Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-21
TURKS APPARENTLY REASSURED
HOPE AGAIN HELD OF SOME FORM
STRAITS PACT WILL BE SIGNED

Lausanne, Dec. 20-(By A. P)-
Both Turkish and Allied delegations
relaxed in their attitude today and
| discussed control of the straits in
such conciliatory spirit that there
is every indication that some sort
OF straits convention may be signed
in a very few days.
The note of the United States that
| it does not regard an international
committee as unnecessary undoubt-
edly bore fruit, as Lord Curzon gave
| careful consideration to Ismet Pa
sha's plea that Turkey would con-
slider international interference with
Turkeys affairs ''as worse than
death"
An agreement will be likely reached
eXempting the demilitarized zone
along the straits from control by the
proposed international committee
| which will have jurisdiction only
over navigation of the straits leav-
ing even the pilotage to the Turks.
Ismet Pasha also pleaded for fur
Their guarantees for the safety Of
Constantinople than those which
would be afforded by the League Of
Nations, and proposed additional
guarantees similar to those given to
the Aland Island. He insisted that
Turkey must have further assuran-
ces from the important powers in
dividually and collectively that her
territory WIN not he violated. He ac-
copied in principle the fundamental
provisions for control of the straits
outline by the Allies but pleaded that
Turkey must have her sovereign
rights thoroughly safeguarded.
Lord Curzon, NJ. Barcre, Baron
Hayashi. NJ. SpalailSovitch and other
speakers expressed great satisfaction
over Turkeys conciliatory attitude.
Lord CurZon, after hearing 1smctS
statement of the Turkish Nosition said
that 1Smcts acceptance of the gen
cral principles of free passage as
outlined by the Allies now made it
possible to discuss of the practical
application of those principles. lie
expressed sympathy with 1smets
anxiety lost Turkeys sovereignty
should be affected by the proposed
treaty, but pointed out that in a
measure every power surrendered
some of its sovereign rights when it
negotiated treaties.
He mentioned the Great Lakes
treaty between Canada and the Uni
ted States as one which in n sense
limits the sovereignty of the two
fc h1Jf &c in
otfense against the sovereignty of
either and contendcd that the pro-
posed regulation of the straits was
the same.
AS it is clear that the United
States will accept no scat on straits
control commission, regardless OF
how much the powers of this pro-
posed international body are limited,
the members of the American dele
cation were asked tonight whether
the United States would in any way
be bound to respect the regulations
imposed by this body, and if the Uni
ted States would negotiate treaty
Immediately with Turkey. To this
Ambassador Child made no answer.
Ismet Pasha also objected to var
icus nations retaining station SHIPS
at Constantinople and this matter
was referred for discussion to the eX-
perts, who explained later that sta
ton ships are really used only as
taXicabs for the high commissioners
OF ambassadors.
Rear Admiral Bristol said he did
not think it likely that the Turks
would insist on the removal of the
L. s. S. Scorpion, which has been IN
the Bosphorus for years.
No date has been set for continue
ton of the consideration OF the
straits question, which generally is
regarded as virtually settled.