The New York herald., 1922-09-30
BELIEVE YENIZELOS
WILL GO TO ATHENS
Paris Observers Says He Is
Preparing for Reentry Into
World Politics.
HOPES TO RALLY GREEKS
Believed His Return Would
AIlay Excitement at Home
and i'm Turkey.

Special Cable to THE New YORK HERALD,
Copyright, 1929. by THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Psris, Sept. 80.
Diplomatic circles here take it as
granted that Eleutherios Nenizelos in
tends to return to Athens to assist III
building up new Greece, either in the
capacity OF counselor TO the Government
or. II his scruples against Constantine's
family can be removed, even as Premier,
with a portfolio for Foreign Affairs.
His negotiations here since the fall OF
Smyrna. and especially the numerous
conferences his supporters have had, in
cluding such prominent Greeks as former
Minister Ronianos. convince observers
that he is preparing for a dramatic re-
entry into world politics as final effort
10 rally the Greeks 70 his brand oe ma
tionalisrn. which is based upon diplo-
matte exchanges rather than sword bear
ing beiiigerency.
Hope in Peace Efforts.
This, coupled with the urchs hsnaing slt-
nation at Chanak, where Turkish and
british troops actually are fraternizing
IN the prohibited zone without any ap-
Parent desire on either side 70 try force
in settling the question OF occupa ton.
convinces French diplomatists that their
peace efforts are not going to be wasted.
Even Venfzelos returns to Paris and
insists that the Allies cannot retra ct
their written pledge to the kemal:sts.
As a matter of fact TIE NEw YORK
HERALD correspondent is informed, Ven
i2eiosS presence in Athens or in the pro-
jected peace negotiations would be Ere
felred for many reasons. chief among
Which Is that with the danger Of the
extremist Greek element averted Ven
izelos can be made to see the wisdom in
accepting compensation in the form OF
minority protection In western Thrace.
economic bargains. and especially quasi
CONTAMINATION of most of the new Turk
ish zone in Europe. in return for the
downfall Of Greek hopes for a great
central empire.
Representations to this effect are un-
dorstood TO be already in progress in
European chancelleries. Ne an aiterna :
tive to the Greeks maintaining a peace
ful attitude during the Allies confer
ences with the Turks deHnite propose l.
arc being formulated that In the event
Greece proves an obstreperous factor IN
the negotiations the kemalists and the
Allies Will formally withhold from her
oil financial. military and moral assist
ance, even agreeing to blockade OF
Creek ports
Doihts whether England will accept
such drastic and repressiye measures.
In view OF her past association with the
Greek cause. are arousing much con-
ccrn here, but at the same time are
having the effect of redoubling French
efforts to get Kemal to confer at Mud1-
nia Immediately. and thereby throw the
onuS of any outbreak on either aide ~
the straits upon the Greeks refusal to
abide by the counscls of the Allies.
The fact that George H., has taken
the oath in Athens for the moment has
complicated the scheme Of the Venice
lists to regain power. but II is believed
that any Cabinet formed can be made
TO see the advantages of the aged
leaders knowledge OF European dplo-
matte methods and that definite call
to preside over Greek destinies will be
renewed officially.