Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-13
ALLIES To
AVERT WAR
WITH TURK
Former Premier of Greece
May Take Charge of
Nations Affairs
u. S. RELIEF WORK
Former American Woman
May Become Queen Should
King Abdicate

| LON DON, sept. lo.-A compromise
| settlement with the Turks will be al
tempted by the allies to avert war
over the possession of Constantinople,
| according to views in diplomatic quar-
ters today.
The following terms of settlement
are being considered by the allies, 1t
is believed:
1. Restoration of Adrianople and
the largest portion of Thrace.
3. Intcrnationalization of Constan-
tinople and the Darnarelles.
PARIS, Sept. 13.--Former Premier
Venizelos today stated through Secre-
tary Nichalopoulis that he would re
turn to Greece if the people insist upon
it.
Venizelos left Greece when King Con-
staniine regaincd the throne and his
return to power there would be linked
with the kings abdication, it Is be-
lieved.
Venizelos was in conference with a
number of his adherents here today
and refused direct statement to the
press. However, his secretary said:
HM. VenizelOs is awaiting the trend
of events. He will not return to poll
teal life unless the Greek people in
sist upon it, but if they do insist, he
will not hesitate to resume the fight
for the destinies of that unfortunate
country
Americans Aid Relief
CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 13.-The
American destroyer Edsall has started
for Smyrna with relief supplies for the
700. 900 refugees who flocked before the
Turks seized the city from the Greek
army.
Many children have died of starva-
ton since the Turkish occupation ard
hundreds of other deaths are imminen'
unless relief is hurried at once, accord
ing to officials of the Near Eastern
relief.
Mustapha Kemal, leader of the Turk
ish army, has evidently been able to
hold his troops in check, making them
refrain from attacks on Christians.
Allied representatives arc prepared
to recommend drastic action to their
governments in ease disturbances break
out.
American May be queen
PARIS, Sept. 13.-An American wo
mantle former Mrs. William u.
Leeds, widow of the tinplate king-may
become the Queen of Greece Ill case
King Constantine, whose throne is tot
tering because of Turkish victories,
| abdicates.
In high Greek circles here today,
| it was believed that Constantine, who
| is blamed for the disastrous war III
which the Grcehs nave been driven
from large portions of Asia Minor, will
abdicate in favor of his brother, Prince
Christopher, husband of Mrs. Leeds.
Mrs. Leeds, the Princess Anastase, is
reported to have spent millions of dol
| lars from the estate left her by her
first husband, who began life as q
laborer in Ohio, in restoring the
"glories of Greece
1t was said to be through her influ
ence, in part, that King Constantine
was returned to the throne.
The son of the "tinplate" princess,
| William ID. Leeds, Jr., married also into
Greek royalty, becoming the husband
| of Princess Xenia nearly a year ago.
| Venizelos, veteran statesman of
Greece, was in Paris today to confer
with French officials. Since the dis
cussion of Constantine S probable alb
dication, the return TO power of the
! aged statesman has been freely dis
cussed. He Will not, however, re-assume
his duties as premier until all of the
present newly chosen cabinet steps out
he said.