New-York tribune., 1920-03-31
Wilson Calls
On Prerniers
To Dust Turk
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the often expressed intention Of the
Allies that the anomaly of the Turks
in Europe should cease, and 1t can
not be believed that the feelings Of
the Mahometan people, who not only
witnessed the defeat of the Turkish
power without protest but even ma
terially assisted in the defeat, will
now so resent the expulsion OF the
Turkish government as to make a
complete reversal OF policy on the
part Of the great powers desirable
or necessary.
"As to the line given as the south
ern frontier Of Turkey, it is assumed
that this boundary is meant to bo
the chronological frontier Of the Arab
people, In which case, it is suggested,
certain rectifications would seem
necessary. If, however. other con-
siderations entered into the choice
of this line, this government without
any intention to criticize, woul0 ap-
preciate being furnished with the
arguments debating such a choice.
For Russian Representation
"The government of the United
States notes with pleasure that pro-
vision is made for Russian represen-
tation on the international Council,
which it is proposed shall be estab-
lished for the government Of Con-
stantinople and the Straits. This
government is convinced that no ar
rangement that is now made concern
ing the government and control Of
Constantinople and the Straits can
have any elements Of permanency
unless the vital interests Of Russia
in those problems are carefully pro-
vided for and protected, and unless
it is understood that Russia. when it
has government recognized by the
civilized world, may assert its right
to be heard in regard to the de-
cisions now made.
"It 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 final
decision should or can be made with
out the consent of Russia.
GAS for Thrace, it would seem
right that that part of east Thrace,
which is outside of the zone reserved
for Constantinople, should become
part of the kingdom of Greece, with
the exception of the northern part of
that province. AS this, the northern
part, is clearly Bulgarian in popula-
tion, justice and fair dealing demand
that the cities Of Adrianople and
Kirk Kilisseh and the surrounding
territory should become part of Bull
garia. Not only is the claim of Bull
garia worthy of most serious con-
sideration on ethnic and historical
bulgaria is entitled to have its claim
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in view of its having been compelled
to surrender purely Bulgarian terri
tory and many thousands of Bulgars
on its Western boundary on no other
grounds than the rather doubtful
grounds of securing strategic
frontier for Serbia
Interested in Armenia
"ln connection with the proposed
preferential right of the three great
Mediterranean powers to furnish ad-
visers and instructors in certain
zones. this government feels that it
is necessary for it to have more in
formation as to the reason and pur-
pose of such a plan before it can
express an intelligent opinion.
There can be no question as to
the genuine interest of this govern
menu IN inc plans Tor Armenia, and
the government of the United States
is convinced that the civilized world
demands and expects the most lib
eral treatment for that unfortunate
country. It's 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 unencumbered
access to the sea. While unaware of
the considerations governing the
decision reached by the Supreme
Council, it is felt that special rights
over Lazistan would partially assure
to Armenia that access to the sea
indispensable to its existence. 1t is
hoped that, taking into consideration
the fact that Trebizond has always
been the terminus of the trade route
across Armenia and that Mr.. Veni-
zelos on behalf of the Greeks of that
region has expressed their preference
for connection with Armenia rather
than Turkey, the powers will be will
ing to grant Trebizond to Armenia.
Allied Control in Asia
"In regard to the relinquishmen
by Turkey of her rights to Mesopo-
tamia, Arabia, Palestine, Syria and