The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-07
TURK TREATY
T0.0PEN NEW
ERA IN EAST
American Representative Elk.
presses Belief That it
Means Cooperation
BOTH PARTIES SIGN
Ismct Pasha Lays Emphasis
Upon Ties of Democracy
Binding Nations
BOTH PARTIES SIGN

Lausanne, Aug. Thy the Asso-
ciatod Press)--With the ratification
of two treaties signed yesterday, the
relations between the United States
and Turkey enter upon new era.
Joseph c. Grew, American representa-
tive, in brief address after the sig
nature, declared that the conventions
permit of 'sclose and useful coopera-
ton between the two countries"
Mr.. Grew recalled that during the
past few years Turkey has been the
scene of events of far reaching signi-
ficance, and rs consequence, her re-
lations with other countries have
been greatly modified, her system of
government and political ideals
changed, and it seemed fitting that
these changes should furnish the &C.
casion and reason for the conclusion
of treaties with the United States.
Ismet Pasha laid emphasis on the
ties Of democracy binding the United
States and Turkey. He depicted Tur-
key as a "new Turkey" and land
whose government was based on the
will Of the people; hence his. plea
sure on entering on friendly and CO.
operative relations with the great
American republic.
Old Treaties Terminated
The two treaties, one general and
the other relating to extraditiOn
printed in French, were signed by
Mr.. Grew, Ismet Pasha, RIA Nur
Bey and Hassan Bey. The two dele
cations sat around table in the
drawing room of the Ouchy Hotel
and solemnly affixed their signatures
in the presence of small group of
Americans and others.
In the general conversation the
contracting parties agree to termi-
nate all treaties existing between
them and capitulations are COM
pletely abrogated. Each party agrees
to receive diplomatic and consular
representatives who will be accorded
most favored national treatment. Cit
liens Of the United States will be en-
titled to travel and reside in Turkey
on condition that they comply with
laws of the country, and to engage
in professional, commercial and in
dustrial activities permitted by law
to foreigners, and will be assured Of
the most complete protection of per-
son and property in accordance with
The standards of international law.
By way of special exemption, it
is provided as in the treaty with
European states, that Americaps
with regard to matters of personal
status shall be subject only to Am
erican courts. American companies
also will be given the right to en-
gage in business in Turkey. The
treaty provides complete liberty of
commerce and navigation and ac-
cords the most favored nation treat
ment with regard to the prohibition,
restrictions and conditions of every
kind on import duties and excise
taxes.
The provision concerning the
amount and the collection of duties
on imports and exports is said to
be of particular interest to Ameri-
can commerce, as it accords the
most favored nation treatment Nn-
conditionally, regardless Of whether
special favors and facilities are grant
ed by either country gratuitously or
in return for reciprocal compensa-
tory treatment.
The final difficulty over claims
Of Americans for damage to proper
ty will eventually be settled by
.greement, to keep the question out
side the treaty; instead, a compact is
entered into whereby the two gov
ernments mutually undertake t. re-
sumo negotiations as soon as pOssl-
BILE after period Of twenty days,
each government reserving it's rights.