New-York tribune., 1921-06-19
Allies Agree ON
Measure TO End
Greco uarkW ar
Constantine Will Be Urged
to Abandon Drive and Let
Commission of Powers
Settle Anatolia Dispute
Ottoman Victory Feared
Italy Asked to Outline Its
Position on the Decision
of Culrzon and BRAND
Special Gable to The Tribune

Copyright, 1921, New York Tribune Inc
PARIS, June 18.-Full Franco-B ritish
accord on the necessity of immediate
joint action, with the aid of Italy, to
prevent, if possible, clash between
the Greeks and Turks in Anatolia, was
the first fruit of the conference to-day
between Premier BRAND and the Mar
quis of Curzon, British Foreign Minis
ter.
Count Bonin-Longare, Italian Ambas-
sador to Paris, who was called in at
the afternoon meeting, telegraphed to
Rome tonight to ascertain his govern
ment's position on joining the Allies in
their decision His telegram pointed
out the belief in Allied circles that
the projected Greek offensive could not
possibly bring definite results and could
only involve Greece in an unending
struggle.
VIII Submit Plan to Greece
Lord Curzon and Premier BRAND had
already agreed, even in the event Of
non-concurrence in the decision by
Italy, to inquire of King Constantine
whether he would place the territorial
disputes in Asia Minor in Allied hands.
Their message will suggest that if the
Greeks agree an international commits
sion will be appointed, in accordance
with the decisions of the London con-
ference, to make the fullest investi-
cation of the nationality of Thrace and
Smyrna and render decision.
On the other hand, the Greeks will
be reminded that victory for them
would be most uncertain, even if they
were militarily successful, and that it
would be utterly impossible for Greece
to occupy all Of Asia Minor or even
that part of it which is under the con-
troll of Mustapha Kemal Pasha. The
these reasons for the impossibility of
Greek victory: The topography of the
country requires short advances and
long communication lines. The Turkish
population, being of the poorest quail
ity, would welcome guerrilla warfare
and if the Greeks forced it on them
they would soon make it their busi-
ness and although the Russian Boil
sheviki have not yet aided the Turk
ish Nationalists it is entirely nossi-
bic that they will if Minister of War
lIOlHhy SEES aH opportunity opening
up in the Turkish war theater to strike.
not only at Greece, but at all the oc-
cidental powers, particularly France.
Allies Hope to Avoid BIoodshea
Lord Curzon proposed Allied inter
yention, and Premier BRAND expressed
complete agreement. 1t was decided
that If Constantine was adamant in his
determination to wage war on the
Turks certain other steps would be
taken, but the nature of these was not
disclosed. The Allies desire, if posi-
BILE, to avoid bloodshed, but they fear
that Constantine, who clings to mill
taristic policy as the only hope for
keeping his regained crown, will not
be willing to listen to the terms Of
moderation urged by the Allies.
General Townshend. of KIT el-Amara
fame. who is perhaps the only leading
British statesman who is. pro-Turk in
the present dispute, has started for
Constantinople to present the Allied
point of view to King Constantine,
Franklin Bcuillon, representing France,
is already in Anatolia.
The Allied leaders point out the dam
ger of a Turkish victory, which would
not only restore the prestige of the
Ottoman Empire but would also stir up
dangerous pan-Islamic movement
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