Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-07

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SATURDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 7, 1922.
EVENTS OF A WEEK.
The eastern war which seemed certain a week
ago when the Turkish forces south of the OAR
idanclles appeared to be determined to attack the
British contingent at Chanak. was averted, or at
least postponed by the sudden agreement of all
parties to a conference at Mudania, where some
OF the moreS pressing Of the questions in dispute
might bc, thrcshed out. Such a conference, which
was intended to affect only military subjects, was
actually begun a few days later, and as suddenly
suspended when the Turkish representative indi-
Gated a determination on the part of his principals
to exclude the future of Thrace from consideration.
The other members of the conference were mott
fled bluntly that Turkey was determined to occupy
Ihrace, peaceably, if possible, but if that were not
possible, to proceed with the occupation by force.
The uncompromising attitude of Turkey on
this point, and her i%nsistence on immediate Greek
withdrawal, coupled with the announcement of the
French representatives that they supported Turkey
Ill this matter, threw the. conference into confusion
and caused its hasty adjournment until the MEM
bers could receive further and definite instructions
from their respective governments. In the final
checking over Of opinion Italy and Great Britain
joined in opposing the extreme demands of Turkey,
while France supported them. Heretofore French
isand Italian representatives have operated practi-
cal1y in unison, leaving Great Britain alone in her
III SSAs SSAo SA~ SpAAI Will WoS
shown by Turkey.
The situation, therefore, while perhaps i'm
Eproved by a week of delay without the outbreak
OF actual hostilities, remains unsettled and exceed
ingly critical, The present understanding is that
the Mudania conference.-the be resumed as>soon as
the several governments have adjusted themselves
Ito the new aspect. But it is quite possible that
fsonne step may be taken which will render further
Aconfcrence futile. 1t is quite apparent that no de-
Klfcision that the Allies may make, even if it be sup
EtpoTted by the three great powers represented, can
tfail2to leave some very sore spots. Turkey demands
SssIhrace, and threatens to take it by force if neces-
sa5y. The Allies can prevent this If they determine
Ito do so. But in that case we should doubtless
tsecs the entire Turkish nation running amuck, and
ignite possibly leading several other Asiatic groups
if q dance of death. IF the Turkish claims are al
Ilowed, Greece will be bitterly r~esentful at having
ri that which has been conferred on her withdrawn.
The more conspicuous of the summers strikes
EfihAving been temporarily settled, or having large
El1y worn themselves out, interest in the subject has
EEWSaned. Pursuant to the understanding OF a few
TEtsEeeks ago representatives of the coal miners and
1.-The r,inc operators have held several sessions for
hi fhE=s rispcse q! getting together on a basis of agree
IAnEe1t tor the consideration of wage scales. No
II definite results have been reached. and none may
HE reached for some time.
h The rapid movement Of coal continues, and
Notwithstanding the lake seamen's strike, which
Invent into effect on October /, much coal is being
EIEErseeiyed at or Is on the way to the head of the
ENTRANCES, although there is no possibility of the ship
IEs5anrsnts being equal to the demand for the. winter.
lS1asTEeseanenis strike seems to have affected the
fassnss5taatiion very little. The union demands the en-
tEfs61Mneeriert bf the law against the sailing of vessels
tlAsyithsaa COM OF less than 65 per cent Of able
3xseeenien. l1,e attorney general has been asked for
aalsAGfg n apinio, As to the bearing of the law. In the
lMlSaa2eankime 1T is understood that vessels are to be
Hs16SMitttfd e leave port with a smaller crew Of ex-