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the Allies if they are engaged in any conflict in the eastern Mediterranean
or by virtue of the British and French guarantees to Greece and Rumania. of the -
This is highlight
AID
OF
BY
MUTUAL
TURKEY
TREATY
SIGNED
NAZI
EFFORTS
FROM CAUSE
LONDON, OCT. 19 (REUTER). — A PACT
ΤΟ
OF
BETWEEN BRITAIN AND TURKEY WAS Full Text of
SIGNED THIS AFTERNOON.
THE TREATY, WHICH IS PRACTICALLY IN
Agreement
WEAN ANKARA
ALLIES FAIL
LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reu-
ITS ORIGINAL STATE AND HAS UNDER- GONE ONLY VERY SLIGHT AND UN-ter)-The text of the Ankara Agreement is published. It IMPORTANT MODIFICATIONS, PROVIDES
consists of nine articles: 1.—that the British and French Governments
undertake to assist Turkey
(a) in the event of any act of aggression ||
by any European Power;
(b) if any action by a European Power shall lead to a war in the Medi- terranean and in which Turkey should be involved;
2. Turkey agrees to come to the support of
Britain and France
(a) in the event of any act of aggression by a European Power involving
the Eastern hostilities in terrancan;
Medi-
(b) if the United Kingdom and France are engaged in hostilities as a result of their guarantees to Rumania and Greece.
3.-the three governments agree to consult with regard to common action in the event of any of the conditions arising under the previous articles.
The treaty is for a period of 15 years.
The protocol provides that Turkey shall not be compelled to take action under the treaty if such action should involve war with of the signature of the Anglo-Franco- Soviet Russia.
Turkish Agreement,
Staff Talks Open Announcement that the Pact
ANKARA, Det. 19 (Reuter). of Mutual Assistance would be General Wavell and General Wey- signed came immédiately after and to-day began their staff talks the departure from Moscow of with Turkish military leaders.
Mr. Neville Chamborinin, the Bri- the Turkish Foreign Minister, tish Prime Minister, has telegraphed
Saydam.
Prime M. Sarajoglu, and the arrival in M.
the Turkish personal message of Ankara of General Weygand Minister, (the French Commander-in-Chief good wishes and congratulations on the conclusion of the Treaty of in Syria and former Chief of Mutual Assistance, and welcoming Staff and General Wavell (the this additional proof of the resolve of British Commander-in-Chief in the three countries to collaborate in furthering common Interests, and the Near East).
looking forward to the continuance pursuing the The visit of the Allied war chiefs of co-operation in at Ankura will continue the close policy named in the Treaty.
milliary contacts maintained with Turkey since May when mutual nexistance, pacts between Britain,
Turkey and France were announced.
General Orbay, the Turkian com mander, le now in London second visit to England.
his
on
Camouflaging An Army
Since May the Germans have tried Has Now Become A
every means of detaching Turkey from the Allies.
Von Papon Checkmated. Herr Franz von Papen, the veteran diplomat, was sent to Ankara. It
1. Britain and France are to assist Turkey in the event of the latter baing a victim of aggression:
2.-Thore will be mutual assistance in the avont of Turkey, on the one hand, and Britain and France on the other, being involved in war in
the Mediterrancan as the result of an act of aggrossion;"
3. Turkoy will assist Bri- tain and France in hostilitics arising in virtue of the Anglo- French guarantees to Greece and Rumania:
4.In the event of Britain and France being involved in hostilitics in consequence of European
J
aggression by power without the provisions of Articles 2 and 3 being ap- plicable, the contracting par-
ics
consult together will while Turkey will abservo 'at least a benevolent neutrality towards Britain and France;
5. The pact provides for similar consultations with the
view to common action in the
cvent of aggression against 1nother European state, which ny of the contracting partics has undertaken to assist, or in the ovent of indirect aggres- sian which menaces the se- curity of any contracting power:
6. The pact affirms the treaty is not directed against any country:
7-Provisions are equally binding as bilateral obligations botwoon Turkey and each of the other two contracting partics;
8-If the contractants aro engaged in hostilities in con- sequence of the operation of the Treaty, they will not con- cludo a separate poaco;
9. The Troaty is valid for 15 years, to be automatically renewablo for a further fira years untess denounced at the expiration of 15 years, and it becomes effective immediata-
ly.
The protocol exempta Tur- kay from the obligations of
Fine Art In France the Treaty which would com-
J
LONDON, Oct. 19.(Reuter).
A correspondent with the
not without interest that this gentle- British armies in France makes
man is now on his way back o Berlin to report.
Jan Interesting comparison · be-
pel her to enter armed conflict with the Sovicts.
