Istanbul, June 3.
Turkey was in a state of suppressed tension and was quietly preparing to enter the European War on the side of the Allies today after the Premier, Dr. Refik Saydam, warned the Turkish people last night that they might be compelled to "take up arms" at any moment.
The Premier clearly indicated that Turkey would plunge into the European War on the side of the Allies if Italy joins forces with Germany against Britain and France.
Without mentioning Italy by name, he indicated that Premier Benito Mussolini was almost ready to enter the European War and recalled lurkéy's mutual assistance pact with. the Allies. Under this pact Turkey is pledged to go to the aid of Britain ind France against any nation attacking them in the Mediterranean area, except Russia.
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