THE NEW TURKEY.
“The only way in which the Turkish nation can overcome ignorance is through education, and this can he mime possible only by a new Turkish alphabet. The adoption of the new characters in the form of law will constitute one of the greatest reforms in our struggle towards progress, and will assure the entrance of Turkey into the great family, of the civilised peoples. 'The parliament responsible lor its adoption will make for itself a privi.egcd place not only in Turkish history, but in that of the universe 1 look to everyone who already knov.s bow to read and write i-lie new letters to get to work and teach all with whom lie comes in contact to do the same, and thereby assure the fulfilment in the space of a few years ol a need which has never vet been satisfied. The freeing of our compatriots - loin the bondage of ignorance will he o revolution which will give our exist •lice a new and exceptional vigour au<! mean the opening to Turkey of a new ■vorld of light.”- -Mustapha Keinal.
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Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1929, Page 7
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183THE NEW TURKEY. Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1929, Page 7
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