Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-02
FRIENDS OF BRITAIN
IN TURKISH CABINET
Damad Heads New Govern
notwithstanding to Mark
Treaty Signing.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 81 (by the
Associated Press).-Damad Ferid Pasha,
the grand vizier. has announced the
formation of a new cabinet, composed
largely of members friendly to British
interests. according to political observ-
ers who are well acquainted with the
affiliations of the new men. Damad will
be minister of foreign affairs and acting
minister of war in this ministry. or
which he is the only member brought
over from the old cabinet. Objections OF
the old cabinet to the terms of the
peace treaty forced its dissolution.
The Turkish newspapers announce
that the day the treaty is signed Will
be observed by the Turks generally as
day of mourning. The shops and cafes
will be closed as one sign of protest 1t
has not been possible, however. for
definite arrangements to be mace TOT
the demonstration, as there is lack OF
knowledge as yet of the exact date Tor
the signing of the pact.
Sir William Grenfell Max Muller
the newly appointed British minister
to Turkey, is expected at CONSTANT
nople shortly. Because OF the greatly
lessened Importance of Turkey. with
her smaller area and population. and
because of her being placed under IN
ternational control. Great Britain is
sending a minister. not an ambas-
sador The other European powers
are expected to follow suit.
Watch L. S. Move.
There is much speculation in Con-
stantinople as to whom the United
States will send as a diplomatic rep
resentative, and whether he will hold
ambasSadorial rank. Not having de-
clared war upon Turkey, the United
States is free to resume diplomatic
relations before the peace treaty is
ratified by Turkey, if the Washington
government so desires.
One of the entente ministers here
announced yesterday that the entente
high commissioners were holding con-
ferences daily, preparing plans for
the enforcement of the peace treaty.
Immediately upon the resumption of
diplomatic relations and the arrival
of the entente ministers the various
high commissions. including that of
the United States. will cease func-
tioning. as they combine military and
diplomatic authority and were ap-
peace conditions.
No Marine Commissioner.
Many entente officials are connected
with the high commission for the control
OF the straits of the DardaneLles, but
there is no American representation in
this body, as the United States has not
yet proposed to participate in the regu-
lation Of the straits or the execution of
other terms of the peace treaty. Rear
Admiral Mark L. Bristol. the American
high commissioner, had combined the di-
rection of the Black sea and eastern
Mediterranean fleet with the diplomatic
duties of the high commissionership,
looking after American trade interests
and relief and educational work under
taken by the United States.
1t is not regarded here as likely that
the American naval strength will be re-
duced under the conditions which will be
brought Entente military leaders here
do not believe Mustapha Kemal can per-
suade the bandit leaders to submit to
higher authority and surrender control
of their bands. Rich Turks at Samsun
Kerasunt and other Black sea ports are
fleeing to the interior. fearing Greek oc-
cupation.