THE TURKISH QUESTION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12010, 12 March 1920, Page 5

THE TURKISH QUESTION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-Copyright. London, March 9 The Turkish question continues to engross interest. Newspapers canvass the prospect of a revision of the Treaty. On the other hand, Paris messages declare that next meeting of the Supreme Council will put the finishing touches to the Treaty, which will be signed at Paris. Despite an indication that President Wilson is contemplating a strong anti-Turkish measure with reference to Constantinople, New York reports that the Turkish Chamber has decided to ask America to send a commission to investigate the Anatolian massacres. British semi-official circles state that the landing of troops at Constantinople was not undertaken without the fullest consent of the Allies. It is understood that the British Black Sea army available numbers 24,000 combatants. Constantinople, March 8 The French evacuation of Marash was largely due to shortage of ammunition The Turkish gendarmerie started the attack and’sapplied the Turkish population with machine guns. fc The town soon became untenable, A revised estimate gives the total number massacred as at least 16,000, Washington, March 10 White House officials say President Wilson will not hesitate - to insist on the expulsion of the Turks from Europe. SUPREME COUNCIL’S ARRANGEMENTS. Received March 13, 9 a.m. London, March 11. The Supreme Oonnncil has completed many details for military and naval action against Turkey, including the occupation of strategic points in Asiatic and European Turkey.