Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-10-06
LONDON WORRIED
OVER Ne VS. FROM
THE NEAR { Asst
British Cabinet Holds Hur-
ried Night Session; Greek
Attitude Is Subject of
Discussion.

London Oct. (by the Asso-
ciated Press). The British cabinet
met hurriedly at IL o'clock tonight
and went into anxious discussion
over the Near East situation. 1t is
understood that unsatisfactory
news was received from Constanti-
nople, but the nature of the ad-
vices was not disclosed.
At the afternoon meeting of the
cabinet, the irreconcilable attitude
of the Kemalists on certain ma
terial points was under considera-
tion. The Greek delegates were to
join the Mudania conference today
and it may therefore be supposed
that the governments latest ad-
vices had reference to their atti-
titdc ia teday's session.
The Greek delegates, 1t is de-
clared, have no power to sign an
agreement without referring it to
Athens, and it is possible that de-
lays on this account will be en-
tailed.
Late in the afternoons cabinet
council, the foreign office received
a summary of the Angora govern
ment's reply to the allied invita-
ton to peace conference. 1t was
not the tenor of this reply which
caused ministerial ,misgivings. how
ever, for the cabinet did not take
the reply under advisement. leav-
ing this matter for tomorrow
meeting of the cabinet.
The reply is practically what
might have been expected 1t
thanks the allied power for the re-
turn of eastern Thrace and agrees
to the proposed peace conference.
lt suggests, but does not insist that
the conference be held at Smyrna
instead of Venice. The most i'm
portant part of the note is its in
sistence that Russia and the Black
sea states should be invited to the
peace conference. Apart from this
demand, which is certain to cause
divisions among the allies. the note
is couched in tone of conciliation.
The view expressed in official
quarters is that Smyrna is too dis
tant and lacks the conveniences
necessary for an international con-
ference and there certainly will be
counter proposals to the Angora
suggestion.
1t is denied officially that there
is any foundation for the reports
that an arrangement has been
made for British Withdrawal from
the Chanak scene. On this point
the governments attitude is un-
changed
Kandra, which is reported to
have been occupied by Turkish
cavalry, is outside the neutral zone
as established by the declaration of
the allies in May, 1921. Kandra
lies about sixty-five miles from
Constantinople.
According to the latest reports
the Greek general Nider. has gone
to Thrace to assume command of
the troops, and it is reported that
two troops trains have left Salo-
niki for Adrianople.
The Mudania conference has
separated, not finally, but in cir
of serious difficulty. |
An important dispatch from Gen
eral Harrington reached the gov
ernment this evening. 1t was sent |
by ships radio and stated with ref
erence to Thursdays proceedings |
that the conference had adjourned |
and asked for Instructions.
The dispatch arrived in very |
state, the conclusion of |
1t being altogether missing. 1t was |
obvious, however, that |
a very unsatisfactory state OF
things had developed at Mudania, |
and the premier hurriedly sum-
moned a late meeting of the cabi-
net.
The ministers met at II o'clock
and after a long discussion. decid-
ed that General Harington's dis
patch was roo mutilated to allow
Of taking final decision thereon.
They accordingly decided to send
an urgent message to him at Con-
where he had stated
he had gone, asking for repeti-
lion of the dispatch and requesting
him to remain in Constantinople
pending receipt of further instruc-
ions. The cabinet then separated.
MINING MAN SUED.