THE NEW TURKEY
The new Turkey of Kemal Ataturk is becoming a big State. In 1932 its population was estimated at 14,920,000. An official, census now shows that it has risen to 16,200,000. Turkey in Europe accounts for only 1,100,000, leaving 15,100,000 as the population of Turkey in Asia. Constantinople has a population of 741,000. The New Turks are proud of their progress and of the leader whose inspiration made it possible. In twelve years a great revolution has occurred in Turkish life and work, and the women, now unveiled, have votes and take a lively part in public affairs and private industry. The Turks hope soon to number 20,000,000 and to be recognised as prominent contributors to world civilisation. Carlyle believed in the theory that the destiny of all mankind is largely shaped by the leadership and inspiration of prophets, priests, and kings. Thinkers subscribe-to this belief, but it seems that Turkey found a Man who led her out of defeat and despair. ; ~
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Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 20, 24 January 1936, Page 3
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164THE NEW TURKEY Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 20, 24 January 1936, Page 3
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