THE NEAR EAST.
CHESTER CONCESSION
FRENCH PROTEST SAID TO BE UNJUSTIFIABLE.
CONSTANTINOPLE. April 13. It is reported that the Government considers the French protest against the Chester concession unjustified. Tlie Commissioner of Public Works points out that the concession to the French in 1914 was never approved by the Turkish Chamber, consequently it is not legally binding.-—A. and N.Z.C.A.
NEW LAUSANNE CONFERENCE.
AMERICA AS FRIENDLY OBSERVER.
(Received April 15, 5.5» p.m.) WASHINGTON. April 14
It is stated that America’s position at the forthcoming Lausanne Near East Conference will be exactly the same as at former conferences: thatof a friendly observer, with Messrs. Child, Bristol and Grew again representing Washington.—A. and N.Z. C.A. '
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Gisborne Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 9669, 16 April 1923, Page 5
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