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April 24, 1900
The Saint Paul Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
John W. Riddle, after seven years in the US legation in Turkey, returns to America and stays in St. Paul with his mother. He expresses confidence in US Minister Straus achieving success in negotiations with Turkey, noting the country's slowness and resistance to modern conveniences like electric cars and lights.
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NOTHING MODERN WANTED
JOHN W. RIDDLE SAYS TURKEY IS
BEHIND THE TIMES.
John W. Riddle, who recently returned
to America from Turkey, where he has
been for seven years as a member of the
United States legation, is spending the
spring months in St. Paul, the guest of
his mother, Mrs. C. E. Flandrau.
Mr. Riddle says that he is about to resign
his post. Referring to the present
issue between the United States and Turkey
Mr. Riddle said:
Mr. Straus, the American minister to
Turkey, has already accomplished very
important results in other questions, and
I feel certain of ultimate success in the
negotiations now pending with Turkey.
Mr. Straus is a great favorite with the
Turkish government and will, without
doubt, bring about a favorable issue.
"Turkey is a slow country, but she is
awakening to a realization that it is better
for her to yield to America rather
than to hold out against the public opinion
of all nations."
Referring to the slowness and lack of
progress of the Turkish people, Mr. Riddle
thought this could not be overesti-
mated. Electric cars and electric lights
were even forbidden by the government,
and even the largest houses were without
modern conveniences.
JOHN W. RIDDLE SAYS TURKEY IS
BEHIND THE TIMES.
John W. Riddle, who recently returned
to America from Turkey, where he has
been for seven years as a member of the
United States legation, is spending the
spring months in St. Paul, the guest of
his mother, Mrs. C. E. Flandrau.
Mr. Riddle says that he is about to resign
his post. Referring to the present
issue between the United States and Turkey
Mr. Riddle said:
Mr. Straus, the American minister to
Turkey, has already accomplished very
important results in other questions, and
I feel certain of ultimate success in the
negotiations now pending with Turkey.
Mr. Straus is a great favorite with the
Turkish government and will, without
doubt, bring about a favorable issue.
"Turkey is a slow country, but she is
awakening to a realization that it is better
for her to yield to America rather
than to hold out against the public opinion
of all nations."
Referring to the slowness and lack of
progress of the Turkish people, Mr. Riddle
thought this could not be overesti-
mated. Electric cars and electric lights
were even forbidden by the government,
and even the largest houses were without
modern conveniences.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
John Riddle
Turkey Negotiations
Us Legation
Modern Conveniences
Diplomatic Success
What entities or persons were involved?
John W. Riddle
Mrs. C. E. Flandrau
Mr. Straus
Where did it happen?
St. Paul, Turkey
Story Details
Key Persons
John W. Riddle
Mrs. C. E. Flandrau
Mr. Straus
Location
St. Paul, Turkey
Story Details
John W. Riddle returns from seven years in the US legation in Turkey, plans to resign, and comments on successful negotiations led by Mr. Straus and Turkey's resistance to modern advancements like electric cars and lights.