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ANGLO-TURKISH
OVERNIGHT
PACT REACTIONS: NEWS PAGE
PLEASURE, PAIN
There has been some easing of International tension," according to London diplomatic circles, due to Important factors such as the Anglo-Turkish Pact, the Anglo-Soviet negotiations, the firm speeches of the British and French Premiers and the quiescence of the axis.
.LONDON'S SATISFACTION
London, Mny 13.
The Anglo-Turkish Pact has been well received in both Britain and Turkey. However Germany sees Turkey as the victim of the British gift of persuasion.
London, May 13. Some casing of the international tension is noted in diplomatic circles)
week-end. Important factors this have been the Anglo-Turkish Pact, a more promising outlook for the firm Anglo-Soviet negotiations, the
Chamberlain, Bri- speeches of Mr. tsh Premier, and M. Daladier, French Premier, and the compara live quiescence of both Poles and the Italo-German axle,
whether It remains to be Mussolini's speech on Sunday will affect the existing improved spect,
The liveliest satisfaction la felt hero on receipt of the latest advices from Ankara giving more extended accounts of the proceedings in the Turkish Grand National Assembly last evening.
seen
Announcement of conclusion of the Dr. Anglo-Turkish Agreement by. Renk Saydam, the Premier, was de livered in a crowded House, and the note struck by his stirring speech, which breathed
was echoed by sub- Dra-Ush friendship, Preciation of Bri-
speakers.
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acquent The Anglo-Turkish Agreement_is At the outset the Turkish Premaler calculated to change completely the
Impressed the Assembly the writes situation in the Balkans, Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. It tremendous historical importance of will have a healthy and stabilising this agreement to Turkey,
He reminded them that events had effect on Yugo Slavia and will also react in a marked degree upon Bul- recently occurred with lightning
speed. garlo,
The Government's original policy Although the Agreement virtually
to had
to remain neutral, but ends hopes for Bulgarian access the Aegean Sea and her dreams of when events spread to the Balkans. revision on the northern frontier, it and the question of security in the la believed that Bulgaria will realine castern Mediterranean that she has more to gain by peace than war that her sympathies in cline towards the non-aggrcasion front rather thon the totalitarian Powers.
bren
became in volved. Turkey was exposed to a danger which rendered maintenance of the neutrality policy impossible.
"Turkey
"The Mediterranean should be free to all nations on a footing of equality, to be in- and any attempt to Interfere with This attitude is likely creased by the belief that the axis that freedom would endanger Tur- have in their portfollo plans for an kish security.
has made up her mind to independent Macedonian state, which
out would be carved of Greece, co-operate and, if necessary, to fight! Yugo-Slavia and Bulgaria.
with those equally anxious to pre- M. Potemkin, Soviet Deputy For- serve peace." elgn Commissar, in going to Geneva, In a striking sentence, Dr. Saydam where he will meet Lord Halifax, said: "I ask the authorisation of the British Foreign Secretary, and M. Grand National Assembly to march Bonnet, French Foreign Minister, is side by side with Britain, whose alm to Enve the world from the taken as a favourable indication of is
the disastrous consequences of war." uf negotiations with progress Sovicis.
UNANIMOUS OPINION. bellevo that the Some quarters
The speech awoke patriotle feel Soviet will press for guarantees of ing in the Chamber to an exceptional those parts of her frontier not cover-degree. ed by present arrangements.
Fethi Okyar, Intely Turkish Am- As far as can be gathered in diplo-bassador in London, followed, and malic quarters, Poland would not
pointed to recent European Krimly view unfavourably extension
events.
"One country has been wiped of guarantees to the Baltic states, while the latter are not expected to the map in 24 hours, Rumania has tuse such an offer, If it is made.
of
Japan and Europe
Tokyo, May 14. Premier Baron Iliranuma on Saturday presided over a meeting of Cabinet Counsellors to explain Japan's attitude towards the European political situation. A free exchange of views was understood to have taken place with regard to Japan's polley.
A joint conference was held at o'clock on Friday afternoon between the War Office and the Army General StatT to discuss Japan's policy towards the Euro- pean slination. The conference lasted two and a half hours,
With War Minister. Hagaki in the chair, the Army staff confer erice was attended by Lleut- General Nakajima, Vice-Chief of the Army General Staï, Lieul- General Yamawaki, Vice-Minister of war, and other Army leaders. -Domet.
