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Persian question continues min topic of today’s editorials.
Leading article of semi-official Ulus Angora although couched
in moderate terms nevertheless declares that Allied
"interference” in neutral country has caused unfavourable
impression in Turkey, where respect for other nations*
independence is held as matter of principle. Article goes on
to say it would seem that Persia had fallen victim to her
ownership of territory affording Anglo-Saxon world shortest and
safest means of communication with Russia.
Ixdam Istanbul (Constantinople) remarks somewhat bitterly
that real motive is that Allies need to constitute a common
front, in Caucausus and also enable British help to reach Russia.
Turkey-remained loyal to principle that nothing can justify
crushing a free and neutral country. British policy can
satisfy Turkish public opinion only by concluding agreement with
Persia.
Cumhuriyet, Vatan, Tan and Tasviri Efkar express similar
views respecting motive but in milder form. All deplore
action taken and hope for peaceful solution.
RECd. POL. DEPt.
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INDIA OFFICE