The Archive · 1940

Close Ca-Operation Between Turkey Britain in Face Axis Moves

Turkish Journal Objects to German Plans for New European Order; Emergency Measures Taken

Istanbul, Nov. 20.

Sir Hughe _Knatchbull-Hugessen, Britis, Ambassador to Turkey, conferred today with Mr. Sukru Sarajoglu, Turkish Foreign Minister, in a meeting which well-informed observers interpreted as indicating close Turkish-British ce-operation in the face of Axis moves.

Dr. Refik Saydam, Premier, in addressing a political' group, indicated that a national tightening up could be expected as a result of the National Protection Law, the purpose of which was to widen Government powers in the event of war.—United Press.

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