BRITISH PRESS VIEWS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 235, 18 September 1922, Page 5

BRITISH PRESS VIEWS.

“OBSERVER” ADVISES CONCESSIONS. BUT HOLD THE DARDANELLES. (Received 19, 10.15 a.m.) London. September 17. The “Observer” says that Indian discontent might be the inevitable price of a policy which laid a better foundation for peace between further Europe and fainter Asia, but what the Government has done is to inflame Islam without assuaging the lot of Christendom. It has aroused Turkish contempt for its impotent enmity, and Greek resentment for its fruitless friendship. The “Observer” records in its news columns that the two main sources of strength iwhereon the Kemalista won the victory have been French and Bolshevist arms and ammunition. It is stated that Russian aeroplanes playeel as big a part as the French guns did in Kemal’s offensive. Commenting on the position, the “Observer” declares that if Turkey springs free from the inhibition* of any will but its own. why not Bulgaria. Hungary, Austria, and Germany? We need not examine the vista too minutely—French logic and realism have probably given it already some definition. The “Sunday Times” says : Triumphant Turkey is clearly going to give Europe all the trouble she can. ‘The whole of South-eastern Europe is in a state of chaos. We may have the Balkans ablaze again before very long, and we may find ourselves—though it will be criminal if we do—actually at war with Turkey. Unquestionably we have blundered and misjudged in ways which cannot be easily excused The only thing left to do now is to concentrate on the all-important question of the Dardanelles. For the rest we must make, with such grace as we can, such concessions as the Turks have every right to demand, anil are almost in a position to enforce.—(A. and N.Z.) HELP FROM OVERSEAS. NEW; ZEALAND’S LOYALTY. IMMEDIATE OFFER OF A (CONTINGENT. Wellington. September 17. Interviewed respecting the sending of a contingent from New Zealand to

the Near East in response to Britain’s invitation, the Prime Minister said he had received a communication on the subject, but at present could add nothing to what was said in the cable. (Received 18, 9.5 a.m.) London, September 17. Much interest has been aroused by New’ Zealand’s prompt response to the general invitation to the Dominions to assist to protect the Dardanelles, and her immediate offer to send a contingent. Even, the severe crifics of the Government’s policy declare it must be supported.—(United Service.) AUSTRALIAN ATTITUDE. HELP FORTHCOMING. IF CIRCUMSTANCES NEED IT. (Received 18. 9.55 a.m.) Melbourne, Septeniebr 18. Mr. W. M/ Hughes is notifying Mr. Lloyd George that the Commonwealth desired to associate itself with Britain in whatever action is necessary. If circumstances require it he is prepared to send a contingent of troops. The matter will be brought before Parliament on Tuesday. Dr. Earl Page said the Country Party would support any movement to co-operate with the other Dominions for the purpose of Imperial defence. Mr. CJiarlton stated the Labour Party would not support the Government if it decided to send a contingent unless the people were consulted by referendum. Whilst he favoured Australia’s participation in the last war, he could see no reason why Australia should be involved in the struggle against the Kemalists.—(A. and N.Z.) CANADIAN VETERANS VOLUNTEER. Vancouver, September 16. The local authorities have submitted to Ottawa offers of hundreds of veterans to join the contingent.— (A. and N.Z.) An Ottawa cable states that when Mr. MacKenzie King, Prime Minister, was informed of the London announce* ment that Britain intended to ask Canada to send a contingent to the Near East, he replied: “It is entirely for the Cabinet Council. Canada will take whatever action it deems necessary. The Council meets on Monday.” It is also understood that an extra session of Parliament may be called to consider the situation.—(A. and TTZ )