avert the bombardment of Rome was started exclusively and totally by the Holy See. The Holy See   
has stated again and again that, should Rome be bombed, she would be compelled to protest because   
Rome is a Holy City, The Diocese of the Supreme Pontiff and the Center of the Catholic World. The   
Holy Bee is certain that the reasons she offers for non-bombardment are valid and of great moment.   
Spontaneouely, therefore, she called to the attention of the Italian Government the fact that the   
English Government has frequently indicated that the city of Rome is a military objective. As a   
consequence of this the Italian Government, first orally on December 13th, then in writing on   
December 20th, assured the Holy See that She Military Commands were leaving the city. In fact, their   
departure is under way."
 
        
 
 
The Secretary of state requests that all these matters be treated with the utmost   
secrecy.
 
 
 
MYRON TAYLOR