THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 2, 1940
TURKISH POLICY DEFINED Alliance With Britain Solid, Unshakeable
ITALIAN RAIDERS SMASHED
The defeat of a large force of Italian 'planes by R.A.F. fighters is chroni- cled in an R.A.F. com- munique issued in Cairo yesterday.
The communique says a large
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"TÚRKEY'S ATTITUDE of non-belliger- ency should not be an obstacle to the main- tenance.of.normal relations with all countries. which show the same measure of goodwill to- wards us," declared the President, General Ismet Ineunu, speaking at the opening of the Turkish National Assembly in Ankara yester- day.
"This attitude makes absolutely impossi- ble, with no exception whatsoever, the use of our territory, our seas or skies by the belliger- ents, and will continue to make such use cate- fighters gorically and absolutely impossible as long
as we take no part in the war.
force of eneiny bombers escorted target in the Mersa Matruha area
by 12 fighters tried to attack a
on Oc.ober 31. R.A.F. immediately engaged the enemy.
In the ensuing battle four
Italian 'planes were shot down and four others destroyed, while four more were so damaged that it is unlikely they returned to their base
During the battle two British fighters collided but the pilots landed safely by parachute.
One British fighter was shot down and one which was Jast cen engaging three Italian 'planes has hitherto not return- ed to its base.
General Inéunu emphasised that no change had taken place in the policy which he explained after opening the previous session.
that the suffering. and misery of mankind would continue for a long time to come.
"It is impossible not to be He added: "Our neighbour deeply moved by this dark pros- and friend, Greece, has unfor-pect, nor to note with great sor- tunately been dragged into the row and pain this retrogression war. Together with our ally, of civilisation." Great Britain, we are studying the situation which has arisen.
R.A.F. bombers raided. Gambut, in Libya, where enemy aircraft were dispersed on the ground. Two Italian aircraft were destroy-ence, it is our ed, another probably destroyed our friendship and alliance." and several others severely dam- aged by bomb splinters. Reuter.
"At a time when England is carrying on under difficulties her heroic struggle for her very exist- duty to reaffirm
ISLAM AND THE DICTATORS
MOSLEMS. IN LONDON YES- TERDAY OFFERED PRAYERS UP FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE FOES OF ISLAM WHEN. THEY CELEBRATED THEIR 3- DAY FEAST FOLLOWING THE FEAST OF RAMADAN.
New Phase
General Ineunu emphasised that Turkish policy was based on the maintenance of their political in- dependence and territorial inte- grity and had nothing to do with
aims that ́hold. the "ambitious sway according to the develop- ment of events."
Turkey's Position Clear
General Inéunu said that the Turkey did not covet an luch attacks against Britain following of territory beyond her own the defeat of France had met with, frontiers and it had no intention obstinate resistance and this fact of trespassing on anyone's rights. led the war into a new phase:
It seemed likely this phase would be of long duration and
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"Foreign countries can have no reason to take offence at our policy, nor blame us for our endeavours to safeguard our rights," he asserted..
Referring to Greece, General Ineunu said: "Our neighbour and friend; Greece, whose territory lies in that zone of security and | tranquillity which is of importance to Turkey, unfortunately Ands herself dragged into the war,
"Together with our ally, Great Britain, we are studying and envisaging- the situation:-
"We hope that the political principle which I earlier stated and which has kept our country out of the horrors of war will in the same manner maintain our security in the future."
Russo-Turkish Relations
STOP PRESS
An ordinance to amend the Betting Duty gazetted to-day increases the duty of cash sweep tickets from. five per cent, to ten per cent. The amendment also authorises an increase in the percentage which may be deducted..
The Attorney-General's ex- planation says that the changed figures will enable clubs as well as Government to derive: some benefit, but there is nothing to prevent clubs from devoting to prizes a higher percentage if they so desire.
Two applications for exemption from evacuation and two for per- mission to return to the Colony were considered and rojected by the Evacuation Advisory Commit- tee in the 'Council Chamber this General Ineunu referred to morning. Russo-Turkish friendly relations as a factor of intrinsic value amidst the vicissitudes of the world.
He added: "Our two countries mean to perpetuate this fact in- dependent of all other influences..
It
"We are convinced this po- licy will be as fruitful for both parties to-morrow as was yesterday and will
sarve the interests of the two coun tries without harming anyone." "It is possible, even probable, that there lies before us a long period of suffering for humanity. During this period, while remain- ing sensitive to all that affects our vital interests, we shall con- tinue to be faithful to our friend- ship and alliances,
Solid. Bonds With Britain
The applicants were Mrs.› M. Clark, Mrs. B. Pears, Mrs. G. B. S. Thomson and Mrs. R, M. Bigazzi.
"Atya<time, whòn: Britain, la carrying on under difficult, con- ditions a herolo struggle for Ita' very · existence, It is my duty to proclaim that the bonda, qf alllance which unite Bus to her are" solid, and, unbreskahle Mi The prefb/Viperial?to-tatagramato General. Incunu, after referring word: by the “Bunday Hurata”, „and to the strengthening of the Tur "Chinga Melt'" to Indicate usw which kish army and the praiseworthy is strictly copyright under the provi.. Belf-sacrifice of the people, gave lor of the Telecommunications Or an assurance that "The honour dipande, 1930, and may not be reprinte of the Turkish Republic is fully wholly or in part, without prior, an ed under any circumstances, elfhér capable of carrying - out those
rangement, Hasks which it may be called upon to perform "Reuter.opent
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Italian fighters took part in yesterday's raids on Britain but seemed unwilling to face even anti-aircraft fire.
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.A number of Italian machines, which appeared to. be Albas, small-wing biplanes, were over the south-east coast during the ufternoon but were driven out to sea by the anti-aircraft defences.
Two which appeared over one coast. town at a height of about 10,000 feet made off over the Channel as gunners got in some accurate bursts near them.-Reu- ter.
Power to control the em→ ployment of persons in the colony is taken under new clauses added to the Defence Regulations and gazetied to- day.
The powers authorise Gov- ernment to take any person in the Colony out of one ̈ ̈ ̈ ̈em-" ployment and put him in' an- ployment which any person. may desire to leave.
other, or to remain in em- They also cover the preven- tion of work being interrupt- ed by trade dispute, provide for the establishment of tribunal for settlement of any trade dispute and prohi- bit strikes or lock-outs.
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