"Trrefutable Proof' of Sofia's Recognition of Turkish Undertakings to Britain, Greece Seen Istanbul, Feb. 21.
SUGGESTION that in virtu of the agreement with Turkey the Bulgarian Government will allow German troops to cross her terri ry was refuted today in the Turkish newspaper "Vakit" which said "Certain people think that the signing of the Ankara pact means Bulgaria has secured Turkey's neutrality in order to allow passage of German troops through Bulgarian territory. Without hesitation the Turks reply, "No!"
"There is irrefutable proof that Bulgaria by signing the declaration unreservedly recognizes Bri friendship and alliances."
Deputy Yaltchin, writing in the "Yenisabah," emphasizes thatthe Brilish-Turkish alliance is immutable and declares the war of nerves which the Axis has launched in the Balkans will be scattered before a fortress the strength of Turkey.
"Continuous contacts with Britain during die ult moments have led to {rlendship, mutual respect and confidence "between the two countries becoming deeply rooted," he adds. "Today as hitherto the Turkish people follow the same path as Britain, always remaining sincere friends. in wood and bad days and Allies with the same ideals."—Reuter,
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