Note 72 — Chapter II
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The occasion for these statements was the French occupation of Mytilene, which alarmed Italian public opinion. See Prinetti’s speech in the Italian Chamber, Dec. 14, 1901, Cámera dei Depitatio, Discussioni, p. 6747; Delcassé’s interview in Giornale d’Italia, Jan. 3, 1902, quoted in the London Times, Jan. 4, 14, 1902; Barrère’s speech on Jan. 1, 1902, before the French colony in Rome, quoted in ibid., Jan. 2, 1902; Delcassé’s speech before the French Senate, March 20, 1902, Journal officiel, Debats parlem., p. 605.