New Britain herald., 1922-09-30
France Stands Firm.

l IdIls, sept, 3O tBy the Associated Press)-France stands firmly by her decision taken with England and Italy last Saturday to insist upon Turkish recognition of the neutrality of the zones of the straits al while there is no question at the moment of mill tary force to back up this attitude the French government will exert Its full est influence to induce the Turks to withdraw.
 This was the view in official circles today, following the British demand for the retirement of the Turkish na- tionalists from the Chanak area.
 Country Optimistic.
 France does not take as critical a view of the situation as does Great Britain, the belief being expressed that the strained relations between the Turks and the British in the Chanak zone can be settled without recourse to armed conflict. | There Is no effort however to min imize the serious possibilities and the government has telegraphed Its repre- sentatives in the Near East to use the full force &of French influence upon Mustapha Renal Pasha in or der to effect the immediate evacua- ton of the invaded zone. Turks Are Alarmed. On the other hand officials here say the Turks have reason for alarm in the events which are now occurring in eastern Thrace. Deportations of Mussulmans have already begun in Thrace. and the wholesale killing of Turkish subjects there is considered not improbable
 | This. together with the determina- ton of the Athens government to de- fend Thrace. is reacting unfavorably on the Turkish attitude.
 It Is explained that favorable in- dications have been received from M. Franklin-B Bouillon following his talks with Renal Pasha but that the Turk ish leader has reserved his final de- cision on the allied terms until the vote of the Angora assembly on the question expected today or tomorrow
 Constantine to Italy. Athens, Sept. 30 (By the Associated Press)-It is stated here that former King Constantine plans to reside in Palmero, Italy.
 Constantinople. Sept. 30 (By Asso- ciated Press)-In a letter to an in- innate friend the sultan, reports of whose abdication have been in circu- lation declares he will not abdicate
 T shall continue to discharge my h A HJ1fi @ e When the nationalists enter Constan- tinople I have something pertinent to say to them. I have done what be- lived to be to the interest of my country and my people. I have made mistakes but they were human. The nationalists admit have been kept prisoner in Constantinople therefore how can be responsible for the ad- versity of my people?"
 Sultan is to Remain
 The palace officials say the sultan is firmly resolved to retain his throne. However should he be forced to ob- dicate he will be prmitted to remain on Turkish soil it is understood.
 Chanak Situation Bad.
 Constantinople, Sept 3o-(By As- sociated Press. .)-Brltish officials ad- init that the Chanak situation is growing more critical and that the hopes for an amicable settlement are waning.
 Athens, Sept. 3o.-(By Associated Press. ).-King Constantine, Queen Sophie and Prince Nicholas sailed to- day for Palermo, Sicily, on board a Greek steamer, placed at the dis posal of the fallen monarch by the revolutionary committee. The de- parture was without ceremony.
 Report Revolution.
 Paris. Sept. 30.-(By Associated Press. An unconf1rmed report has reached the Hungarian news agency in Paris that a revolution has pc- cured in Belgrade and that King Alexander of Pago-Slavia has been assassinated. The news agency gives out this report under "all reserve"
 London Sept. 3o-(By Associated