The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-09-28

London, Sept. 2S.-British govern
ment circles today took a grave view
of the situation in the Dardanelles,
which was regarded as so critical as
to overshadow the revolutionary de-
velopments in Greece. The opinion
was expressed that there is a greater
prospect of fighting between the Brit
ish and Turkish nationalists than at
any previous time.
The cabinet was convened this
incoming to consider a message from
Brig Gen. Sir Charles Harrington,
commanding the allied forces in Con-
stantinople, summarizing Mustapha
Kemal Pasha's reply to General Har-
ington's warning against violation or
reply was considered to be evasive and
ambiguous.
Doubt Kemnl's Intention.
Two views may be taken of Mus
tapha KemaFs intention, it is stated.
One is that under the cover of his
cavalry he may be bringing up ar
ii lery and material and doing all he
can to compel the British to fire the
frst shot. The less serious view is
that he is truthful in his statement
that he does not know where the neu
tral zone extends.
1t is pointed out that General Har-
ington is laboring under tremendous
responsibility. He has been told to do
all possible to avoid war but to use
his own judgment regarding the ne
cessity of fighting to maintain the
British edicts. 1t is understood he
has the full backing of the govern
ment which will support any action
he takes
Doesn't Recognize Zone.
In his reply, Mustapha Kemal says
the Angora government does not
recognize the neutral zone. He com
plains about the Greek warships
which have been anchored near Con-
; stantinople and also about the action
o. the British troops in the region
around Chanak, on the southern shore
of the straits. Allegations are made
that the British have destroyed Turk
ish roads and Turkish homes. Mus
tapha Kemal also claims the right
to cross the so-called neutral zone
and to enter eastern Thrace, where he
claims the Greeks are killing the
Turkish inhabitants. He concludes
by saying he hopes to avoid any con-
flict with the British.
Move on Thrace.
Turkish irregulars have begun to
concentrate in Thrace, it was reported
from Constantinople today A dis
patch on Wednesday said Turkish
troops were reported to have landed
on the Back sea coast OF Thrace bu;
this was not officially confirmed
stated that the Turks were continuins
to mass along the Ism1d peninsulai
south of COnstantinople. In the
event of an attack against Constant.
nople. Ismid probably would be usat
by the Turks as their pase of opera.
tions.
The Turks are reinforcing tn,
troops that seized Kun Kale anC
Erenkeui at the western end of tn,
Dardanelles. Turkish cavalry ha
crossed the neutral zone from Bigha
occupying Ahamedly, twenty-five
miles east of Niagara.
Turks in Protest.
(By the Associated Press)
ConstantinopIe, Sept. 2S.-Th
allied high command that they will
points in neutral zones along the Oar
danelles. Continuance of the work o
fortification will be looked upon b,
the Kemallsts as warranting militar.
action. their representative, Hamit
Bey. informed the allied commander
Brigade General Harrington.
The Turkish troop movements con
unue and yesterday for the fifth tim
they violated the neutral zone. talIini
positions in the regions of Dumbrek
Lampsaki, Yaghjilar and Sangakeh
Cavalry is advancing on Asmali
Tepe. apparently with the object O
isolating the British advance posts a
kephe and aid has been sent to tn
latter.
Despite these movements a com
munication from the Kemalists yes
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