London, Oct. 30.
Soviet and Turkish spokesmen today strongly discredited a rumour which was circulated here last night to the effect that Russia had giv military. guarantees, whic would be operative in the event of a German attack on Turkey.
British authorities also indicated that the rumour was contradicted by ble information in their pos-
It was recalled that Russia and Turkey discussed a military alliance a year ago but the negotiations failed, largely because the Moscow govern" ment insisted the alliance should never be operative against Germany.
Well-informed diplomats here believe that Soviet policy, now as then, is bent on avoiding any commitments which would involve the risk. of war with Germany.—United Press.
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