Premier Informs House
of Details of Treaty
LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reuter)-In the House of Com- nons to-day, Mr,' Chamberlain made a statement with regard to the Anglo-Franco- Turkish Treaty,
RUSSIAN DEMANDS
Said To Be Worrying British Authorities
TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Reuter).—
He said that though negotia- tions, which had been proceetling since he made his statement on May 12, had been protracted, they had never shown any material differences of views. and throughout had been con- Idueted in an atmosphere of
mutual trust and confidence,
ut the Reports of Soviet demands on Agreement on the terms treaty was renched gone three weeks China are regarded here Inge, but signature was postponed meaning that the Soviet Union
with the concurrence of the Anglois determined to stick to its! Fernch Governments as the Turkish demands.
Government hoped that the visit of
M. Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign
19
Anuther Press message states thal
ENGLAND PARTIALLY UNDER WATER
LONDON, Oct, 19 (Reuter). --FLODDS over an area of '600 square milles which followed heavy rain on Wednesday begin to subside during the night, but rain fell ngalu -to-day and waters are rising once more.
In Bedfordshire, the Hoods are spreading east and many villages are still isolated.
In many parts of the country, they have reached a depth of four feel,
Newport and Pagnell in Bitckinghamshire have been cut
ull.
A girl cyclist was swept of her machine and, until rescued,
was flouting by.
WESTERN FRONT
Moselle Patrols Skirmish
PARIS, Oct. 19 (Reuter).
An official communique states that "during the day there were numerous patrols on either side, more especial- ly in the region cast of Moselle.
"Our artillery was parti-
clung to a telegraph pole which cularly active in the same
Britain's Command
Of The Seas
district.
"It is confirmed by Informa- tion gathered that the Germans launched an attack in force on October 16 at a spot some four miles east of Moselle and 18 Įmiles cast of the Saar.
Orderly Withdrawal
"Cavalry units, with infantry sup- port, were left alone to keep contact Jufter the withdrzewal of the bulk of the divisions which conducted the
Minister to Moscow, might result in the situation has affmedie Brit Makes Result Of War tensive at the beginning of Septem-
the conclusion of o Turko-Russian authorities, and the British Ambassa +parallel-traty
dor. Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr ¦:-helleyed-to-have-sought-Inforna-i
Itium on the subject from General
Chiang Kai-shek.
Inevitable..........
ber, and which wilheirow in record- tince with orders received at the very ||beginning""of the artillery~ prepara-
tion. LONDON, Oct. 19 (Router).
"This movement was successfully The daily special commentary effected over the whole front on a on the war says that Great depth at
which certain points
Detachment Trapped
Negotiations Suspendod Negotiations which M, SaraJoglu) had het ande, Sing in Moscow had wow been temporarily suspended. The Hongkong Report Quoted Turkish Governinent felt Ura certain
A Hongkong report cites informa-Britain is far better prepared mounted to almost six miles. them could not be ton, alleged to have been obtained to-day than in 1914. proposals made
couriled with the pafuls already from Chungking that the Soviet agreed upon between Turkey, on the Union is also demanding that the She bas bad a year in which to "The units involved took their one hand, and Bellain and France, Chinese Government shall keep upatore supplies, to arm, and to institute stand us had been planned on a line on the other (Cheers).
resistance against Japan. The de-compulsory service.
organised beforehand, far in advance Nevertheless it had been announced and is sold it be prompted by the
if our system of permanent forüßen- both from Moscow and Ankora that desire to keep Japan engaged in a Sa is not compelled to dissipate tions, and muffered only very light Turko-Russian relations vontinue to war of attrition.
her effort, as In 1914, by expedition losses, Britain and France, on the other to Mesopotamia, Egypt and rest on a foundation of friendship
hund, it is nsserted, are dealing to Dardanelles, but cun devote the entire ments, consisting of an officer and "However, one of these detuth- (Cheers).
Meanwhile the Turkish Government urchase raw materials from China power of the
to stopping 50 men
were outBlanked by the deelded not to defer any longer the and
ΣΕΓΕ assuming! attitude in supplies to Germany, and to place enemy, and defended itself gallantly. slature of the Anglo-Turkish | favour of a Sino-Japanese peace. 1,000,000 men on the Western Front, "After some fluctuations, the battle where unity of command has been front at present is stabilised on lines effected from the outsel
Treaty and "I am stlad to be able to announce that the Treaty was signed at Ankara half an hour ago," "con- tinued Mr. Chamberlain amid cheers. No Temporary Arrangement "The full text of the Treaty will be available to-morrow. The Treaty is valid for a minimum period of 10 years. Therefore it is no temporary arrangement to meet pressing emer- gency but a soild testimony of the
concerned three governments
ol! long-term polley pursue collaboration (cheers)..
