The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-09-21
(By Associated Press Leased wire,)

Constantinople.-The Turkish nation
al assembly at Angora by an over
whelming majority has extended the
dictatorship to Mustapha Kemal Pasha
and has authorized him to continue the
war until all the conditions prescribed
in the national pact have been fully
achieved.
Information that Mustapha Renal
Pasha is preparing to launch an attack
for the possession of the Dardanelles
in spite of the exhortations of General
Pelle, French high commissioner, is
causing undisguised anxiety in allied
military circles. It is not improbable
that such an attack will be made be-
fore the end of the present week, it Is
said, the Turks taking advantage of
the fact that the British have not yet
concentrated all their forces.
British Determined to Hold Straits.
The British, however, are declared to
be determined to hold the straits at all
costs, regardless of how formidable the
Kemalist forces may be and regardless
of whether France and Italy partici-
pate in the defense.
1t is understood here that the French
cabinet warned the Angora government
of the inadvisability of an assault on
the neutral zone but the nationalists are
believed to have replied that the pro-
posed attack is in the nature of de-
fensive and protective movement in
view of Great Britain's military prep
arations in support of her alleged poll
cy Of depriving Turkey of Thrace. The
British position would be greatly aug
mented if the military and naval units
promised from England and the domin-
ions were at hand
French and British Agree.
Partisan agreement between Great
Britain and France on the Near East
ern problem seemed reasonably assured
after 2h -hour conversation between
Premier Poincare and Lord Curzon,
British foreign secretary at the French
foreign office, this forenoon. The two
ministers outlined to each other at
great length the views of their govern
ments and considerable progress was
believed to have been made toward an
understanding.
Lord Curzon is understood to have
informed M. Poincare that Great Brit
ain would insist upon the absolute
freedom of the straits of Dardanelles
and would insure this freedom by the
presence of large fleet.
T The British foreign secretary, how
ever, is said to have intimated that the
British military effort in the Near East
would be confined to the navy which
gave rise to the impression that the
British troops would soon be with
drawn from Chanak.
French Troops Withdrawn.
London.-Oficial confirmation was
received here today from Constantine
pie stating that the French had with
drawn their troops from Chanak and
that the Italians were apparently doing
the same thing. The British force is
remaining alone at this point.
British Fleet On It's Way.
Malta-Various units of the British
Atlantic fleet are on their way to join
the naval forces in the Dardanelles,
but the authorities here are reticent as
to details. It is learned, however, that
a second, destroyer fotilla, composed
of the most modern vessels, has been
ordered from England and that the
light cruisers Caledon and Carysfort
are due here shortly on their way to
Constantinople.
Thinks United States Should Help.
Cleveland, Ohio.-The United States
should be prepared to cooperate with