The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-11-07

shipments and in q position Lc
could not accept outside control in
I any form
/ Lieut.. General Sir Charles Harring-
I ton. in command of British forces at
Constantinople, told Rafet that he APP
parently was trying to usurp the au-
| thoriiy of the allied generals. The
Turkish leader declared Angora had
asked for the removal of the allied
troops and warships.
Rafet has assumed control of main
tanning public order and public ad-
ministration in Constantinople. He
has been dismissing officials right and
left and closing the customs.
Reminds Him OF Treaty.
Reminding him of these things, Sir
Charles told the Nationalist governor
apparently he had forgotten there was
a treaty of Mudros. signed October
80, 1918, bringing to an end hostihties
between the allied powers and Turkey.
He reminded him this armistice treaty
was not superseded by the Mudania
convention.
Lieutenant General Harrington de-
clared Constanunople eventually would
be turned over to the nationalists and
he thought this might take place
within a few weeks Meanwhile the
allies will be responsible for the main
tenance of public security. and they
sibility, Sir Charles insisted.
The British authorities have or
dered the customs house closed and
announce they will operate the Gus
toms under the former tariff conven-
ton. This is almost certain to pro-
woke opposition and resentment among
the Kemalists. who are seeking to
establish their own customs regime.
May Declare Martial Law.
(By the Associated Press.I
foI,
missiOners at Constantinople have ask
ed their government for authorization
to take all necessary measures to
maintain order in COnstantinople. IL
The commissioners, it was stated,
will declare martial law if necessary.
The French dreadnaught Jean Bart
will leave ToulOn today TO join the
allied fleet at Constantinople.
Flag Must Not Fail.
(By the Associated PressJ
Newcastle. Nov. Lloyd George
made some sharp references to the
crisis which has arisen in the Near
East since his fall from the premier
ship in the political address which he
delivered before a large assemblage
here today.
THE Near East is beginning to
show symptoms of inflammation" he
said. Whatever happened, our flag
must not be let down"
Later he said:
I'VE had got rid of the Turk, but
he has looked at the list of new min
listers and come to the conclusion that
this is the time for another try.
IF the government stands by the
flag, my friends, I will be whole
heartedly behind them. I entreat the
government 20 show the Turk that we
will not be trif1ed with and the Turk
must stand by the document signed a
few weeks ago at Mudania-'
Anxiety In IOndOn
(By the Associated PressJ
London, Nov. THE surprising
demands which the Kemalists have
made upon the allies in Constantine
pie since they took over civil govern
ment there on Saturday still cause a
great deal of anxiety in London.
The feeling If uneasiness has been
intensified by the scarcity of news
from Constantinople in the last thir-
ty-six hours. London newspapers
treat the situation seriously and prom
inently. Deep suspicion of the aims
of the Turkis.I nationalists is almost
unanimous among the papers.
All seem worried about the safety
Of the non-Turkish population at the
sublime porte. A Times dispatch from
Constantinople dated Monday but not
timed. said the situation had become
most critical and that the Angora gov
eminent apparently was determined
to take advantage of the confused po-
Hucal situation in Great Britain and
by a series of accomplished facts
quickly carry out the whole nationalist
program despite checks applied by the
Mudania convention.
The London newspapers. while as
sorting that the allies do not wish to
interfere in any way with Turkeys in
ternal affairs, call for strict adherence
to the Mudania armistice terms and
appeal to the allies to stand firm
against any unwarranted Kemalists'
demands.
The opinion that the Lausanne
peace conference must be postponed
because of recent developments in the
near east is becoming general. A
Reuters dispatch reports that the !
kemalist delegation to the conference
has already started for Lausanne