It is reported here that the Turkish Government has decided to exclude Jews from combatant army units.
In the future Jews will not drill with arms but will merely be placed with Turkish officers as attendants and orderlies. They will be given the option of serving with the forces for six months only instead of 18 if they are willing to pay a special military tax.
The authorities at Brusa, it was learned, have revived an order compelling Jews to speak Turkish only in public places and streets. Expulsion from the city has been threatened for persons failing to comply with the order.
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