EUROPEAN FEUDS

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17227, 18 August 1921, Page 7

EUROPEAN FEUDS

MR LLOYD GEORGE'S STATEMENT.

TUBES AND GBEEKS TO "TIGHT i IT OUT." j j (By Cable—Pre'ss AsEociatfon—Coipyright.) and S.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, August 16. Mr Lloyd George's statement in the House of Commons on the work of the Supreme Council conveyed little fresh information. He said that on the basis of population and on the principle of one man, one vote, the disputed area in Upper Silesia should go to Germany. British and Italian experts agreed on that view, but the French took another |ew. Clear unanimity was impossible. The problem was therefore referred to the arbitrament of the League of Nations, and all were pledged to accept its decision. Owing to the delay it might be necessary to send reinforcements to prevent a repetition of the disturbances threatening the peace of Europe. Another question discussed was the sanctions under the Treaty of Versailles. There was a general feeling that the time had come for a gradual, reduction of the military burdens imposed on' Germany. At the conclusion of the meeting the spirit of the Alliance wag as strong as over. He quite understood the nervousness of France. Her first real security was the disarmament of Germany, but it was impossible for any country to manufacture large supplies of armaments secretly. The fact was bound to come out before long, because of the. menace to the Allies. In the dilemma over Asia Minor these were only two alternatives:— (1) To compel the Turks and Greeks to agree, which was impracticable. (2) To leave them to fight it out. He hoped, however, in the event of a Greok victory that Greek .statesmanship would not commit the unpardonable error of carrying victory too far. Referring to the Russian famine. Mr Lloyd George said it was one- of the most appalling castastropnes which had visited the world for centuries. They must, however, have complete guarantees that relief would reach the sufferers.

If anyone wanted to know what war meant, aaid Mr Lloyd George, the Supreme Council's meeting would teach them that the Washington Conference did not come an hour too soon.

Mr Asquith regarded the statement as the most satisfactory since the armistice. He was glad to think that civilised nations would collectively, and he hoped, unanimously, enter upon a policy of disarmament. He agreed there was nothing to do but to leave the Turks and the Greeks to fight it out. although it was n scandal to civilisation. He thought the Silesian problem might hare been relegated to the League of Nations sooner, and with better general effect.

WAR IN ASIA MINOR.

THE GREEK ADVANCE. ("Th« Tima") (Received August 17th. 10 p.m.) SMYRNA. August 16. The Greek forces are steadily advancing, and are meeting with a weak resistance. They now occupy a line on the Puraak river, 70 mile* east of Eskiehehr. The Kemalists are unable to make a stand. The object of the Greeks appears'to he to reach Angora and destroy the railway line and rolling etook, outting the Turkish communications, and then return to their base at Eskishehr,

UPPER SILESIA.

POLISH BANDS IN TROTTBIiE.

("The Times.")

(Received August 17th 10 p.m.) BERLIN, August 16. A strong column of Polish rebels attempted to penetrate into Beuthen for the piirjose of making an anti-Rritiah demonstration. They wrecked German shops and houses in the suburbs before they came in conflict with the Allied police. A severe fight then followed, resulting in many Polish casualties.