TURKEY IN DANGER

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 October 1941, Page 6

TURKEY IN DANGER

EARLY NAZI ATTACK POSSIBLE COUNTRY BETTER ARMED THAN IT WAS. PRESIDENT TO REVIEW TROOPS. (By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright) (Received This Day, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, October 26. An increasing German threat to the Caucasus throws the spotlight cnee more on Turkey,” says the “Sunday Times” Ankara correspondent. It is believed that Hitler will not hesitate to infringe upon Turkey’s neutrality if he succeeds in subduing the Crimea and decides to risk a sea invasion of the Caucasus. Turkey is going through a critical period, but enough time has been gained to present to the world a consolidated and stronger nation. If the respite continues throughout the winter, Turkey next summer will be potentially the strongest nation in the Balkans and Middle East. Britain and the United States are contributing to this strength with an ever-increas-ing flow of armament's. President Inonu and his Government are preparing the Turkish nation to play its role. When the eighteenth anniversary of the Turkish Republic is celebrated on Wednesday, the President will review trops clad in Britishmade battle dress, steel helmets and boots. There will also be a display by British-made bombers and fighters. Not only the military lessons, but the political lessons of the war have been taken to heart in Turkey. Turkish statesmen are unwilling to risk their future with vacillating partners, but there is no ground for doubting Turkey’s loyalty and sincerity.