Evening star., 1919-09-02
FINDS TURKS READY
TO WELCOME j. S.
Crane Commission Reports
Sentiment for American
Mandate.
WORLD PEACE AT STAKE
WORLD PEACE AT STAKE


BY Cable to The Star and Chicago
Daily News. Copyright, 1919.
PARIS, France. September 1.-Tur-
key stands ready to disarn and to ac-
cept an American mandatory center
ing on Constantinople. America, by
diplomatic methods and by the use of
practically no military forces, may
become the guardian of the near east.
such guardianship being vital to
world peace. Convinced of these
facts, the American commission to
Asia Minor, headed by Charles r.
ommendatio to the American delega-
tion at the peace conference. which
will be communicated OF the allied
nations for their information.
Mr.. Crane and Henry Churchill King
today made a partial statement for
three, months labors. They, would not
say that their recommendation def
nitely favored an American mandate.
but stated that the investigation
proved the prspondera,nce p, o. ~, senJl, nid
Turkish empire favored it. This is the
sentiment not only of the civil popu-
lation but~of many military leaders,
one Of whom cited as an example the
American protectorate over CUBA ana
American rule in the Philippines.
Says America Is Trusted.
"The confidence we found in Ameri-
ca was both gratifying and touch
ing" said Mr.. Crane. 1T is brilliant
example of what real altruism can
do in this complex world" Years OF
EFFORT of such institutions as Robert
College now bring their reward. The
name of America is revered in re-
gions where certain other nations
cannot get kind words. l am deeply
gratified at the results of this trip
and shall never forget how peoples
naturally reserved opened their hearts
and minds to US; how in remote re-
gions we were received with defer
ence and trust
Il must also express my pleasure
that in the delicate task involving
relations with the diplomatic agents
of other nations now here 1 did not
experience an unpleasant incident.
The vital Importance of right dealing
in the near east is self-evident. We
have obtained what unQuestionably
represents the desires of the people
of Asia Minor. I am proud to submit
to the American delegation this volu-
minous report and our recommends
tions."
Thus Mr.. Crane summarizes the
work for mankind, which none deny.
constitutes a crowning feature Of his
difficult and toilsome efforts to make
such recondite peoples as the Turks.
Russians, Syrians and Bedouins inti-
mately known to Americans. He is
weary with travel, having visited
scores of hamlets and villages in re-
hottest Asia Minor, receiving delega-
tions of Bedouins, who travelled far
over the plains and then voyaging
over the plains, and then voyaging
across the seas on an American de-
stroyer.
Information for America.
A we'll advised informant not con-
nected with the Crane commission to-
day said:
portant facts that should be known
to Americans at this time. First,
Turkey can be protected and the re
habilitated Dardanelles can come un-
der our scope without military fnva-
sion, without at least more than a
temporary constabulary.
"Secondly, If America does not take
the mandatory Great Britain doubt
less will, with the design Of control
ing the near east from the Dardanelles
and the Batum railway to the Indian
ocean with the exception Of strips of
territory on the Mediterranean coast.
Americas opportunity and obligation
il clear"
New Facts Divulged.
Interesting bits Of comparatively
recent history also were CLEANED. 1t
was disclosed that when tho Greeks
entered Asia Minor the Turks ned,
and later returned, and In the result
ing conflict the city of Alden was de-