Rioting in
Danzig
IL DUCE MAKES PACIFIC SPEECH: NO NEED OF
WAR
TUI, May
IN A speech here to-day in which be dealt with the international situation, Signor Mussolini declared, “While I am speaking to you hundreds of millions in the whole world are seized by optimism and at another moment by pessimism since they keep on asking, whether we are proceeding towards war or towards peace.
as to
"In answer to this question I de- clare that a thorough and sober ex- nmination of the situation in Europe does not reveal any problem sul- elently imporlant or acute justify a war, which by the logical development of events would grow * world from a European war into
There do exist complications in the European situation, but to untle these knots it may perhaps not bo necessary to take to the sword. All the same, there complications have to be settled sometime for at times hard reality is preferable to long uncertainty.
war.
"This is not only the opinion of Italy but also that of Germany, and therefore the opinion of the axis,
"The teaching of Fascism is clear, and my will is as adamant as ever. More willingly than ever will we march with Germany in order give Europe that peace of justice which accords wit the profound wish
of all nations.
to
"The system of guarantee is doom- ed to fall against Д tremendous block of 150 millions."
Signor Mussolini concluded his address with the words, "Whatever may happen I declare with absolute certainty that all our objectives will be reached."-Trans-Ocean.
INFLEXIBLE WILL
Turin, May 14. There were 20,000 children in the main square among the crowds that enthusiastically cheered Signor Mus- solini when he arrived to speak at the inauguration of the
economle self-sufficiency exhibition..
New Bank Official
Tokyo, May 14. The Finance Ministry has an- nounced the appointment of Mr. Yakichi Sulla, Vice-President of the Yokohama Speɛle Bank, as the President of the Bank of Taliran (Formosa) in succession to Mr. Jiro Hoda.
Hideshizo Mr.
Hashiwaii. Managing Director of the Yoko- hama
Specie Bank, has been promoted to Vice-President sue- eceding Mr. Sultan. Mr. Kashi- wart was a member of the
Japanese Econornio Mission to America and Europe headed by Afr. Chokyuro Radono in 1937. -Domel.
Shanghai Neutrality Statement
com-
Tokyo, May 14. Under the heading, "Let's See It Work.” the Japan Times ments on the joint proclamation| Gydala, May 13.
issued by the Shanghai International While Danzig's Poles were cele
Settlement and French Concession In the course of his speech 11 Duce authorities regarding the mainten- beating Marshal Pilsudski's memory, n Nazi crowd rioted in the streets, made no reference to Danzig, Poland ance of strict neutrality in these nor privileged areas, and banning the wrecking a Polish restaurant, smash- and the Anglo-Turkish treaty,
to his claims against France.
activities of political associations. "Those who look through field ing the windows of a Polish news-
a break "The proclamation reads in a way paper distributing organisation and
or bend in the axis will now feel which is rather amusing, especially stoning a portrait of Marshal Pilsud-glasses trying to discover skl.
the Senate, humillated," he said. "Let no-one the part in which the authorities During these events
illusions, selemnly declare that from the be- cultivate any ridiculous which is predominantly Nazi, sent the because the doctrine of Fascism is ginning of the hostilities they have Polish authorities apologies for the recent bombing incident, when a clear and my will is inflexible. We striven to preserve neutrality in the Polish Customs official's house was will march with Germany to give areas under their control." damaged and also for the armed Europe peace with justice. Nazia attack on the Polish station- master at Marlanau, who was critical- ly injured.
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"If those authorities had thought FORMIDABLE BLOC
It unnecessary to inke this definite "In recent times three continents; step up now, permilling what they have been modified, but Japan, Ger- call patriotte' groups to go rampant, many and Italy have not abstracted murdering people in a cold-blooded one square metre of térritory or
manner, or
There is no indication as to what ? been presented with a sort of ultima. I situation in Danzig, the Poles, there angle inhabitant from the "sover-1 neutrality n the areas concerned has
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In order to avoid worsening of the
If they thought that go hand and hand have abandoned a meeting planned eignty of the great democracies, been well maintained up to now, they to
"A system of pointing a pistol at have extraordinarily poor eyesight. lac Britain and France would takeltum. Albania has lost her independ- for Friday night to the memory of
Pilsudski. The Danzig Germany and Italy bullt
Was up. at to give protection Versalles and has crumpled irrepar- if and when such a proposal is made chce to Italy, who already possesses Marshal
Islands close to Turkey, where police refused
"This sudden solicitude for main-Winter to them-Reuter.
troops and war material ore being Reuter.
ably, and an effort is being made taining neutrality does not meant concentrated."
to substitute guarantees, more, or much to us anyway. We have seen less asked for and more or less mul- enough to convince ourselves how tilateral.
they persistently try to thwart our "Wars are not won only with gold, work, and we will
carry on with more important still than gold is what we intend to accomplish, pro- will, and even more important is what Inter no proclamation."
