The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-03-23
World News
By. J. X. Robertson, Professor q
History and Political Science
Berea College

History and Political Science
Berea College
The United States has presented
claim 10 the allies who are about
to divide the first reparation money
paid by Germany by the terms of
the treaty. According to this claim
the United States asks a prior pay
ment by Germany of her expense for
maintaining the troops on the Rhine.
The claim calls for over two hundred
millions of dollars. Il is not denied
that Germany owes the U. s. the
money but the claim at this time up
sets the agreement made by the AL
lies for the distribution Of the funds
among them. By some an attempt
is made to set the U. S. claim aside
because she refused to ratify the
Treaty Of Versailles and made a sep
arate treaty The United States did
not ask any reward for her part in
the war but she seems disposed to
insist on just debts being paid.
The annual celebration of st. Pat
rick's day was an affair Of more than
usual significance this year in Ire
land. The new tri-cclor flag of the
free state was in evidence in the
cities and in some of the exercises
the Gaelic language was used for
programs and songs. Large process
sions occurred in some of the cities
but there was comparatively little
disturbance. Resistance to the Act
of Agreement seems to be growing
less altho the supporters Of De Va
lera and the Independent Ireland are
organizing and conducting a cam
paign of speaking and education. In
the meantime the act has passed the
Commons in England and is now be-
fore the House Of Lords. Its recep-
tion here is less cordial and the
Lords show desire to be considered
part of the government. They
could not defeat the measure, how.
ever, If they desired, but they could
delay it.
The Indian problem seems to grow
more troublesome to England rather
than less. The resignation of the
Secretary for Ireland has threatened
the life of the whole cabinet. The
Secretary was highly regarded in
India and was on good terms with
the Viceroy 1t becomes apparent
that the center Of the trouble was
connected with Turkey. Indian Of
ficials have been more favorable
to Turkish interests than has the
cabinet in England as a whole.
The reason for this is that the
Mohammedan population of In
dia resent the humiliation Of the
head of their religion. Some of the
native leaders have even proposed
that India should come under the
dominion of Turkey instead of Eng
land. The most active leader, Chan
di. has been arrested and sentenced
to six years Imprisonment for stir
ring up insurrection.
Lord Northcliffe, the prominent
English journalist, has just returned
from an extended trip to England's
Pacific Colonies. Among the many
topics discussed was that of an
awakening Islam. The Mohamme-
dan peoples We're loyal to the gov
ernments over them during the war.
but even before that event there was
growing consciousness Of unity
which the war has increased. They
are more numerous than the Chris
tian population of the world and are
fanatically devoted to their religion.
He sees in this awakening a danger
to the British Empire in Asia and
in Africa, but believes it is likewise
a matter of consideration to the
world at large. Observation has led
to the conclusion that with all its
faults the white man must help in
the government of people ignorant
and swayed by fanatcism.
The plan for the government of
Palestine has been worked out by
Great Britain and will soon go into
effect. There will be a High Com.
missioner who will act as the ex-
ecutive head of the country. He will
be assisted by an executive council
which will be small in number. A
Legislative Council Of twenty-five
has been provided also. Half of
this council will be elected by the
people, vote being given to all over
twenty-five years of age. All bills
will be published in English, Hebrew
and Arabic. II is not yet evident
that Palestine will be repeopled by