The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-01
ATTITUDE OF U. S. TOWARD NEAR EAST
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final peace negotiations or to as- sume responsibility for the political and territorial adjustments which may be effected.
 While maintaining this reserve in relation to certain phases of the Near East settlement, the government of the United States does not desire to leave the impression that 1t regards It's interests as less entitled to con- sideration than those of any other power. or that 1t is disposed to re- linQuish rights enjoyed in common with other powers or proper commer- ciai opportunity. or that 1t Is uncon- cerned with the humanitarian inter- ests involved.
 America Concerned
 For the purpose of clarity cer- tain subjects of particular American concern may be briefly summarized; q. The maintenance of capitula- tions which may be essential to the appropriate safeguarding of non- Moslem interests.
 "(2) The protection under proper guarantees, of philanthropic, educa- tional and religious institutions.
 "(3) Appropriate undertakings in regard to the freedom of opportunity, without discrimination or special privilege for commercial enterprise.
 "(4) Indemnity for losses suffered by Americans in Turkey as result of arbitrary and illegal acts.
 "(5) Suitable provisions for the protection of minorities.
 "(6) Assurances touching the free dom of the straits.
 "(7) Reasonable opportunity for archaeological research and study.
 Sends Observers
 This brief summary may serve to indicate the general nature of Ameri- can interests. To safeguard such in- terests and to facilitate the exchange of views the government of the United States Is prepared to send observers to the proposed conference if this action Is agreeable to the powers concerned.
 Without participating In the ne- gotiations of the treaty of peace, these observers would be able to in- dicate this governments position in greater details than Is possible in this aide-memoire and they could also inform the American govern ment of the attitude of other powers in matters yhere there are mutual interests.
 "As the object in view in submit ting this suggestion is the elimina-
  understanding, 1t Is considered ap- propriate to call attention to the ate titude of the United Staes in respec to secret treaties and agreements.
 Establish Zones
 Tt Is not felt that arrangements previously made with respect to Turkish territory, which provide for the establishment of zones of spe- cial commercial and economic in fluence, such for example as the Tripartite agreement of 1920. arc consonant with the principle of the equality of econimic opportunity. II Is assumed that the Allied powers will now desire and do now intend to carry Into effect previous arrange ments of this nature
 The United 6tates has no desire to take any action which might embarrass the Allied powers in the proper efort to secure peace. It de- sires nothing which need conflict with the interests of other countries. if the principle of commercial op- portunity for all nations is recog- niSed at the outset. The United States has no intention of seeking for itself. or for its nationals, position of special privilege. but it desires to protect its rights and to assure the open door. Finally it wishes to afford protection to lts citizens. who wish to continue the hu- manitarian work, which has been carried on for generations In tho Near East and h rendered moro essential than ever by tho pressat conditions"