The Archive · 1940

The French Premier, M, Edouard

France to Send Old Paris, Dee. 31

Daladier, yesterday proposed that Parliament approve a contribution of Frs5,000,000 to the earthquake vie-tims of Turkey. The Premier asked that immediate action be taken on his proposal—United Press.

Turkey and the Soviet Government.

apparent there is a re-birth of Russian imperialism to the exclusion of pacific tendencies and respect for the' Independence of smaller nations. which inthe past has distinguished the Soviet regime. Turkey fought for centuries against Russian impenalism." the correspondent, stated, ud she will do 30 again if the need should arise. With Soviet Govern ment, she has maintained most friendly relations during the last fitleen years. Now, however, it is being asked here whether a continu ance of "Russian" policy, as illustrated in Poland, the Baltic States and Finland, is to be expected, and if the Finnish' expedition fails, in what direction "Soviet attention will be turned.

"Or it Is being asked: Will Fine Jand have provided a salutary lesson which wilt bring the Soviet Government back to Its former respect for the sovereign rights of its neighbours and to close friendship with Turkey The answer to these questions is likely to be forthcoming during the next few months."—Reuter.

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