Arizona republican., 1922-03-27
.TURKO-GREEK
.ARM|ST|CE IS
BY.
ALLIED BOARD.
Settlement OF Dispute Be-
tween Greece And Tur-
key Will Remove Cause
OF Old World Unrest
[RepubIlcan a. p. Leased Will

PARIS. March 26.--The retention
by Turkey Of Constantinople and a
large part OF eastern Thrace; the de-
militarization of the territories adj
joining the Straits OF the Dardanelles,
whether allotted TO Turkey or Greece,
and an international commission 10
attend to the upkeep Of the Straits
were proposals made by the allied
foreign ministers after five days con-
sideration OF Near East questions.
The conclusions OF Premier Poin-
care, MARQUIS Curzon, the British
foreign secretary, and Signor SchanA
zer, the Italian foreign minister, are
believed to mark step toward the
settlement OF a question which has
been one OF the roots OF unrest In
the old world The annicable offer
Of mediation between Turkey and
Greece removes the dilemma facing
the French Of taking a hostile atti-
tude toward Turkey or breaking with
the allies and also removes the cloud
created over Anglo-French relations
by the Angora accord.
Should the turkish nationalist lead
ers find the proposed notifications
OF the Sevres treaty do not 60 far
enough, ii is pointed out that moth
ing has been done at Paris which
would stand in the way Of continuing
the negotiations. The authorities at
Constantinople have already accepted
the armistice proposal made several
days ago and the Angora representa-
tiyes. when told OF the foreign min
istcr's decisions today, did not hide
their feelings OF satisfaction.
In connection with their proposal
that the straits territories be dcmili-
tarized. the ministers suggested that
allied forces on the Gallipoh penIn-
sula and allied military inspectors be
charged with the task OF enforcing
the measures.
The proposals are 20 be submitted
to the interested parties. who Will be
invited to send representatives TO a
city TO be chosen later. within three
weeks. These representatives will be
assisted by the British, Italian and
French high commissioners in Con-
stantinople.
The task OF finding means OF sat
isfying the desires OF the Arnenisns
was confided to the league Of ma
tions
After two meetings today the min
listers were still at variance on GER
tain issues. with the desire OF reach
ing q settlement before Signor Schan-
@"E
Lloyd George, a third session was
called 1t was midnight before an-
nouncement was made that decisions
had been reached on all points.
The decisions Of the ministers are
comprised in lengthy document, the
fun text Of which will be given out
l tomorrow From a summary OF the
/ general terms. it appears the min
\ isfters emphasize that IL the ar1nistice
4 is as proposed, the legitimate desires
OF all parties should bo satisfied
! Turkey to be enabled to resume her
I independent national existence and
the religious authority OF the sultan
maintained, while, on the other hand,
Greece is TO be compensated for her
sacrifices in the cause OF the allies.
1t is recognized by the ministers
that the financial independents of
Turkey must be in a large measure
respected. and that. If compelled to
scar the burden entailed by her entry
into the war beside the central pow
cre, Turkeys financial capacity de-
nands that a fixed indemnity only
| be imposed.