"الملف 61/28 (D 85) بعثة الحجاز-نجد إلى أوروبا" [و‎‎٣‎٨] (١٠٨/٨٤)

military resources, and "by the rather unusual participation,
in his reception and in his send-off, of high military
authorities* The Smir was shown over military factories and
barracks, under the guidance of Ali Sait Pasha,Army Inspector,
he assisted at tactical exercises, was present at a display
of military horsemanship, and witnessed an aerial review in
which some twenty-five military aeroplanes from Eskisehir
took part. One of these flew into an obstacle when starting
and the pilot was killed. The others indulged in formation
flying which to a lay observer seemed rather ragged, but the
diving and other acrobatic feats seemed temerarious but
successful.
6. Press comment on the visit is curiously unanimous in
insisting that Turkey T s interest in Hejaz and Kejd arises out
of pleasure at their having won complete independence, and in
declaring that it is, and always has been,Turkey T s desire that
Moslem States detached from the Ottoman Empire should have
complete independence. For this reason she has always disliked
the term 'mandate* which signifies subjection. She had only
consented to cede the vilayet of Mosul because the cession was
to be made to an independent Irak. The line to be followed
in regard to Syria by France, which is at present enjoying a
*bad Press r in Turkey, is thus clearly indicated. Yunus
Kadi, writing as usual with his tongue in his cheek, after
proclaiming Turkey's yearning lor the independence of her
former possessions, praises the austere organiser of tne
Hejaz and Mejd who has obtained independence for his subjects,
has endowed them with a strong government,dealing out severe
justice and ruling with iron discipline, and he concludes
with an outburst of joy at the progress made by the Arab
peoples