New Britain herald., 1922-09-18
Armada Of English Warships Is Formed For Protection Of Waterway and Of Constantinople
London Press Divided On Wisdom Of Govern ment's PoIcy-League Of Nations May Act

Constantinople, Sept. 1s.-(By the Associated Press)-The entire British Atlantic fleet is being sent to reinforce the Mediterranean squadron for the protection of Constantinople and the Strait of Dardaneles.
 This undoubtedly will create the most formidable armada of warships ever assembled in an area of like size, embracing the most modern dread | noughts. battle cruisers, destroyers, submarines and air craft carriers. British officials here feel confident that if the allied land forces are not sufficient to check an attack on the Da-danelles by the Turkish national ists the combined fleet together with French and Italian war vessels will be more than adequate.
 City Feels More Secure There os an increased feeling of security among the population of Constantinople as a result of Great Britain's energetic measures. Port military authorities declare the Turks will not commit the folly of opposing such overwhelming forces.
 The allied commanders here are meeting today under the presidency of Brig. Gen. Sir Charles Harrington to discuss measures for the defense of the capital and the straits. The meet ling is expected te bring out the oom- plete unity Of the British. French and Italian forces
 It is now ascertained that only 20,- 900 Greek soldiers remain under arms out of the army of 25o,0oo. These are in Thrace retention of which territory by Greece is seriously doubted here.
 Pelle to Meet Pasha
 Gen, M. c. J. Pelle. French high commissioner started for Smyrna last night to confer with Mustapha kemal Pasha, at the latters special request. It is assumed the nationalist leader desires to ascertain the extent to which France intends to fulfill the obligations undertaken by her treaty with the Angora government.
 The Times thinks diplomatic action would suffice to solve the difficulty if the kemalists were convinced that Great Britain and France would act together. The newspaper condemns the policy followed by both govern ments since the armistice and is es- pecially severe with the perversity of the British rules, through whose in- aptitude, ignorance and vanity very real danger has been brought upon the nation"
 Post" Scores Govt.
 Ths Morning Post. sharply scoring the government says Great Britain has had enough of war especially of unnecessary war and that in order to secure peace it must get rid of Lloyd George, The newspaper thinks that whether there will be a war for the straits now rests primarily with Mos- COW.
 the governments policy for the last three years which policy "has brought us to the verge of another European catastrophe and trailed British pres tige in the dust"
 It contends that a permanent set. tlement can only be achieved through an early conference attended by all the Balkan states.
 Herald" Also Opposes
 The Daily Herald declares that mot a man, not 8 ship, not a gun" ought to be provided for new military ad. ventures.
 Elsewhere the governments pro- nounoement of policy meets with more support The Daily Telegraph while arlIt t1oy, t,t through conference is glad to have assured that the government is taking the military measures which may prove necessary,
 The Westminster Gazette says. Tt Is quite certain the allies cannot re- gain control of the situation unless they are ready to fight if necessary and unless they convince the Turks of this"
 "Chronicle" For Action
 The Daily Chronicle giving it's voice for the conference thinks the meeting be called for some weeks and that meanwhile the Turks are likely to seize every scrap of ground they can for bargaining purposes.
 "Only firm attitude, and 8 display of force can prevent this" is adds.
 Express" Also Approves
 The Daily Express applauds the steps the government is taking and predicts that if Mustapha Kemal Tries to cross the straits he will meet with complete disaster The newspa- per gives much prominence to New York dispatch 10 the effect that pres sure is being put upon the Washing ton government to enter the European conference and prevent another war.
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