The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1922-08-03
World News
BY J. R. Robertson. Prsfsssor e
History and Political Science
Berea College

The Greeks are causing q good deal
of anxiety by their persistent war
against the Turks by an attack OF
Smyrna which was recently consign-
ed to the Turks and by a demand or
the allies to enter Constantinople.
Such a course upsets the arrange
ment which was made and apparent
ly agreed upon not long ago. Greece
objects to the Turkish occupation of
Constantinople and argues for the
plan of naturalization, which was at
one time considered. There is much
truth in the charges brought against
the Turks for cruel treatment of sub
ject populations, and for the crusade
for Mohammedism that they are max
ing. Greece, however, has been Civ
en- clearly to understand by England
that any occupation by her Of Con-
stantinople will be resisted by force,
and England is making ready To car
ry her threat into execution.
Lloyd George has recently affirmed
his loyalty to the League of Nations
as the best means of bringing about
peace and order among the nations
Of Europe. This conclusion may have
been forced upon him by the outcome
of the conferences at Genoa and the
Hague. The League has the reputa-
tion of accomplishing important
things and has more efficient work.
ing organization than anything else.
1t is evident that the English prime
minister wishes 10 use the League to
prevent trouble which he sees brew
ing in the Balkans. It Is his belief,
also, that Germany must be admitted
to the League in order to prevent
her closer alliance with Russia. II
is probable that such a move will be
made at the coming meeting of the
Assembly.
Not only is Germany perplexed by
her financial conditions, and by the
danger of a monarchist revolution,
but there is discord among the mem
bers of the Federal Republic. Ba-
varia, perhaps the strongest state in
Germany, next to Prussia, has be-
come incensed at the governments
order pertaining to the safety of the
Republic. She considers it unconsti-
tutional and charges features that
interfere with Bavaria's rights. I'm
der the old constitution this state had
some special privileges, and she is
somewhat jealous of her unique posi-
tion. President Ebert, however, has
shown his firmness by refusing to
grant Bavaria's claim and showing
bow detrimental it would be to the
welfare of the Republic, and in this
he is right.
General Obregon, the efficient
President of Mexico, has been some
what critically sick at his capital.
lie was exposed to rain and has suf-
fered from the bronchitis, followed by
pneumonia. Not much has been said
about the matter, and affairs in Mex
leo have gone on as usual. The
finance minister who recently came
to the U. S. for a conference with
bankers in connection with adjust
ment Of Mexico's financial obligations
was eagerly received, and it is be-
lieved some arrangement can be made
that will place Mexico on a sound
financial basis. Such is President
Obregon's hope and purpose. Rec
ognition Of the government by the
L. S. is believed to be near at hand.
Reports from Russia Indicate that
Lenine is improved in health and that
matters are going along with little
change. 1t was believed for a time
that Russia was to make a new and
more favorable proposition to the
Hague Conference. but hopes were
disappointed. A recent request of
the American Relief Association to
allow the U S. to help the intellec-
tual class in Russia was refused on
the ground that the Soviet govern
ment must itself determine to whom
help shall be given, and no outsider
can decide that. The intellectual
class are great sufferers in Russia
today, and many are glad to get the
smallest opportunity to earn enough