The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-09-16

the British government, addressing
Rumania, Jugo-Slavia and Greece, is
asking their participation in an eff
fective defense of the neutral zone, it
was learned officially today. Great
Britain also has invited her dominions
to be represented by contingents in
the defense of those interests for
which they have already made enorm-
Gus sacrifice, 1t was also authorita-
lively stated.
by the Associated Press.l
Constantinople, Sept. 16.-British
Marshal Viscount French, Earl of
Ypres. is expected to arrive here
shortly.
Reports were current yesterday that
the allied warships were bonn harding
smyrna, but investigation proved that
the cannonading was from the Krem-
ailsts coast battery attacking the re-
mainder of the Greek forces evacuat-
ing the Chesme peninsula.
Ignore British Plea
The British authorities appealed to
the Turkish officers to cease firing, as
the retiring troops were no longer
com batants, but helpless refugees and
the Turkish action, they declared, was
IN violation of the dictates of human
ity and international law. The Krem-
aiists ignored the British plea, and
the. Greek vessels retired under heavy
IRE with many wounded.
Renewed celebrations were held
| turnout Asia Minor yesterday to mark
the sweeping Turkish victory over the
Greeks. Friday is the Turkish Sum
day and the entire Moslem population
ceased its wonted pursuits and re-
paired to the Mosques to offer PRAYERS
of Thanksgiving to Allah.
Rode in American LIMOUSINE.
For the first time since 1453, when
the Turks captured Constantinople,
the sultan went to the tomb of Mo-
manned, the conqueror in STEAMBOAT,
and paid homage to the memory of
his illustrious predecessors. Several
miles of exulting and iubilant Turks
with flaming flags lined the streets
and watched their sovereign pass He
made the trip in an American lirnou-
sine.
The sultan's passage thru the open
streets has had no precedent in re.
cent years, and the people seized upon
the occasion to give him a stirring but
reverent ovation. Heretofore he has
confined himself to the palace at Yil-
dez. and observed as much privacy
as the pope in the vatican. Ameri-
cans who attended the ceremony in
Stamhoul observed that the sultan.
altho thin and slightly bent, appeared
alert and vigorous. He saluted the
group of American visitors pleasantly
as AAC CAlCISSQ ITOI1l prayer.
Constantinople is a forest of Grim
son flage, with the familiar star and
crescent The colors even fly from the
four commanding minarets of the ia
nous mosque of st. Sophia, whose re-
capture has been the dream of the
Greeks for centuries.
Christians Must Go.
A wave of enthusiasm has swept
over the Turks and upon every hand
one hears the declaration that the
Christians must be driven out and the
ancient glory of the capital re-estab-
lished. Many Greeks and Armenians
apprehensive of the occupation of the
city by the forces of Mustapha Kemal
Pasha are leaving for distant points
Late yesterday afternoon the sui
tan's guard, 500 strong. mounted on
black chargers and carrying triHmph-
ant banners. clattered thru the city
and for a time the nervous Greeks
tnougnt them the advance guard OF
the Kemalist army.
British Send Air Forces.
Malta, Sept. I6.-The British Medi-
terranean fleet is concentrating in the
DardaDelles off Tchanak-KaIess. 1t
was learned today. achievements
of air forces are being sent to the
Turkish straits to assist the British
fleet The fleet is under orders to
prevent the Turks from crossing into
Europe.
Russia TO Aid Turks.
Riga, Sept 16.-Soviet Russia is
prepared to aid the Turkish national
lists to take Constantinople from the
allies, according TO reports received
here today. Two divisions of Rus
sian troops are said to be in Batourn
in the Caucasus. General Kameneff,
commander Of the Russian Red army.
has left Baeoum for an unknown des-
tination.
Z
Serbia Troops Massing.
Belgrade. Sept. 16.-Serbia (Jugo-
Siavia1 is r1assing troops along the
frontiers to protect them in the event
hostilities break out in the Balkans.
The report that the government was
mobilizing troops was denied.
The Greek ministers to Rumania
and Jugo-Slavta have been ordered to
Athens for conference.