Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-08
FURTHER WARS IN
TURKEY IMMINENT
Sudden Dispatch of British Fleet
to constantinople Cause of
Concern to French.
INTERVENTION is JUSTIFIED
Action by United States Would
Solve Turkish Tangle, Opinion
of Statesmen.
INTERVENTION is JUSTIFIED
BY G. T.. DERrELLL.

PARIS, March Tho conviction is
gaining here that the danger of n new
war in Turkey is real and Immediate
tIhc SITUATION is regarded as extremely
serious by diplomats here. especially in
itTiew of tho conflicting interests of
France and britain.
The question whether Turkey is
likely to become another Egypt is the
itmain concern OF French statesmen
IThe sudden dispatch of feet and
army TO constant.noplc by Great Bri-
tain. for the purpose OF cocrcinS the
turkish government to accept the
EBritish views with regard to Turkeys
! here. since France is not only opposed
~ the expulsion, of the Turk from Con-
antinople, but although compelled TO
join, Britain in sending troops to the
fIurkish capital. has made it perfectly
clear that she does not intend carry
Ing on any hostiities. except merely a
impress the Turks with the> necessity
Of fulfilling tho arnlistice clauses.
Troops to Check British.
Politicians hero do not conceal their
in this military demonstration dem t snaIinf asninst
Turkey is double-edged weapon in
the hands Of France. for whilo tcchni-
tions. she will thus have suGicient
forces there to prevent Britain from
EgoinS further than is strictly neces-
DurDOSc
withoue in any way encroaching upon
the, future settlement OF the Turkish
problem.
Mention Eiube Example.
Gabrielle d'Annunzio's example at
Fiumc Is freely mentioned here ssan
instance showing the necessity of rush
me, TWO divisions to Turkey inmGdi-
Eately. since IL, is believed that once
England has eHta blished hcraelf: in tho
Bo5porus no power will be able TO
dislodge her later.
the excitement hero over the Turk
ish case is intense. even men out OF
poiitics discussing eagerly the various
possibilities arising from the present
SITUATE, situationi The press and public arc
a firm stand and send enough troops
TO protect French interests against any
enc!oachment.
Measure JustiGes Action.
The news OF the recent massacre Of
Arrnenians is taken as fully justifying
Frances share in military intervention.
Ihers are some reports that French
olooa was Spilled In the latest slaugh--
TWO French divisions now in the
neishborhood of ConstantinopLe will
proceed to the Turkish capital in,me-
diateiy while several warships also
have left French ports with sealed or
ders. presumably to race TO the Dar-
Must Take Definite stand.
Franco is now confronted with tn,
necessity OF either backing England's
policy toward Turkey and thus giving
up the idea of maintaining the Turkish
government in Constantinople or up
holding her own views despite Britain.
The only thing thar could solve the
Lursish tangle in view of French
statesmen is intervention by the United
states and prompt and just settle
ment OF the status Of the former Otto
man empire, which is the object OF
such intricate inter-ailied political and
diplomatic conflicts.
Might Lead to HoIy W'nr
Diplomats here believe the sliEfitcs.
incentive might cause the Turks TO rise
UP and summon the whole Moslnn,
world to holy war" the consequences
OF which no one dares TO speculate
upon. ~