Other Deputies paid high tribute to Britain's untiring efforts to safe- guard the security and independence of all countries and to her determine
tion to oppose violence, by arms, If
necessary.
peace Assure
DANZIG SENATE CRITICISED
Warsaw, May 13. It is stated here that windows in Polish restaurants and private houses
smashed this evening.
The press, criticising withi
the Danzig Senate, declared, that its attitude was provocative and that it cannot con- trol the situation,
and business places in Danzig were
GERMANY REGRETS
Berlin, May 13. The impending conclusion of the the alliance and Anglo-Turklah
the Anglo- favourable progress of favet begolations are marring the week-end atmosphere of Germany.
They declared that Turkey's army Special regret is shown in the
collaboration press that Turkey has fallen a vle and feet, in. fim to the British gift of persuasion." Britain's armed might, would in- in the With regard to Danzig, the Allege disputably meine Zeitung says, "Understanding Mediterranean.
The Assembly passed a unanimous between Britain and Germany is only thinkable on a basis of strict divi-vote of confidence in the Govern- sion of spheres of interest. Germent, approving "sincere friendship Danzig will be and the closest collaboration with many's right to realised even against British diplo Britain."-Router.
TIMES COMMENT macy. Settlement of this problem
London, May 13. can be delayed, but it cannot be prevented."-Reuter Special.
The newspapers hope the Anglo- Soviet talks will be completed very GERMAN COMMENT
soon, suggesting that the existing Turkish-Soviet friendship will be a Berlin, May 13.
nid to the Anglo-Soviet Commenting on the Anglo-Turkish valuable Pact, the semi-cificial Deutsche talks.
Times, commenting on the Diplomallsch Korrespondenz writes The
Agreement, S0JB 10-day that by the conclusion of an Anglo-Turkish siliance between the two countries, Turkey to-day is more united than Endand attains the aim which she ever in history. did not succeed in realising even Turkish foreign polley in recent after the World War, namely the years has been prudent, realistic and possibility of obtaining the Dar pacific.
terranean.
the
daneller and all Turkish ports us Sho JB not only European bases for the British feet in the power but an Asiatic power, and event of any war in which England her prestige with the Arabs should be involved in the Medi- Increasing-Reuter Bulletin.
PACT WITH FRANCE The paper says that up till now
London, May 18. The possibility that as Turkey had enjoyed the esteem and
a pre- confidence of all her friends, both liminary to Franco-Turkish old and new, but that the now premutual assistance pact, the Sanjak fers, under the pretext that her of Alexandretto will be ceded to security is threatened, to abandon Turkey, is canvassed by this morn this safe and enviable position and ing's newspapers. pursue a course which, without being The Times diplomatic correspon in any way profitable for herself or dent asserts that only a few points for peace in general, is bound to stand out before the transference of bring her into conflict with other the territory is finally settled. Powers.
The Daily Express political corTCS- pondent considers it probable that TURISH POLICY REGRETTED
an agreement to this effect will be In this connection the paper says reached_next week, that Immediately after the war The Daily Herald diplomatic cor- breaks out in the Mediterranean in respondent refers in more guarded which Italy is involved, Germany fashion to the prospect of a "final would be found on Italy's side. settlement" of the Sanjak question, The paper regrets that on the other without directly hinting at its nature. hand Turkey should abandon her
Tho
it is expected to paper adds solidarity with the countries of be reached in time to be approved south-cast Europe, which recognising by the League Council. their real interests lie, do nol deaire The New Chronicle features the
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The Gazera Polska writes, "Polish opinion sees in the atitude of the Senate proof of ill-will of the au- thorities, who are trying to provoke incidents between the Poles and, the people of Danzig-Reuter
courage. The formidable bloc_rang- Domei. ing from the Baltic to the Indian Ocean will not let itself be over- powered.
CONSUL'S VIEW
Tokyo, May 14.
