CYPRUS SIR,—I refer to the statement in your article on
Cyprus of September 16 that 'it should be no secret to the Greek Government that, if a choice had to be made between Greece and Turkey as allies in the Eastern Mediterranean, it is Turkey, the stronger and richer power, that would be chosen.' Might I say that what- ever this statement, which I refrain from qualifying, lacks it certainly makes up in frankness.
I believe, however, that not only in times of peace but also in war, riches and strength are not the only factors to be considered.
Lack of military strength did not deter the people of Britain from fighting against Hitler's armies.
When Greece rejected in 1940 Mussolini's ultimatum she did not reason or calculate which side was richer or stronger but fought on the side of Britain and democracy at a time when other richer and stronger powers faltered or foiled.—Yours faithfully,
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