Evening star., 1920-03-31
MIR. WILSON FAVORS EXPELLING. 7
TURKISH NATION FROM EUROPE
Note to Allied Leaders Asserts Belief That
"Often-Expressed Intention" Should Be
Carried Out In Framing Treaty. = =

Frank expression of his belief that
the Turks as a nation should be ex-
PEELED from Europe and that this often
expressed intention" of the allies
should be carried out in framing the
Turkish treaty. is. contained in 'Presf-
dent Wilson's note to the allied leaders,
replying to their recent statement OF IN
! formation concerning the progress maze
| In framing the treaty.
While the President did not deem it
advisable that the United States be
represented in the conferences at which
the treaty was framed, because TINS
country never was technically at war
with Turkey, he expressed the opinion
that "as this government is vitality in
terested in the future peace or the
world, it should frankly express Its
views on the proposed solution OF the
difficult questions connected with the
| Turkish treaty."
| The President wrote that while the
strength of the arguments for reten-
ton of the Turks in Constantinople
was recognized the American govern
ment believes that "the arguments
against it are far stronger" Approval
of some of the provisions of the treaty
was voiced, but comment on some OF
the territorial phases and upon the
whole economic program was deferred
the note said. pending more complete
| lIll as " luS OOJCCtS oOU6he'
Text of American Note.
The text of the American note relat-.
ing to Turkey follows: .-
| Il have the honor to acknowledge re-
ceipt of your excellency's note of March
18th, relative to the conferences re-
Igarding the peace treaty with Turkey
and the present status OF the negotla-
tions between the principal allied powers,
and in reply to inform you that the
I tDrocldopf HnAa mn adviSahl4. In
the present circumstances, that the
United States be represented by pleni-
Fpotentiary at the conference. The Presi-
dent feels, however, that as this govern-
lment is virtually interested In the future
Ipeace Of the world. 1t should frankly
ltions Of the difficult questions connected
with. the Turkish treaty. While 1t is
itfue that the United States Of America
was not at war with Turkey. yet It was
lat war with the principal allies OF that
country and contributed to the defeat
of those allies, and. therefore. to the de-
feat of the Turkish government. For
that reason, too. it is believed that 1t Is
the duty of this government to make
known its views and urge solution
which will be both just and lasting.
"The government of the United States
understands the strength of the argu-
Iments for the retention of the Turks at
lConstantinople. but believes the argu-
lments against 1t are far stronger and
contain certain imperative elements
which II would not seem possible to ig-
more. It was the often-expressed inten-
ton of the allies that the anomaly of
the Turks in Europe should cease, and 1t
cannot be believed that the feelings of
the Mohammedan people. who not only
witnessed the defeat Of the Turkish pow
er without protest. but even materially
assisted in the defeat, win now so re-
,lo;a oft ha T1arkfeh
lment as to make complete reversal OF
lpolicy on the part of the great powers
desirable or necessary.
Discusses Southern Frontier.
"As to the line given as the south
ern frontier OF Turkey, 1T Is assumed
that this boundary is meant to be the
chronological frontier of the Arab peo-
certain notifications would seem nec-
essary. If. however. other considera-
tions entered into the choice of this
line. this government, without any In
tention to criticise. would appreciate
being furnished with the arguments
debating such a choice.
THE government of the United
States notes with pleasure that pro-
vision is made for Russian repre-
sentation on the international council.
which IT is proposed shall be estab-
lished for the government OF Con-
staptinople and the straits. This gov
ernment is convinced that no ar
rangement that is now made concern
ing the government and control OF
Constantinople and the straits can
less the vital interests of Russia in
/ those problems are carefully provided
for and protected, and unless it Is un-
derstood that Russia, when.it has
i government recognised by the CIV
i iiixed world. may assert it's right to
! be heard in regard to the decisions
ut is noted with pleasure that the
questions Of passage of warships and
the regime Of the straits In war time
are still under advisement. as this
government Is convinced that no hnal
decision should or can be made with
out the consent OF Russia.
Partition Of Thrace Considered.
"As for Thrace, 1t would seem right
that. that part Of East Trace which Is
outside of the zone reserved for Con-
stantinople should become part OF the
of the northern part Of that province.
AS this, the northern part. Is clearly
Bulgarian in population, Justice and
fair dealing demand that the cities of
IAdrianople and Kirk Kilisseh and the
part of Bulgaria. Not only is the claim
of Bulgaria worthy OF most serious
consideration on ethnic and historical
ground, but 1t would also seem that
Bulgaria is entitled to have it's claim
to this territory favorably considered
in view of its having been compelled
to surrender purely Bulgarian terri
tory and many thousands OF Bulgars
on it's western boundary on no other
grounds than the rather doubtful
grounds Of securing a strategic from
tier for Serbia.
"In connection with the proposed
preferential right Of the three great
Mediterranean powers to furnish ad-
visers and instructors in certain zones.
tthis government feels that 1t Is neces-
lsary for 1t to have more information as
to the reason and purpose OF such
plan before 1t can express an inteH1-
gent opinion. -
U. s. Interest I'm .Armenta.
There can be ne question as to the
genuine interest of; this government in
the plans of Armenia. and the govern
ment of the United States is convinced
that the civilized world demands and
expects the most liberal treatment for
that unfortunate country.
| Its boundaries should be drawn in
such a way as to recognize all the
legitimate claims Of the. Armenian
people and particularly to give them
easy and unincumberad access to the
sea While unaware of the consider