The Archive · 1936

Details of Convention

Montreux, July 17.

Well-informed sources here to-day said that the new Convention will provide for the following point 1.—Freedom of passage for all time Jand for all nations of commercial ships.

2—Freedom of passage in time of war of the warships of neutral nations Turkey is also a neutral power.

3.—A_ maximum tonnage allowance the Black Sea after passing through the Straits of 30,000 tons for foreign powers.

4—The prohibition of the passage' lof submarines and aircraft. carriers: belonging to powers not bordering the [Black Sea.

5.—The prohibition of the passage'

all belligerent warships, except if the latter are acting under orders of the League of Nations Council or fare carrying out provisions of the [regional pact signed by Turkey.

Turkey is allowed to refuse passage if and when she thinks that there is danger of wi '1—Abolition of the Straits Control Commission.

Permission for Turkey to remillitarize the Straits as soon as the convention is signed.

The convention is to remain open for Italy's signature: Havas.

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