Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. To William Phillips, Washington.
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Rome conversations between [Pierre] Laval and Mussolini appear to have been successfully concluded, each giving up some of his aspirations in order to achieve accord; England played large part and U.S. attitude may have helped; countries of Southeast Europe and Poland invited to join the major powers in a non-interference agreement; most of them losing faith in Nazi Germany and they probably will join in agreement; Rome accord blow to Germany; with England, France, and Italy forming united front, and other countries falling into line, Germany finds herself more isolated than ever, and her territorial aspirations crushed for the present; Laval and Mussolini made clear that their agreement is directed against no one, meaning Germany, leaving way open for graceful acquiescence by Germany; England suggests legalizing Germany's rearmament, hoping she may be induced to return to League; prospects for peace in Europe greater now than at any time since Nazis came into power, but shouldn't be too optimistic; Nazis have not yet given up any of their aims.