LAUSANNE

Evening Star, Issue 18137, 29 November 1922, Page 6

LAUSANNE

CLASHING INTERESTS. AMERICA MAKING TROUBLE. Press Association—By Telegraph— Copyright. LAUSANNE, November 27, Tho conference is at a critical stage. Tho meeting of the First Commission, which, was called for tins morning, was postponed. It is believed that the postponement was duo te the fact that the conversations between Lord Ourzon and Ismct Pasha failed 1 to reach an agreement over Mosul. Ismet had a 'long interview with Mr Childs (American onlooker) to-day. Undoubtedly the latter's address, together with M. Rndowsky’s declaration, had the effect of strengthening the Turkish resistance.—A. and N.Z. Cable. AMERICA’S POSITION. A LABORED EXPLANATION. NEW YORK, November 27, The Washington correspondent of the New York ‘Times’ states that White House, in its desire to point out the reason for Mir Childs's speech at Lausanne, has antagonised tho French. White House indicated that the address was merely an elucidation of Mr Hughes’s Note, and was designed to emphasise again tho American position in the Near East before any decisions might be made that would conflict with the attitude of tho United) States. The United ’States was not seeking to benefit in the Near East without assnniing responsibilities. America did not intend to become estranged in purely territorial and political settlements there, but would make a firm and diplomatic fight to defend its rights, such as wore guaranteed under the treaties and capitulations before the outbreak of war'. Tho United States felt that it was inconceivable that the Allies Would not consider the American rights in view of the contributions by the United States towards victory in the Great War. —A. and N.Z, Cable. [Mr Childs, America’s onlooker, declared that tho United States would not recognise any secret treaties ox agreements. He assumed that the Allies did not intend to carry out any such previous arrangements, which would only embarrass their peace efforts. On the contrary, the United) States did not seek any special privilege; she simply desired to protect her own interests and tp' assure an open door. By an overwhelming majority the people in America desired to see the adoption of this principle everywhere, believing it to be a powerful element towards the establishment of stable peace, to form the foundation of equality in international relations, and the economic development of territory.]

A PESSIMISTIC REPORT. LAUSANNE, November 28. (Received November 29, at 9.15 a.m.) The -conference is making no progress. —A. and N.Z. Cable. BRITAIN FAVORS OPEN DOOR. LAUSANNE, November 28. (Received November 29, at 9.15 a.m.) Lord Cu-rzon declares that Great Britain agrees with Mr Childs concerning zones of influence. Turkey regards tho tripartite agreement of 1920 as being non-existent. Britain's policy with reference to petrol in Mosul is that there shall be an open door, to be regulated by contracts and adjudications. —A. and N.Z. Cable. RUSSIA'S CLAIMS. LAUSANNE, November 28. (Received November 29, at 9.30 a.m.) The Russians have sent a note demanding admission to all the debates on a basis of equality with the other Powers.—-A. and N.Z, Cable. RUSSIAN DELEGATES’ THREAT. ■LAUSANNE, November 27. It is reported that the Russian- delegates have intimated their intention to leave the conference unless they are admitted to all sittings.—A. and N.Z, Cable. TURKEY’S DEMANDS. LAUSANNE, November 28. (Received November 29, at 9.50 a.m.) Israet Pasha demands Turkey’s complete economic independence and tho dlvuion. of the Ottoman debt pro rativ r among the ceded territories. —A. and N.Z. Cab's.