The Turkish military mission that left Istanbul last night to come here via Paris will also take part in the conversations. The mission is headed by General Kiazim, Inspector-General of the Turkish Army.
itary quarters declared that Turkey's participation in these London parleys would be of the greatest importance.
Turkey, the Reich's ally in the World War, had reorganized her Army partially on the German model, they said. German military missions had never broken off contacts with Turkish officers.. Only the Turkish air force was free of German influence, they declared.
Since Ankara reorientated its foreign policy, Turkish Army liaisons with the French and British Army became imperative. Great Britain accorded Ankara credits totalling £16,000,000 and these will be devoted io the purchase of British war materials. All military quarters here pointed out that the Turkish Army would play a most important role in the defence of the whole Near East,—Havas.
Sir Edmund Ironside's Appointment London, June 3.
The appointment of Edmund Ironside, Governor of Gibraltar, to the new post of Inspector-General of British overseas forces was regarded here today as being of exceptional importance, It was the sequel to the institution of compulsory military service and the conclusion of Anglo-Polish and Anglo-Turkish alliances, informed quarters stated, Sir Edmund's task will be to organize continental expeditionary: forces should circumstances call for. them. His first job, for which he especially fitted because of his service during the World War in Russia and the Near East, will be to form special units destined for service in case of conflict in Poland, Greece, Turkey, and Rumania, "n London, June 3.
An immense crowd gathered this afternoon in Hyde Park to witness a review by the Duke of Kent of the London Fire Brigade and the London Auxiliary Fire Service.
On the review. ground 20,000 men and women auxiliaries were inspected by the Duke, who, with the Duchess, drove "ound the ground in an open car.
After the inspection, there was a parade of 70 vehicles, showing representative types of all peace and wartime fire-fighting appliances, and this was followed by a display of fire drill, in which auxiliary as well as professional firemen took part. Ta-beaux were also displayed illustrate ing the auxiliary river service, cyclists, despatch cars, pumps of all kinds towed by private cars, taxicabs, auxiliary tenders and lorries.—Wireless through Reuter.
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