Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-06-21

Hythe, England, June 90
BY The Associated Press
While the question of German
reparations was the ostensible
reason for the hurriedly ar
ranged meeting here of the French and
British premiers. The Associated Press
is authoritativeiy informed that the
Turkish situation thrust itself into the
forefront OF their discussions SUNDAY.
The experts on the indemnity. after long
consideration of the matter. were ready
TO present their advice on this important
subject.
The Greek premier, Eliphtherios yeni-
zelos. however, who was anxious TO
safeguard the Greek gains through the
treaty, appeared upon the scene Satur-
day night. He called on Mr.. Lloyd George
and VI. Millerand at The Hague confer
ence. prepared to act in behalf of the
allies in regard to the activities of
Mustapha kemal Pasha. the Turkish ma
tionalist leader.
II is learned that NJ Venizelos con-
tended that the ten Greek divisions al
ready In the Thrsce and SMYRNA districr
constitute the only force immediately
available for effective operations against
the Turks. but insisted that these opera
hons shall be confined to purely de.
fensve methods.
Treaty Boundaries Hold.
1t is recalled that the allies. In asking
the Greeks TO occupy Anatolia. exactef
the promise that they do not operate
beyond the peace treaty boundaries.
1t is understood that NJ. Vauiselos
Sunday met with allied refusal to as
sumo any responsibility should the
Greeks exceed this limitation. but the
refusal was softened By the assurance,
that there was no intention on the partI
of Great Britain or France to advocate,
modification of the Turkish treaty.
Premier Venizelos will proceed with
Premiers Lloyd George and Millerand to-
Boulogne where the six-nation confer
ence vii begin. At Boulo2ne, it is ex-
pected the decisions tentatively agreed
respecting the German indemnity and,
reparations, as well as with respect to-
Turkey. will be submitted.
Discuss Perslan Situation.
Some light may also be thrown, on the,
Persian negotiations at London at thei
BouloRne conference This is indicated
by the fact that Great Britafn's repre-
in the economic councils deal
ing with NJ. Krassin. the bolsheviki
minister of trade and commerce. wasI
present at the afternoon conference Of
the premiers.
In the morning venizelos had a con-,
ference with Field Marshal Sir Henry
H. Wilson. chief OF the British Imper-
ial staff. and Marshal Foch, before con-,
ferring with tSe premiers. The execl-
ton of the Turkish treaty was discussed
and il is believed that most Of the pro-
posals submitted by NJ. Venizelos were
approved
An official statement failed to provide
any foundation for reports that this
conference had been called chiefly be-
cause of the acute Turkish situation.
So far as the official communique dis
closed, the discussions had to do en-
tirely with Germany.
Germany Too Slow.
The statement said tnat the French
accepted the suggestion OF
Great Britain that the rate at which
G germany was carrying out the clauses
Of the Versailles treaty relating TO dis
armament was profoundly unsatisfact-
ory.
The two govern ments. therefore.
agreed to recommend to the interallied
conference at Bologne that their mil
itdry advisers should be instructed TO
submit proposals aiming at acceleration
of the execution Of the clauses Of the
treaty dealing with German arma-
m epta man and IN tnr;ul