The New York herald., 1922-09-29

Special Gable TO THE New York HnRALp.
Copyright, foee. by THE NEW Yonx HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, Sept. Is.
Feverish military preparations by
both the British and the Turkish 70
defend their rights IN any cventuali-
ties have revived the war scare here,
and the situation tonight is regarded
as more critical than before the Paris
agreement was reached. The British
view with the greatest annoyance the
developments in three directions-the
Dardanelles, Ismid and Tllrace-while
Mustapha Kemal, perhaps 'strategi-
cally' is delaying his response to the
conference invitation.
The Cabinet, with the chiefs of the
several services. studied the problem
for six hours in three sittings to-day.
They discussed contingencies, and will
meet again tomorrow.
In the meantime Constantinople Is
looked upon as a powder magazine.
AS one official told THE New York
HERALD correspondent. Anything Is
likely to happen at any hour"
The happicst omen. in British eyes.
Is the American decision to send a fleet
OF warships to Constantinople to guard
American interests. II Is realized that
the Americans would not be drawn into
any fighting. but with substantial re-
endorsements Old Glory would. officials
believe. be symbol of peace that would
have valuable moral effect. The
British welcome the move as signifying
American cooperation for peace and
security, which they say they likewise
are trying to preserve.
KemaI Concentrating.
Concentration of the Kemalists along
the neutral borders and their systematic
pressing forward are regarded here as
the most sinister development yet
Kemars reply to Gen. Harrington is ac-
cepted as evasive and unsatisfactory,
and IL Is feared he is trying to provoke
an incident. The Government has sent
instructions to Gen. Harrington to exer-
else the greatest patience In dealing
with the highly critical situation. and TO
do everything possible tc avoid hostile
consequences.
Cen. Harington's answer TO Kenal is
applauded here for its tact and modera-
tion.
Fears are entertained for Constan-
tinople because of reports OF Turkish
divisions massing about lsmid. ms
is taken as threat to the city. Inc
Turks are known to have stores ana am
munition there. and the danger OF an
uprising that might put the torch TO the
whole Near East Is not minimized.
IT Is understood the allied forces IN
Constantinople number 10000. Whether
In the event OF an uprising the BRUSH
would retire to Gallipoli could not DC
ascertained in Downing Street Tonight
The British are keeping the closes
vigil in the Chanak area, where the!
suspect the Turks OF using incurslons o
cavalry as a screen behind which tc
assemble their infantry. But the British
are now in a more comfortable position
with aerial units fully equipped anc
ready to operate, as the result or th'
timely arrival of airplane carriers. %
far as known the neutral zone abou
Isnid has not yet been invaded. but TN
Turks movements are proving exceed
ingly irritating.
Sfili. the British arc resolved TO en-
ploy the utmost caution to avoid pro
yocative action, because there Is chanc'
that Kemars delay has no ulterioi
motive, but is caused by slow commu
nication The British also arc hopefu
that Franklin Bouiilon will be able Z
straighten out matters, as unofficia
allied intercessor with Kcmal; and thel
think that II the storm does not orcai
in the next day or two 1t Will blow over
The abdication OF Constantine is re
Earded as adding TO the complications
as Il is feared 1t will increase Kemarl
temptation to invade Thrace at all cost
before the Greek r-rny can be reunited
Under the enthusiasm of a new Govern
ment. The British are not much con
cerned who shall succeed Constantine
but they would welcome the return 0
Venizelos. because they feel that a maj
or his power would exert peaceful in
fluence.
Notwithstanding the grave view he'll
In Ministerial circles 1t is unlikely tha
Parliament will be summoned imms
diatcly unless some serious development
arises, but tho Government Is kecpini
this constantly in mind.
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