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(c) A large majority are in favor of aid to Britain and her allies.
This aid, supported by Congressional action and the appropriation of
large sums of money, is being given;  
                                                            
 
(d) If Germany interferes with American shipping by attacking and
sinking of ships, American opinion, which is volatile, will quickly
support retaliation.  
                                                            
 
(e) It is confidently asserted by authoritative American opinion that
if the defenders of civilization were in desperate need to save the
world from Hitlerism, America would use every means to prevent its
accomplishment.  
                                                            
 
(f) America has no hatred of the Italian people. American feeling for
the German people is tempered by the growing conviction that they
uphold the aggressions of their leaders. American opinion is one of
sympathy for the Russian people but it is particularly Russia's alleged
propaganda in other countries which public opinion in the United States
disapproves.  
                                                            
 
(g) The vituperative Italian press, and particularly that of Gayda,
which is in contrast to the present attitude of the American press,
does much harm to American and Italian relations, and is therefore
harmful to Italy's future interests.  
                                                            
 
(h) Preparedness in America has progressed by leaps and bounds. Today
in practically all items it is at or above scheduled anticipations.  
                                                            
 
              (i) A few points for discussion:              
 
                                                            
 
 
(1) Self-determination of peoples;   
                                                            
 
(2) The four freedoms as described by the President;   
                                                            
 
(3) Trusteeship in place of mandate;   
                                                            
 
(4) Substitute for League of Nations;   
                                                            
 
(5) Police Power to enforce decrees of a new body;  
                                                            
 
(6) Disarmament;  
                                                            
 
                (7) Economic collaboration.