On the record
They are of such a character that, in the struggle for existence, Turkey can hardly be blamed for disregarding them.
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Thomas Erskine Holland
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Holland reflects on the moral implications of Turkey's actions in the context of international treaties.
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