TURKEY

Evening Star, Issue 18257, 23 April 1923, Page 7

TURKEY

ISMET AGGRESSIVE. NOT IN CHA STENED MOOD. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. BELGRADE, April 22. (Received April 23, at 9.50 a.m.) Ismot Pasha, interviewed while en route to Lausanne, said that Turkey was disposed to make concessions if the Allies evinced goodwill; “ but,” ho added, “if the Turks find at Lausanne the same opposition as on the last occasion we shall immediately leave the conference, which act will mean not only the beginning of enmity, but very likoly the commencement of a now war. We are desirous of concluding peace, but we want a worthy peace.”—A. and N.Z. Gable. THE COMING ELECTIONS. CONSTANTINOPLE, April 20. Kara Komal, ono of the most active leaders of the Party of Union and Progress, announced that owing to misinterpretation of the party’s action in offering to support the People’s Parly, it proposes to abstain altogether from taking part in the elections. Kara Komal adds ; “ This is apparently what is wanted of us.”—Renter. TOO RISKY. INSURANCE COMPANIES WITHDRAW. CONSTATINOPLE, April 20. Over forty British insurance companies are notifying the authorities that they are withdrawing their business from Constantinople.—Reuter.