The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07
Turkey Surrenders Internationally.

The Turkish Government has surrendered to
the Allied forces and is now out of the war.
The following terms were dictated by the Allies,
and accepted by the defeated Turks Oh the LIST:
LIST. The opening of the Dardanelles and Bos-
phorus and access to the Black Sea- Allied &C.
cupation of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus forts.
I'D The POSITIONS of all mine fields, torpedo
tGbeS and other distractions in Turkish waters
are to be indicated. and assistance given to
sweep or remove them may lie required
Sd. All available information concerning
mines in the Black Sea is to be communicated.
4th. The Allied prisoners of war and Arme-
MAN interned persons and prisoners are to be
collected and handed over, Internationally, to
the Allies.
9Th. Immediate rehabilitation of the Turk
ish army, except such troops are required for
police duty on the border and for the mainte-
nance of internal order. The number of effect
ives and their disposition to be determined
later by the Allies after consultation with the
Turkish government
9th. The surrender of all war vessels in Turk
ish waters or waters occupied by Turkey. These
ships will lie interned in such Turkish port or
ports as may be directed. except such small
vesl as are required for police and similar -pur-
poses in Turkish territorial waters.
It'll. The Allies to have the right to occupy
any strategic point in the event of any stua-
ton arising which threatens the security of the
Allies.
Sth Free use by Allied ships of all ports and
anchorages now i'll Turkish occupation, and de-
NAL of their use by the enemy. Similar condi-
tons to apply to Turkish mercantile shipping in
Turkish waters for the purpose of trade, and
the rehabilitation of the army
9th Allied occupation of the Taurus tunnel
system.
10th. Immediate withdrawal o. Turkish
troops from Northern Persia to behind the pre-
war frontier already has been ordered and will
he carried out
18th. part of Transcaucasia already has
been ordered evacuated by the Turkish troops
: the remainder to be evacuated if required by
the Allies, after they have studied the situation.
18th. Wireless, telegraph and cable stations
to- he controlled by the Allies; Turkish govern
ment messages to be excepted.
18th. Prohibition against the destruction of
any naval, military or commercial material.
18th. Facilities are to he given for the pur-
chase of coal, oil, fuel and naval material from
Turkish sources, after the requirements of the
country have been met. None of the above ma
terialS are to he exported.
10th. The surrender of all garrisons in He'd
JAZZ, Assir, Yemen, Syria and Mesopotamia to
the nearest Allied commander and withdrawal
OF Turkish troops from Gaicia, except those
necessary to maintain order, as will be deter
mined under Clause &.
18th. The surrender of all ports occupied in
Tripolitania and Cyrenaica, including Misurata
to the nearest Allied garrison.
18th. All Germans and Austrians naval mill
tary or civilian, to he evacuated within one
month from Turkish dominiOns, and those i'll
remote districts as soon after that time as may
be possible.
10Th. Compliance with such orders as may be
conveyed for the disposal of equipment arms
and ammunition, including the transport of that
portion of the Turkish army which is mohilized
under Clause ).
list An Allied representative to be attached
to the Turkish ministry of supplies in order to
safeguard Allied interests This representative
to he furnished with all aid necessary for this
Purpose.
I'D. Turkish prisoners are to he kent at the
disposal of the Allied Powers The release of
Turkish civilian prisoners and prisoners over
military age is to be considered.
I'D. An obligation on the part of Turkey to
cease all relations with the Central Powers.
18th. In case of disorder in the six Armenian
vilayets the Allies reserve to themselves tie
right t. occupy any part Of Them
18th. Hostilites between the Allies and Tur-
Key shall cease from noon, local time Thursday
the 31st of October 1918.