The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-09-26
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Tho diplomatic world ha4 been stunned by
what appears to 10 be the sudden, n not preclp.
tate retreat by Great Britain from what
moment before had sccmed determined and
warllke adventure. ono day England vns
mastering her fleet and troops FOR n stand
against the Turks. The next day sho had vir-
tually knuckicd to the fiery ultimatum OF
Mustapha Kemai
why7
II is not possible 70 offer incontrovertible
evidence as TO tho cause OF this seeming loss OF
prestige by the English government, but It IL
possible to offer "a theory which fully explains
nnd at the same time fits all known facts.
First there Is Lloyd George, the consummate
politician who matter how effective diplo-
1natist or how great = staioamnn, never In any
crisis loses sight OF tho political interests Of
Lloyd George; who has never yet challenged
English public opinion or afforded his growing
critics an opportunity to drive wedge be-
tween himself and tho major sentiment OF the
English people.
The military successes OF Mustapha Kemal
were not expected by any political observer OF
Europe. They came with such llghtnlng-llke
rapldity that concert OF action could be
agreed on by the various interested chancelletles
of the continent. A threat OF war mnterla''yed
overnight, and a problem presented Itself
which required as speedy action az that which
presented Itself in the summer OF 1914 when
the world awoke to martial music and the
tramp Of millions marching 10 their rendeN GUS.
George Sas thus compelled to decide without
conference. without sounding either the views
or the "assocated powers or the statesmen at
home. An ultimatum went forward to kemal
and an army and fleet followed to sit athwarr
A,.g lad
it was dld this gesture mean an irrevocable de-
cslon for Kemal was determined on his course
of action aud was prepared 10 hazard all
The pause which onsued upon this determined
action by the English government was sufficient
20 disclose two very vital facts, First, England
,n It's action was alone. She stood Isolated 80
fur as her recent allies were concerned. Neither
Franco or Italy approved or supported her
policy which bade fair TO plunge the continent
into a new war, possessed of possibilities. too,
fully as grave as those eventuatng from the
rashness OF Germany In 1914. As then. It was
apparent that Russia and Germany could
scarcely be expected 10 reject the opportunity
on one hand, or long avoid embracing self-inter-
est on the other Thus would the carefully de-
elgncd treaty OF Versailles and its attendant
commitments and engagements become null and
void and new world alignments become un
escapabe.
This was bad enough, but It not the wors
nor the necessarily vital consideration in caus
Ing the welsh diplomat and statesman TO resor
10 one of his many bcwilderlng shifts OF from
in face OF the enemy. More depressing than tn
isolation OF England was the sudden realization
that George himself playing almost n lon
hand In England. Major political opinion wa
against him; that is, many of the most expert
onced public men, both political and military
on conditions Of the near east pronounced hi
policy a failure doomed TO consequences of IN
most tragic nature.
The George decision 10 drive the Turk fror
Europe bitterly opposed at tho time OF its an
nounccmeut was again assailcd by men who's
reputation was OK the FIRST magnitude IN Eng
llsh public affairs. nov came forward 10 offe
evidence Of the sourirsss ~ their previous dc
cslon, And George, realizing that public opu
ion had not reacted ~ a.a behalf, but stoo
hssitating ns It were, realized that the FIR,
casualty list coming So from the new war from
would sound the death kneu o' the George pc
utlcaI career English public opinion is in n
mood TO entertain complacenty such rcadln
matter.
Thus It came about that George speedily pi
himself in harmony with the prevailing judg
ment OF his own people and Englands allies ?,
celvlng for his fault the soothing statement ,
the French emissary: This has been victor
for common sense, for about the first time
history and is worthy OF British state
nanshlp."
II war comes now, neither England Loy
George will be lacking support.
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