"After the system of pistols comes Urging the necessity of reorganis-
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IL' DUCE'S BOAST The great democracies are invited NEWSPAPERS CONFISCATED
to give a fair opinion on our vlow- "There are tome foreigners who m
not want peace belleve it illegal to modify the Land Danzig, May 13. point that we do Wholesale confiscation of Polish simply because our internal situation Regulations without the approval of
phic declared Signor the Kuomintang catastrophic," here again | la
Government," Mr. newspaperH arriving
Miura said, but in his opinion the occurred to-day, including the official Mussolini In his speech."
It Duce exclaimed Ironically, "Is matter should be settled between the Gazeta Polska.
and sincero desire for peace Reformed Government Reports published abroad, alleging Italy's that a Polish communique was issued matched in the great democracies? foreign consular corps.
That While there are some foreigners warning Gerranny that any attempt We are inclined to doubt. at a coup d'etat in Danzig would the democracles are not sincerely at- who are afraid that Japan will at- meet with Polish military resistance, taclied to peace is shown by the fact tempt to settle the matter forcibly, are officially denied here.
that they started the so-called white Mr. Miura emphasised that Japan No communique regarding Danzig war in the economic field. We shall sincerely desired to reorganise "the" has been issued in the last few days, beat them by our courage and will Municipal Council system by rational
power. All the attacks will be use means. Domei. Reuter Special..
legs unid the system of guarantees will crumple up. Reuter.
DON PLEASED The impression made by: Signor warned Cerimany that Poland's army Mussolini's speech in diplomatic A girl of 20, who said she had "is in a state of readiness for war" circles is not unfavourable. It is never kissed a man, was stated at and ready to fight any attempt to felt that 11 Duct was pacife and Birmingham police court recently to seize, Danzig,
moderate and the general atmosphere have put up a magnificent fight in This warning is apparently meant was not influenced prejudicially defence of her honour."
...
POLAND READY FOR WAR
Warsaw, May 13. A blunt official statemet,” which caused
considerable amazement,
to forestall any means to attempt a Reuter, coup.
Informed circles said the Govern- ment felt the statement was a neceA- alty because they had received re-
LONDON
London, May 14 Never Kissed A Man
THE AXIS PACT “
Patis; May 14. The terms of the military pact be ports from Danzig giving the im.tween German and Italy said to have pression that the Nazis in the free been put forward by Hitler are re- city are hopeful of Poland remain ported in a Rome despatch, appear Ing inactive in the event of aing in to-day's Mating pa
The military section of the pact is plebiscite or even a putsch,
Meanwhile political observers are stated, to have been drafted by Hit- awailing Monday night's scheduled ler. The period of the pact is stated will demonstration in Danzig which they to be 10 years, after which say will give an indication of the be subjected to-revision.
The correspondent gives the mill- German attitude-United Preax -
tary ariicies as follows: ***WATCHFUL WAITINGH
to be drawn into a hostile combina-prospect of cession of the territory
Tokyo, May 14. tion against the axis Powers.
in an advice from its Paris corres The Miyako Shimbun says that the According to the paper, Turkey pondent.
Japanese Government will maintain appears willing to allow herself to The Times, in an editorial, remarks: an attitude of watchful waiting" in bo used as a "bridgehead for aggres-That the Sanjak will be united, connection with its possible media sive designs against South-eastern with Turkey before long, is a safe on between. Germany and Poland, Europe and thus assumed her share prophecy. This development should The paper reminds that Italy and of responsibilities for the increase of remove the last obstacle to con- some other Powers are already try international tension.—Trinɛ-Ocean, clusion of e Franco-Turkish "agree- ing to act ...na, médiátors in the pact of German-Polish dispute-Domet. ment on the lines of mutual assistance being negotiated between London and Angora."
the Reuter.
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3. The contracting parties will bind themselven to lay down" their drms only. simultaneously ́utter agreement.
HOSTILE ACT TO GERMANY
Berlin, May 14.. An Inspired alatement In foreign press says that the Turkish Premier's statement to the effect that Turkey by agreement with Britain is abandoning neutrality, has evoked particular Interest in der
derman poli- tical cirqles,
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Turkey continues, on terminal on the Gulf Coast, totallest covered 20' new gases, has kidrted on defined" freatica and they will SHOC
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Reginald William Henry Robinson (19), of Hartopp Road, Birmingham, was charged with committing an offence against Miss Vera Gladys Christine Marlow, of Tonbridge Road: Erdington, Birmingham, and attempting to suffocate her.
The hearing was adjourned:
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