The Washington herald., 1922-10-15
Lloyd George Declares He
Will Use Sword Put
Into His Hand.
CHARGES FRANCE
DESERTED ALLIES
Denounces Critics, and
Says His Policy Averted
Bloody Warfare.

MANCHESTER. England Oct Il.
As long as I've a sword in
hand and God gives me strength
TO use #. will" premier Lloyd
George declared here today in a
speech In defense OF his Near
Eastern policy.
The nery welshman stated that
his policy. which averted another
war, had the following for It. OBJ
jective:
/. Freedom Of the Straits OF the
Bosporus and the DardaneIIes.
2. To prevent the war between
Greeks and Turks from spreading
into Europe.
3. To prevent q repetition IN
ConstantinopI. and Thraee Of the
unutterable horrors IN Asia Minor.
Two Million Slain. He CharEe..
The war Of 1914 started in the
Balksns," the premier reminded his
audience at the National Reform
Club. and we had to act Quickly
Charging that the Turks. since
1919. slaughtered in cold blood
100000 Armenians and 500 600
Greeks. the prime minister stated
that he had been advised by Sir
Charles Harrington, British com
mander in the Near East. that IL
achievements had not been rushed
20 the scene ''hfteen or twenty
thousand armed and fanatioaI
Turks residing In Consta ntinopla
were ready to act
The premier was IN the beet of
form and the populace OF Nav
chester-his birthplace-eave him
q rousing reception when he de-
nounced his critics and stated that
his policy was the only one which
would have prevented bloody war
fare in the Near East.
Deserted By France.
He frankly charged that France
had deserted Great Britain In me
crisis. He said the French, al first.
sent a message declaring that TIE
allies would resist. with force II
necessary, attempts OF the Turks
to cross the Straits.
Now We know" he said. 'rhst
the messaEe Of the French was
only intended for one side"
When the Turks advanced toward
US. the French retired and the Italians
followed closely on their heels. Sun
pose we had followed them meelly.
The Turks would have been in Cha
max
"A weak Senega'ese battalion hid
Gallipon and were ordered not "a
fire on the Turks.
Both sides Of the Straits would
have been in the hands OF Remsl."
Threats Not sunetept.
He stated that II was not mere
NR fh1s
Constantinople and ridiculed the pro-
ponents Of a nonresistsnce pcI5c~
while the Turks were massacrlng
Christians
Il am not that kind OF c. .istian,"
he shouted. As long as have a
sword in my nsnd and God gives me
strength TO use it. ] Will
There is no use trying 70 bluf q
first class fighting animal. The Turhs
knew We meant Il and that s why we
have peace now
He defended his ministry BY SAYING.
we have not been war mongcrs but
peacemskers
Lloyd George excoriated nj. critics.
"Asuuith tells us 10 emulate the
Greeks patient and forbearing policy
toward the Germans in 1914" ne de-
clared. Il do not blame any one for
1914, hut Asquith and Grey shoulI
have the patience and forbesranee
with their own countrymen as wei
as with the Germans'
Would Welcome Change.
Speaking Of a general election. he
said. IF there IL 20 he cnange no
man will welcome Il more than l.
I've had very long spell. never
sought or never wished 10 retain posi-
tion but I will serve my country IN
any capacity.
I'll watch and see how We will VIII
Forgive Germany her repRrations. vet
make France love us. I'll watch how
well pay the United States an we
owe. yet forgive every other country
all they owe us. II will be interesting
10 see the work done by others. Tha.
Is one Joy ! have in store"
The premier stated that his course
was clear TO him and that he would
support any government devotinr g.
self to a policy which will not inflict
permanent injury on the country.
i cast myself on the people whose
cause I've never betrayed in thirty
two years ~ public Hfe" he stated.
A conference OF coalition leader.
will be called Monday. on Lioyd
Georges return. at which a plan
for immediate dissolution OF ParIia-
ment will be discussed II this
plan is decided on. Lloyd George
VIII advise King George 10 dt-
solve Psrliament early next week
and nm e1acsfo, .o,,na - : -.