Word: signore
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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When it came to talking, there was not much for the two diplomats to talk about. As to Spain, Signor Mussolini indicated he expected a Franco victory soon, and when that was achieved it would be time enough to talk further about Italy's demands on France. (An Italianate Spain would probably put France in a bargaining mood.) He was willing to discuss the plight of the Jews with other powers, but to send none to Ethiopia. He amiably reaffirmed the Anglo-Italian friendship pledge of 1938. Net: zero. To underscore the zero Mr. Chamberlain also called...
...Spanish question is no longer a menace to the peace of Europe. In international affairs one thing continually leads to another, and if any justification is required for the policy of the British Government in closing our differences with Italy it surely can be found in the action of Signor Mussolini when, at my request, he used his influence with Herr Hitler in order to give time for the discussion which led up to the Munich agreement. By that action the peace of Europe was saved...
...Chvalkovsky has busied himself getting on the best personal terms with Herr Hitler and with Signor Mussolini, who is said to have once sent him this message in Rome: "Come over and see me, I am tired of talking to people who say 'Yes'." Dr. Chvalkovsky last week became the Czechoslovak Foreign Minister, will handle many cards of a new deal for his country. He at once left for Berlin, where last week the British-French-Czechoslovak-German-Italian commission set up at Munich was drawing the new Czecho-slovak-German frontier while German troops continued to enter...
...Minister began to tell how he had sent a personal letter to Il Duce urging him to contact the Führer. This Mussolini did. "In response," said Mr. Chamberlain, "Herr Hitler has agreed to postpone mobilization for twenty-four hours. Whatever views the honorable members have had about Signor Mussolini in the past, I believe every one will welcome his gesture of being willing to work with us for peace in Europe...
...have something further to tell the House. I have now been informed by Herr Hitler that he invites me to meet him in Munich tomorrow morning. He has also invited Signor Mussolini and Monsieur Daladier. Signor Mussolini has accepted and I have no doubt that Monsieur Daladier will also accept. The House will not need to ask me what my answer will...