Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

Paris sept. 21.-CBy The A. P.)- Great Britain has refused catexorically to pithdrav her troops from Chanak, and has SO informed the Freich govern rnaut. This was definitely stated in of- heiSl circles tonight In reply to a per- sistsnt report in French quarters ahat the British forces would probably be re- tired on the other side, of the straits.
 Lord Curzon, the British foreign sec- rs.ary. was In communication with P-euier Lloyd George by telephone and telegraph throughout the day, and the French premier received medication late this afternoon of the decision % hold the troops al Chanak.
 The British government has been ad- vised by military and naval experts that the troops are in no danger os an at lack by the Kemalists. It Is further stated that the British navy in coop s-ation with the land forces could with stsnd a strong attack by the Turks, but, 1T overwhelmed by superior numbers, which is regarded as. highly unlikely, he troops could easily withdraw to Gal ipolli under cover of the naval guns
 Meanwhile, according to dispatches rom Constantinople. the French and Italian contingents have been withdrawn rom the neutral zones by order of their toverrments. The British say they have h. assurance of Premier Poincare, him tslf that the Turks will not attack, he declaring that the only danger was from Turkish irregulars.
 M Poincare. however, has made a rtrouE plea for the retirement of ithe British forces. on the ground that such Q move would haste 'aeace and calm the more uar-llke barley l- -he Angora gov. irnment.
 A further decision of the British gov a-nment, which will be formally An- eouneed at tomorrow's meeting, is that ts representatives, will go to the pro- posed conference with an open mind and Wili refuse to concede the Turkish claims 70 Thrzce, Adrianopie and Constantinopie In advance of the peace meeting. These lwo decisions come as great disappoint- ment 10 France. which had hoped for rithdrswal of the British forces and ten- .stivs acceptznce of the Turkish claims in the part of Great Britain as a prelifn- nary to the conference.
 The British contend that if the Turk zh demands were accepted immediately, there would be no need of a conference Complete accord between France ana Great Britain. therefore, Is very remote. romorrow's session of the allied confer suoe will conhne itself to fixing the date and place for the conference and the possible drawing up of the agenda.
 Ferid Bey. the nationalist represeta- live In Paris, informed The Associated Press this evening that the reply of the Angora government regarding the con- terence would probably come within two or three days
 Whether there Is trouble !n Asia Minor and an advace of our forces into rur riEhtful territory depends entirely on Inc good will of Great Britain" said the Turkish envoy. If Great BritSin gives rs an indication that she will grant our lust demands for rhrsce, Constantincpie and Adrlanople our. forces will remar Ehers they are pending the conference tf We do not get this assurance Turkey will be forced to make further sacri- hces for her rights. We prefer to ob. lsln our rights by diplomacy and peace. iul methods, but we may have to in. hst on them by other means"