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TURKEY'S POSITION IN

EUROPE IS ANALYZED

"MAN" WANTED TO SEE MR. CHAMBERLAIN

An incident in Downing-street

IMPORTANCE IN BALANCE of power BETWEEN REICH, RUSSIA AND BRITAIN during the Cabinet meeting re-

was a century ago.

One look at the map of the Mediterranean will suffice to convince anyone of the importance of Turkey in the present struggle for the survival of democracy in Europe.

The first fact brought home fought the Crimean War in the by the map is that Turkey aiddle of the last century. This has a foothold in both Asta brings us to a cardinal pot of and Europe, resulting in her British policy, namely, keeping a control over the Dardanelles. Seax neutral power in control of the entrance to the Black Sea. Thus it can be seen that she To-day this is still as true as it dominates the mouth of the Black Sea and this fact in-

On occasions, instead of openly volves Russia, most influen-attacking Turkey to attain her ob- tial power in this zone, injective. Russia employed more Turkish affairs.

diplomatic means-she

helped From a very early period in Rus-Turkey--for a consideration, of stan history, the Imperial Govern-course. Russia too has often lent ment took an Interest in Ottoman assistance and in return exacted n politics." After Peter the Great. In few strips of territory. At present 1703, obtained the 'Window on the the two countries are holding

Russlan Baltic, every

Emperor parleys in Moscow, strove to plant the Double Eagle on the shores of the Black Sea. To

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further their alms, the Russians On the other hand, Turkey Is pursued various means to achieve ever conscious of the British com- the same end-an outlet to the mand of the Mediterranean, and Mediterranean. The easiest way the Turks are especially mindful to success obviously lay in the dis-of the power of His Majesty's Ex- memberment of the territories of chequer. The recent loan ot the Sick Man of Europe.'

£25,000,000 went a long way in For this purpose. the Tsarist convincing the Turks. that the government encouraged « revolts British Lion still sits upon amongst the subjugated minorities. throne of "gold. The Turks are As a result, first Greece and later stern realists and it has not taken Bulgaria and Rumania won. In-nem long to realise that money dependence for themselves by makes guns and that Britain has throwing off the Turkish yoke, the money.

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cently led to the appearance at "Bow-street of Esmond Robert Har- rison, 29, a stoker, of Kayham Village, Leicester. He was accused' before Mr. McKenna of obstructing the police,

P.c. Brennan, who was on duty at No. 10. Downing-street sald that Harrison attempted to enter No. 10, and said he wanted Mr. Cham- berlain to read a Bible which he was carrying He refused to go became very violent away and Assistance was summoned and a police van had to be obtained to Harrison to Canon-row convey police station.

Harrison. In evidence, admitted that he went to No. 10, but dented he obstructed the police.

"Mr. Chamberlain was asking the bapers for people to help, and I thought I could speak to him,” he added.

Mr. D. Meston, OF Harrison. stated that he wanted to put his views on the international attua- tion before certain people. He was willing and would give an under- taking to leave London at once.

Harrison was bound over on his a own undertaking to leave and re-

main out of London.

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Turks who are better informed. fully appreciate the fact that the policy pursued for the return of Alexandretta would perhaps bear more fruit than an attempt on the battle. Therefore, the field of leaders of modern "Turkey do not alliance with. Hitler Cavour, an when they can achieve their ends in a more peaceful manner.

Hitler considers Turkey as on- other step in his 'Drang nach Osten'

Drive or

to the

East.

RUSSIA VS. BRITAIN

As regards the latter, she is not Russia then hoped that Pan-oblivious to the fact that an un- Slavism would make her Mistress friendly Turkey would be a con- of the Balkans. However, Britain. stant threat to her dominance of She wary lest the Russian Bear set the Eastern Mediterranean.

to India, realises that from Turkey would foot on the

come the most vigorous thrust against the Suez Canal and the Mosul-Halfa pipe Inc. Bearing this in mind, Britain will strive to seep Turkey as an ally. Whatever the out-come of the talks at Mos- cow, there can be little doubt that | Though originally intended as a a pronounced bid for Turkish sup-slogan for German penetration into port will be made to the Turkish the Balkans, no doubt Hitler has a delegation as présent in London. wider interpretation for it the FRANCO-TURKISH RELATIONS seizure of over a hundred thousand Next great power in order of im- rupees designed to stir up internal portance in Turkish affairs is unrest during the past week should France. Recently; to improve the Prove Hitler's designs even so far mutual relations of the two Powers affeld Sanjak of Alexandretta, a semi- autonomous territory between the two countries, was handed back to

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the Turks. Possession of Syrla, one of the states carved out of the isinenbered Ottoman Empire just after the first World War, is of paramount importance to France

as it is the only French base in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Near East: Besides, much of the Navy's of supply comes through Syria. Thus France also plays an important role in Turkey's foreign

affairs.

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as India. The idea of a Railway that Beriin Baghdad would menace Britain as a Sword of Damocles is still hovering some- where in the back of Hitler's mind. However, the Turks are tired of being used as pawns on the Euro- pean chess-board,

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The great power with the smal- lest finger in the Turkish pie is Italy. All along Turkey's Mediter- ranean coast are dotted the numer- ous Dodacanese Islands, II Duce's. chief base for operations against Turkey, if the call to arms should HITLER AND TURKEY

ever arise. Troops from the Despite the fact that they do not islands, together with naval and at any point share a common fron-air units, could, at very short tler, Germany has up to the pre-notice, provide, Mussolini with a sent been playing a significant powerful spear-head for any cam- part in Turkish diplomacy, Hitler, paign on the mainland. During Pineapple and Cream Cheese Salad within the space of six short years, the Greeco-Turkish War which has increased both the population immediately followed the Great and area of Germany by one half. War, Italy was

only oke And to the Turkey, who lost so amongst the victorious Western much in the last war, this suggests powers, who sided with the Turks. a golden opportunity to regain Possibly 'to-day. Rome might again some of her former power by try to gain Ankara's support following in Fuehrer Hitler's foot-through encouraging a Pan-Turk steps. However those of the policy.

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Now that the interests of the powers have been noted what of present-day Turkey?" The country has undergone a radical change since Kemal Ataturk, late Dictator. took over the relns of government. When the war with, Greece came to an end in 1923, there had been strife within the country for fully

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fifteen years. The Young Turks, AIDED SOLDIER

who revolted in 1908, began this

bloodshed which next showed itself in the Balkan wars of 1912-13.

Finally, after the World War, the

TO DESERT

Bentence of three months' im- Greek Wor nearly resulted in the complete subjucation of what lit-prisonment was passed at Tower! tle remained of the former Otto Bridge on William Dallas, 37, a kitchen porter, of Lanfrane-street, man Empiria.

SE, charged with receiving and Out of this chaos; Kemal, the making away with a kilt, tunic, "Lone Wolf," had to build a modern sporran, cap and other Army state. At, a very early stage the clothing, and aiding and abetting capital was moved to the heart of a soldier to desert.

Turkey away from the bribery and

corruption of the Sultan's govern- Police evidence was given that aj ment at Constantinople. The Dic-young soldier came to London and tator's most difficult domestic met Dallas, who told him he could problem was to separate Religion get him a job. He then gave from the State. His reforms along civilian clothing to the soldier, this line changed the whole out-who was later arrested look of Turk foreign policy for deserter.

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tional balance of Power. The last Whatever the future holds in war showed the importance of store for Turkey, one thing is cer- Turkey. The present one is likely tain, "Although few in numbers, to emphasize it once again-(LR),

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