Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-03-27

BY JEA[0US|ES
To SAVE TURKS
May Add Modification
of Sevres Reparations
to Avert Rift.
Accepted by
Nationalists; Straits to
Be De1nilitarized.

Paris, March 26-(By The Associat-
ed Press THE retention by Turkey
of Constantinople and large part of
eastern Thrace; the demilitarization of
the territories adjoining the straits of
the Dardanelles, whether allotted to
Turkey or Greece, and an international
commission to attend to the upkeep Of
the straits, were proposals made by
the allied foreign ministers after five
DAYS consideration Of the near east
questions.
The conclusions of Premier Poincare,
Marquis Curzon, the British foreign
secretary. and Signor Schanzer. the
italian foreign minister, are believed
to mark a step toward the settlement
of a question which has been one of
the roots of unrest in the old world.
The amicable offer of mediation be-
tween Turkey and Greece removes the
dilemma facing the French of taking a
hostile attitude toward Turkey or
breaking with the allies, and also re-
moves the cloud created over Anglo
French relations by the Angora accord.
Viii Call Parley Soon
Should the Turkish nationalist lead
ers find the proposed notifications of
the Seyres treaty do not go far enough
it has been pointed out that nothing
has been done at Paris which would
stand in the way of continuing the ne
gotiations. The authorities a. Con
stantinople already have accepted the
armistice proposal, made several days
ago and the Angora representatives.
when told of the foreign ministers
decisions. did not hide their feelings of
satisfaction.
In connection with their proposal
that the straits territories be demili-
tarized, the ministers suggested that
allied forces on the Gallipoli peninsula
and allied military inspectors be
charged with the task of enforcing the
measures. The proposals are to be
submitted to the interested parties.
who will be invited to send representa-
tlyes to a city to be chosen later. with
in three weeks. These representatives
will be assisted by the British, Italian
and French high commissioners in Con-
stantinople.
Decision Reached In Rush
After two meetings Sunday, the min
listers were still at variance on GER
tain issues. With the desire of reach
ing a settlement before Signor Schan-
zer left for London to see Premier
Lloyd George, 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, TIE
full text of which will be glen out
Monday From a summary of the
general terms, it appears the ministers
emphasize that if the armistice Is as
proposed. the legitimate desires Of I'll
parties should be satisfied-Turkey to
be enabled to resume her Independent
national existence and the secular and
religious authority of the sultan main
tained, while on the other haud. Greece
is to be compensated for her sacrifices
in the cause of the allies.
1t is recognized by the ministers
that the financial independence Of Tur-
key must i'll large measure be respect
ed, and that, if compelled to bear the
burden entailed by her entry into the
war beside the central powers, Tur-
keys financial capacity demands that
fixed indemnity be imposed.