THE FATE OF IRAK.

Grey River Argus, 14 October 1922, Page 5

THE FATE OF IRAK.

TIED TO BRITAIN. LONDON, October 11. Official: The treaty between Britain and Irr.k was signed at Baghdad on Tuesday. Sir Bercy Cox, High Commissioner, declared that Britain would speedily secure the delimitation of Irak’s frontier, in order that when the treaty was ratified, stable government would be assured. Irak could seek membership in the League of Nations, after which Britain’s mandatory r? sponsibilities "would cease. The treaty operates for 20 years, and gives Britain control of Irak’s foreign affairs and finances. Britain, in return, gives military and financial assistance. King Feisul undertakes to frame an organic law providing for a Constituent Assembly, a constitution, to maintain religious freedom and an open door for trade with all nations. Government circles claim that the treaty forms a complete reply to the allegations that Britain was exploiting Irak for commercial purposes.