AGREE TO SIGN TREATY

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 121, 7 February 1923, Page 7

AGREE TO SIGN TREATY

TURKISH DELEGATION’S INTIMATION CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN ISMET AND BOMPARD FRENCH SEEK RESJJMPTION OF CONFERENCE The French delegate at Lausanne is reported to have Informed M. Poincare that the Turks had notified that they had agreed to sign the treaty presented on Sunday. Th® British Cabinet, however, has not been informed, according to later London messages. Hope is still entertained in London, nevertheless, that an arrangement will be coma to over tho clauses in dispute. by telegbath.—press association. —COPYRIGHT. London, February 5. The Paris correspondent of the Central News Agency states that M. Bompard telegraphed AL Poincare that, he and Ismet Pasha had fresh conversations on Mcnday, the Turkish delegation informing him that they had agreed to sign tho Treaty presented on Sunday. M. Poincare has notified Britain accordingly. The “Daily Mail” states that France has asked the British Government to co-opcrate in securing the resumption of the Lausanne Conference. -Aus.-N.Z- Cable Assn. BRITISH CABINET NOT , INFORMED I * MEMBER OF DELEGATION AT LAUSANNE (Rec. Febimary 6, 5.6 p.m.) London. February 5. When the British Cabinet adjourned to-night it had received no intimation from Paris about Turkey’s willingness to sign the Treaty, A member of the British delegation is staying on at Lausanne in case the Turks give way or want further technical information. Pending the signature being appended to the Treaty, the terms of the Mudania Conference will remain in operation. Ismet Pasha, however, states that the Mudania terms cannot continue for ever, as they are terribly expensive for Turkey.— Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. AGREEMENT HOPED FOR IN LONDON THE NEXT STEP ISMET’S (Rec. February 7, 0.5 a.m.) London, February 5.

Official circles do not regard tho Lausanne breakdown as entailing hostilities or the recommencement of negotiations for a new treaty. In view of •the great measure of agreement the hope is still entertained that an arrangement will bo achieved over tho capitulations and. economic clauses. It is expected that Ismet Pasha will see the wisdom, in view of the many concessions which Lit? Allies have offered hi other clauses, of making tho treaty before returning to Angora. It is pointed out that there is complete Franco-British agreement over the clauses which proved a stumblingblock. For the present tho Allies adhere to their eleventh-hour offer, and it is Ismet's next step.—“ Tho Times.” TURKS’ TRADITIONAL GAME

DID NOT THINK CURZON WOULD LEAVE London, February 5 The “Daily Telcgranh’s” Lausanne correspondent says: “Tho Turks played the traditional game to the last, not expecting that Lord Curzon would leave, as he threatened to do. Ismet Pnsha. tried to telephone Lord Curzon immediately after his departure The Turks failed to understand the grave results of their untutored arrogance until it was too late. The next Treaty tbev sign will not be as generous as this they have now rejectedIsmet, as n soldier, knows how unprepared Turkey is for the war which she ha» now invited.” —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

TURKS HOPED TO DISUNITE ALLIES (Rec. February 7, 0.5 a.m.) Paris, February 5. The “Echo de Paris” believes that tho Turkish obstinacy sprang from tho belief that they could disunite the Allies. They practically conceded the English demands, and refused all concessions to France, but Lord Curzon’s declaration against a separate peace upset the Turkish calculations—“ The Times.” COMMENTS OF FRENCH PRESS ALLIED UNITY ESSENTIAL Paris, February 5 Tho “Echo de Paris” says: “The failure at Lausanne teaches tho lesson that France and England must be most closely associated in the East. if thev wish to save their interest" from disaster. AVe hope tho misunderstandings of the past few days no longer exist.” 'File “Gaulois” says: “Prudence dm tales the maintenance of Allied unity in the East at i'll costs.” The “Petit Journal”, says: “Angora- is chieflv resaonsihle for the breakdown. Never before did conquerors treat former enemies with such gentleness and good will.” The “Figaro” says: “The breakdown hae strengthened Allied unity in tho face of a new situation.’ ■ Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. UNITED STATES CONCERNED QUESTION OF SEPARATE TREATY WITH TURKS (Rcc. February 6, 9 p.m.) New York, February 5. The “New York Times” Washington correspondent says the break-up of the Lausanne Conference is a matter of concern to the United States, which is hesitating to begin the negotiation ot a separate treaty with the Turks. It is pointed out that a separate treaty

would weaken England's position in reference to Turkey, while France s would be strengthened. It is probable that at to-morrow’s meeting tho Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will ask the Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes, to appear in order to obtain a. survey of. tho world situation fom the United States viewpoint. Meanwhile Senator Borah is holding his Economic Conference resolution m abeyance pending developments. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TO ATTAIN TURKS’ NATIONAL AIMS MEASURES WILL BE TAKEN BY ANGORA (Rec. February 7, 0.5 a.m.) Constantinople, February 5. Kemal Pasha, in a declaration published in the Smyrna newspapers, said in case of a rupture tho Angora Government would take all necessary measures to assure the attainment of tho national aims. Kemal Pasha has gone to Balikessor to inspect tho Chanak troops.—“Tho 'rimes.”