Peninsula would be desirable and that if this could be effected in north of Italy Germans would  
be obliged to retire immediately from south and center. It has been intimated that good will  
toward Allies of Italian people at present time is evident and Allies should not fail to take  
advantage this state of mind while it lasts.
 
     
 
 
Four. Great deal of foregoing is of course speculative and question also arises as to how   
Vatican may be playing game of Badoglio Government.  In any event it seems to be fact that this   
government has had support of Vatican from beginning.
 
     
 
 
Tittman's 140, August 3.
 
     
 
 
My 131, July 31.
 
     
 
 
One.  There is of course no truth in reports appearing Swiss press to effect that either my   
British colleagues or myself have been "negotiating" with Badgolio government through Vatican.
 
     
 
 
Three.  I understand that Badgolio Government now has internal situation under control and   
that fear of social disorders is for moment in abeyance.  Apparent apathy of people suggests   
popular uprising against Germans near future is unlikely.  Also suggests that while desire for   
peace undoubtedly very srtong