El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
thinks TURKEY
WILL De LOYAL
Burian Also Reasserts Fl
deity of Austria-Hun-
garY to Germany.

y
Basel Switzerland, oct. 16.-Con-
fIdence that Turkey would remain
faithful to the Teutonic alliance was
expressed by baron Burian, the AUS
tro-Hungarian foreign minister. in the
course Of a statement to the foreign
affairs committee OF the Hungarian
delegation. according to Vienna ad-
vices. The foreign minister also re-
asserted Austria-Hungary's fidelity to
Germany.
I'VE shall enter upon the negotla-
tons" he said. closely united with
our faithful German ally and with
Turkey. which continues to keep her
engagement toward the alliance. not
withstanding the difficult situation in
which she is placed by the disappear
ance Of Bulgaria.
should Overcome Differences.
4 wish to point out as a self evil
dent fact, resulting from this close
union OF the allies, that we shall al
ways regulate our attitude in the ap-
preaching negotiations in constant
I reciprocal engagement with them. II
the bases of the agreements to be
concluded exist as the result OF the
acceptance Of the points Of the pro-
gram tbarOn Burian was evidently
referring to president Wilson's pro-
gram). the application and explana-
tiOn Of these divers points in their
practical bearing can, nevertheless,
give rise to differences Of opinion,
which we must try to dissipate by
carefully weighing the opposing point
Of view and vigorously defending the
conditions Of our constitutional ex-
istence.
The allies viii have to support each
other in these discussions They viii
have to find in the settlement OF Sc
rious questions that line Of agreement
that viii protect their interests from
injury"
Izzet Pasha New Turk Premier.
Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 16-l
Upon the resignation ef the Turkish
ministry OF Talaat Pasha, the pre-
miership was assumed by IZZet Pasha, /
a former minister Of war instead OF
by Tewfik Pasha, former Turkish am
bassador TO Great Britain, as has been
previously reported. according to a
COnsta1tinople dispatch. received here /
under date Of october Il. Izzet Pasha. |
it is stated. also took the portfolio OF
minister OF war.
No foreign minister has been ap-
pointed, the message adds, but Naby /
Pasha, former Turkish ambassador at /
Rome. Is in charge OF the foreign 1
ad interim.
Burian Praises Wilson.
Baron Burian said that a sentiment 1
u pure humanity was always pro- i
rided in president Wilson's ideas Of 4
he sol ltion Of world problems. even /
when lie Joined our adversaries and I
aid down certain principles directed 4
lgainsr US. His declarations there
.luence amongst US and were never 4
elected by US in principle"
For League of Nations.
the foreign minister expressed the I
-iew that the creation Of . league Of
lations constituted a preliminary
condition for the establishment OF q
1eace Of impartial justice. such as
PRESIDENT Wilson and we desire"
such league" he added, would
orm the framework of the new /
world. It is upon il that the va
1ous states will build up their recip-
ocal relations"
such a league" baron Burian con-
inued, will replace the policy OF
m equilibrium OF groups OF powers,
depending on force by an organfza-
o an international law, established
y themselves. with the creation Of
n executive power above the states
o enforce the law"
No Use of Armaments.
Internal arbitration tribunals will
ettle disputes the foreign minister
aid. and ornaments viii lose the
eason for their existence The baron
hen said;
1t is not my place to enter into a
iscussion as 70 the reasons why
resident Wilson delayed his reply
o US when he has communicated
With a view to enlightening certain |
reliminary questions. for I should
e reduced to a pure hypothesis.
rOuld only say that our confidence I
Q president Wilson's word is so firm /
hat We categorically reject SUPPOSE
Ions attributing TO his procedure
lotves. tactical reasons or inten- I
ions malevolent toward the mon
rchy."
Wilson's Declaration eJusts
Baron Burian told the committee /
the Hungarian delegation that
resident Wilson's declaration that /
he evacuation Of territory was nee
ssary before an armistice could be
ranted. was perfectly just and .
ounded not only on political reasons. I
Ut on positive military reasons.
Our agreement and that OF Ger
lany TO this evacuation is certain"
e added.