How could Italy not be concerned in the rules for
guarding one of the gateways of the Middle Sea ? As matters stand the Italian Government does not recognize the international status of Tangier. Now that she has made her demonstration she will not, of course, leave this matter alone. Negotiations on Morocco and Tangier are about to be reopened in Paris between the French and Spanish Governments. We are not sure that that will be the proper occasion for Italy to appear officially upon the scene, but we are persuaded that her entry cannot long be delayed and that Great Britain, France and Spain had better face the situation and bid her welcome.' The Italian colony at Tangier is, we believe, equal in numbers to the British. At present it enjoys the old privileges under the Capitulations, and this anomaly obstructs the whole international scheme.
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