д
to
are
Hitler Might
Recall This
navy
Germany's Handicaps
the
Germany begins the war with her people underfed and dispirited, her supplies sufficient only for a short war, her hopes of drawing on raw materials from Russin fnding, and the German gold reserve in- sufficient to pay for supplies from the few countries whose communications with Germany are still open.
When He Guaranteed meagre
East Europe Neutrals LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reuter).
"It will give the House great satis-Mr. R. A. Butler, Under- Moreover, all the neutral countries faction to learn that these negotia Secretary for Foreign Affairs, are impressed by British firmness and recognise Britain's right to dontrol
tions have been brought to a ́success-
ful conclusion and the seal set on our replied to-day to a question in the supplies for the enemy close and cordial relations with House of Commons as to when
Germany's only hope Hea in country, for the quality and charao-and how Germany had guaran-Blitzkrieg (Lightning War), but this ter of whose people we have the teed the integrity of Belgium, has no chance against the well pre- highest regard and admiration (loud the Netherlands, Luxemburg pared Maginot Line.
cheers)."
and Denmark.
Mr. Butler and
Britain sill commands. the North
that the first Sea, despite some losses, all of which
Opposition Tributos Major Clement Attlee, the Labour Leader, welcomed the statement and German guarantee to Belghan
was have been scrupulously admitted by said he hoped that agreement would given on October 13, 1937, when the Admiralty
was de- long endure and that Anglo-Turkish Hitler announced that he
termined not to infringe Belgium's friendship might be strengthened,
The margin of proponderance in chips with which Britain entered the war was designed to make ample on allowance for expected losses.
Sir Percy Harris, for the Oppost-inviolability and Integrity.
· This guarantee was repeated by the tion Liberals, congratulated the
Naz Ambassador to Brussels Government, and sald It was a great triumph for Lord Hallfax and the August 20 of this year.
Was A similar German guarantee whole Government to have to skil- fully guided what must have been given to Luxemburg on August. 28. to the Netherlands on August 20, and difficult negotiations.
Sir Percy also paid a tribute to the to Denmark on August 20.
The guarantees were given on the immense progress of Turkey since, the
that each .country War in arts, civilisation and economic understanding
ПЕЦ
The length of time M. Sarajoglu tween our troops of to-day and German "Sausage" development (loud, cheers). He said preserved an attitude of stret
was in Moscow showed that there in 1914.
One of the mata diferencès, hot
Is Captured
that it was particularly satisfactory trality. that Turkey should be standing
i
concern.
.
Stupid Claim
Germany claims command of the
North Sea, which she calls the Ger man Ocean, but no single German merchant ship can enter the North Sen to-day, and none is able to penetrate the ring of British worshipi and aircraft behind which British sea-borne trade continues uninter-
ruptedly."
The German fleat has made no
attempt to break this ring, while the air attacks against warships have proved costly failures,
alongside Britain in the fight for law Dardanelles was certainly the chief was some difficulty in the Turko-
order and decency. In international subject of the Moscow talks, and that was what caused Germany the most Soviet talks. Yesterday Turkey an says, in that to-day camouflage" has LONDON, Oct. 19 (Reuter)--A ]affairs, nounced that Russia had presented | been brought to a fine art.
German observation balloon which
Pact Picason Paris - Although the Reids are alive with drifted on the Western Front into
Yugo-Slav Approval new proposals which Turkey could
PARIS, Oct. 10 (Router)-Well- not accept.
mer and guns, and can see hardly a Britials lines is now being examined informed circles are delighted, at the
BELGRADE, Oct. 10. (Router) These proposals included one in sign of them.
at Britlah Headquarters.
conclusion of the Ankara agreement. Although no official comment
the Anglo-Franco- connection with the Dardanelles.
One never sees columna of infantry
The wire cable attached to
Interest attaches to the question: avaliable on
· OTTAWA, · Oct. 19 (Reuter) - Turkey declared she could not be on the road, and rarely a horse or "bound by any agreement in respect | mule.
balloon fouled overhead cables and "What attitude will Italy adopt? Turkish Agreement, headlines - and
Praling. Turkey loyalty, ie the presentation of the 'nows show Candian Air Force planea have car- of the Dardanalles oxcept those of an There is never a line of care by interrupted the local electricity sup
Temps anys Germany has suffered unqualided approval by the Yugoried out a successful attack 011
German U-boat in the north Atlantic. Infernational order,
the roadaldo to give away the post-ply for ten minutes.
another diplomatic 'check. The balloon was set on fire.
The Slav press. Finally came the important newaition of headquarters.
the
Canadians Sink A U-Boat
which had been planned.
"We took prisoners at diferent points."
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