1939-10-20 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 20, 1939

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Britain And France Sign Pact With Turkey MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S

STATEMENT ON SUCCESS OF VITAL NEGOTIATIONS

London, To-day.

THE PRIME MINISTER, Mr. Chamberlain, making LABOUR TO

a statement with regard to the Anglo-Franco-

WHAT WILL BE ITALY'S ATTITUDE?

Paris, To-day. Well-informed circles are delighted at the conclusion

Turkish treaty said that though negotiations RAISE ISSUE of the Ankara agreement.

which had been proceeding since he made his OF INDIA

statement on May 12 had been protracted, they had never shown any material difference of views and throughout had been conducted in an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence Labour opposition, gave notice yester- (cheers.)

London, To-day. Mr. C. R. Attlee, leader of the

day that the Labour Party intended to raise the subject of India and the war in the House of Commons Thursday.

next

The Prime Minister announced that the Government of India and the

An agreement on the terms of the treaty had been reached some three weeks ago but signature was postponed with the concurrence of the Bri-Government of Burma Draft Orders tish and French Governments as the Turkish would be considered in the House on

Government hoped that the visit of the Foreign Tuesday. Reuter. Minister, M. Sarajoglu to Moscow might result in the conclusion of a Turco-Russian parallel treaty.

FULL TEXT OF ANKARA ALLIANCE

London, To-day.

Ankara

The text of the agreement is published. consists of nine articles:

It

The negotiations which M. Sarajo- glu had been conducting in in Moscow had now been temporarily suspended as the Turkish Government felt that certain proposals made to them could not be reconciled with points already agreed between Turkey on one hand and France and Britain on the other (cheers).

Nevertheless, it had been an- nounced both from Moscow and Ankara that Turco-Russian rela- tions continue to reat on a foun- dation of friendship (cheers). Meanwhile, the Turkish Government had agreed to not to defer any longer the signature of the Anglo-Turkish treaty and I am glad to be able to an- nounce that the treaty was signed at Ankara

half an hour ago, (loud cheers).

(1) That Britain and France will assist Turkey in the event of

the latter being a victim of aggression;

(2). Providing mutual assistance in the event of Turkey, on the hand, and Britain and France on the other, being involved in war in the The treaty is valid for a minimum Mediterranean as a result of aggres-period of 15 years and therefore is no

one

sion;

(3) Turkey to assist Britain and France in hostilities arising in virtue of the Anglo-French guarantees Greece and Rumania;

CONSULTATIONS

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(4) In the event of Britain France being involved in hostilitics in consequence of aggression by European power with the provisions of articles two and three being up plicable, the contracting parties will consult together, while Turkey will observe at least a benevolent neutral- ity towards Britain and France;

SOLID TESTIMONY

ing emergency, but solid testimony by temporary arrangement to meet press- the three Governments concerned of their intention to pursue a long-term policy of collaboration. (cheers).

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It will give the House great satis- faction to learn that these negotia- tions have been brought to a success- aful conclusion and the seal set on our close and cordial relations with country with quality of character for whose people we have the highest re- gard and admiration. (loud cheers).

LABOUR WELCOME . (5) To provide similar consultation

Major Attlee, Leader of the Labour with a view to common action in the Opposition, welcomed the statement event of aggression against another and hoped that the agreement would European state which any the long endure and that Anglo-Turkish contracting parties has undertaken to friendship might be strengthened. assist or in the event of indirect aggression which menaces the secur- ity of any contracting power;

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equally

AGAINST ANY COUNTRY (6) It affirms that the treaty directed against any country; (7) The provisions are binding as bilateral obligations be- tween Turkey, and“ each of the other; two contracting parties;

Sir Percy Thomas, for the Opposi tion Liberale congratulated the Government and said that it was a great triumph, for the Foreign 8e- cretary, Lord Halifax, and the whole Government to have so skil fully guided what must have been difficult negotiations..>

LAW, ORDER AND DECENCY He went on to pay a tribute to the (8) If the contractants are engag- immense progress of Turkey since the ed in hostilities in consequence of war in arts, civilisation and economie the operation of the treaty, they will development. (loud cheers). not conclude a separate peace;

He said that it was particularly sa-

(9) The treaty, valid for 15 years, tisfactory that Turkey should be is automatically renewable for a fur-standing alongside Britain in the fight ther five years, unless denounced at for law, order and decency in interna- the expiration of 15 years, and be-tional affairs, (cheers) —Reuter, comes effective immediately.

A protocol exempta. Turkey from and congratulations on the conclusion the obligations of the treaty which of the, treaty of mutual assistance would compel her to enter armed con- and welcoming this additional proof filat with Soviet Russia.

of the resolve of the three countries

PREMIER'S MESSAGE

to collaborate in furthering common Mr. Chamberlain has telegraphed interests and looking forward to the to the Turkish Premier, M. Saydam, continuance of co-operation in pursu a personal message of good wishesling the polley of the treaty,--Reuter,

STAFF TALKS IN PROGRESS

Interest attaches to this question:--- What attitude will Italy adopt?

Praising Turkey's loyalty, "Le Temps" says that Germany has suf- fered another diplomatic check.

The question of the Dardanelles was certainly the chief subject of the Moscow talks and that is what caus- Reuter. ed Germany the most concern.

YUGOSLAVIA APPROVES

Belgrade, To-day. Although no official comment is Ankara, To-day. available on the Anglo-Franco-Tur- General Sir Archibald Waverell and kish agreement, General Weygand have already begun presentation of the news shows that headlines and the Staff talks with Turkish military it has the unqualified approval of the leaders. Reuter.

Yugoslavian press.--Reuter.

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