President. the bill before the Senate provides for the transfer from the Maritime Commission to Italy of 10 passenger ships. These ships are owned by the United States Maritime Commission. and they arc to be transferred to Italy without charge for a period up to 3 years. As I understand. the purpose of that provision in the bill. and the purpose of the amendment. is to permit the Italian Government to transport immigrants from the mainland of Italy to Argentina. Australia. and possibly north African colonies. I understand the final disposition of the colonies is subject to great dispute in the United Nations. as to whether they should go back to Italy. or Italy should have a trusteeship. or what should be done with them.
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