Word: mustapha
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Peace? The veil has been lifted and Mustapha Kemal Pasha speaks for the Turkish nation: " We desire peace! " This is a propitious omen for the future of the new Turkish State, and, backed by real sincerity, it will indubitably raise the prestige of Turkey in the West. It is certainly a feather in the fezzes of Mustapha Kemal Pasha and Ismet Pasha, his Foreign Minister...
...disrespect for Mohammedan law exhibited by Mustapha Kemal on the occasion of his wedding feast...
...Brusa, Mustapha Kemal Pasha gave a party to celebrate his marriage. The guests assembled in a well-known French hotel celebrated for its wines; but there was nothing to drink-not until the proprietor discreetly mentioned to Kemal that the cellar was full. " Bring us up some of the best," said the host. " But, Sir, our cellar has been sealed by the gendarmes." " Ah! " said Mustapha, " tell them to unseal...
...next day headaches demanded more stimulant, and the seals were again removed to provide for Mustapha's merrymaking. The following morning the party staggered on its way to the capital leaving 72 " dead men " in the hotel-52 empty bottles of Bordeaux and 20 empty bottles of champagne...
...Mustapha Kemal announced that hereafter statues of national heroes may be erected in Turkish cities. Immediate interest is aroused because this decision is in direct contravention of the teachings of the Koran, as interpreted in Turkey for the last 1,200 years. During that time sculpture which represented men or animals has been forbidden in all Mohammedan countries. In Turkey not even paintings or photographs have been permitted. Kemal's decision breaks with religion and ends a tradition...