New-York tribune., 1922-11-18
II. s. Derollrlces
Propaganda for
w ar ON Turkey
Washington Formally States
Policy i'm Near East as.
Aimed at Peace, Equality
and Protection for ALI
Border Disputes Taboo
Observers at Lausanne Will
Discuss Oniy Issues of
Direct National Concern
By Carter Field

WASHINGTON Nov. 17.--An out
line OF President Harding's policy In
the Near East WAS given at the White
House to-day. 1t was stated frankly
that the President Is sstonfshed at the
food of propaganda 9avoring the send
ing OF an American army of not less
than 100000 men to Constantiropls at
once. To-dsy's announcements was
made with view 60 answering this
propaganda.
Good people" most Of them "advo-
Gates of peace" 1t was declared at the
White House, have been urging the
most swashbuckling rafting of sabers
by this country. Many of the de-
mands that an army be sent to Tur-
key to "impose peace" are very specific
as to the strength Of such an army.
Most Of them seem to think a little
more than 100000 would be enough.
Others caution that he strength should
not be less than 100000.
This propaganda set In iuss after
the burning of Smyrna, and has con-
ttnued almost without let-up ever
since, One Of the most vigorous state
AO Ak LAAAG WdS andQg DIV
Bishop Cannon, who wrote D. .cretery
of State Hughes from Paris, and who
asserted IN an interview that war on
Turkey by this country. if Turkey
persisted in refusing Co yield, would
be "justifiable."
Reply Falls 60 Hale CIsmor
Secretary Hughes replied to B,nhop
Cannon early in October in 8 letter
WI ch was made public. It was
thought that this would end che
propaganda and bring those engaging
In it to realization chat this country
could not think of attempting 10 force
Its will by armed force at CONSTANT
nople. The White House made it clear
TO day. however, that the clamor has
nct .suhsided.
~ is amazing high official Of
the Administration declared, show
eagerly the very people who are most
pacifistic ordinarily are demanding the
use Of troops to compel the sort of
decision they desire in the Near East !"
The American observers at the Iau-
same conference, It was stated at the
White House, will officially represent
this government in all matters In
which the United States is vitality IN
eerested, but will have no voice in the
SAoNNoSiOt1 VA OCIAJLOIldl i1UtlCS or OENer
questions in which this government ia
not concerned.
The invitation from che powers 20
send Representatives was for the pur-
pose Of obtaining the American opinion
on questions affecting the rights of all
nationals in the Near East, and in ac-
ceptlng the invitation, it was pointed
opt, the American position OF equality
OF rights was plainly set forth.
BordegJ Questions Raied Out
The American government has po In
tenticn Of sitting in when the question
of boundaries or other purely political
questions are under discussion. accord
ing TO the White House statement, but
our representatives will be empowered
to give the American point of view on
all subjects not directly involving the
territorial limits that may be plsced
IN the proposed treaty.
'Ihe Administration finds itself ad-
dressed constantly by advocates of
peace who urge that we go abroad with
an army Of 100000 to brandish the
sword and assert our rights" high
official declared. "This is a ludicrous
position for peace advocates to main
tain, and the American government
does not see that any necessity will
arise for any such action.
we desire only that the rights OF
American people be respected, and the
representatives who will be st Che con
ference will have instructions TO
address themselves only to subjects
that concern equality OF trade rights.
protection of American lives and
property, protection of religious and
racial ninorities and the restoration
of peace"