m.]

865.002 Mussolini/16: Telegram

[667] The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Italy ( Garrett )

Washington , February 3, 1931—5 p.m.

865.002 Mussolini/23: Telegram