CABLE NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1922, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Lausanne Conference.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. RUSSIA’S ATTITUDE. LAUSANNE, Dec 4. M. Tcliitcherin (Russian Foreign Minister) said that while the Russians reserved the right to participate in other conference debates, he for the moment would dwell on three points. He previously declared whatever Power had the strongest navy can dominate the Straits 'and concentrate in the Black Sea against the Soviet, under the Allied plan for so-called of the Straits. Any international ' ' body of control would be dominated by the strongest Power in it. The strongest Pojyer could then dominate the Black Sen. He pointed out the Allies’ political and economic hostility to Russia accentuated the peril of opening 'the Straits to tlie fleets of the big Powers. M. Tcliitcherin protested against llussia’s exclusion front tho Conference except for dicussions Oil I the Straits, Russia refuses to be . hound by decisions tnketi in her forced fibseilce, . . I M. Tcliitcherin,. in a further statement on tlie three points whereon lie preferred to dwell, said the first one was that of tlie permanent liberty of commercial traffic through the Straits. I This must be assured. Secondly, there ! was the necessity of the maintenance of peace in tlie Black Sea, and the so curity of its shares. If, he says, peace is to be permanently guaranteed, a . Black Sea peace is essential. Thirdly, ' the Dardaelles and Bosphorus must be clised to all warships, and military airj craft, an peace as # well as in w-artime, ’ for all Powers except Turkey. RU SSO-TURKS CRITICISED. LAUSANNE, Dec 4. Lord Curzon, in his introductory address at the Conference, opened a discussion on the Straits question after which Isniet Pasha was the first to speak. He metely rejoiced that the Allies had accepted his Note | the Russirins. Then he sat down tu tllout further explanation, A feeiilig Of uheflsiness was then I *Lord' Curzon remarked that-lie wishj ed Ismet Pasha would give further i d6 lsmot Pasha flatly refused to do so. M. Tcintcherin next spoke. Up to I n ow the best possible diplomatic tone had been preserved at the hut M. Tcliitcherin changed thftt, H addressed the Assembly m in nr tone, with harsh, cynical gestures, which aio well -known to those who met him at Genoa;

ROUMANIA WITH ALLIES. LAUSANNE, Dec 4. Rdumania, has declared for the freedom oftL Striilts, spying, a regime operating ore Prosed a^emihtarised coastr-hne « Commiss i o n of the Straits. Rouma.ua would show her bona by proposing disunnement in SC ff, Stanibouiisky (Bulgaria.) bigecl the necessity for the freedom tit w **““*£“ ~ j.l ~ Tnrlrisll vicWS hefOie pie rb tiona 1 eOnlmis^iOh; TURKS NOT TOBi'BADGEKEH LAUSANNE. Dec 4. Lord Curzon -said he was much surprised that the Turks declined to give a complete exposition of their view's as he desired. It was remarkable that a programme should-he proposed by tm Russians. At. Tcliitcherin, who represented Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia, riiigh its well represent T utkej. Cm.M the Conference conclude L"! t Pasha, accepted the Russia stetcWeUt as a complete exposition of the isli viewpoint. , k A long impressive pause follow etl. pin could have been heard to drop. Ismet Pasha, after consulting Ins own and the Russian delegations, asked that the other powers might otter suggestions. Russia’s suggestions, ho said most nearly coincided with iuikey’s view, hut the Bulgarians did not oppose them either. . lord Curzon emphasised Ins view that Ismet Pasha was trifling with the Conference, which had worked harmoniously for a fortnight. He asked how, at the most important point,/ was it that Turkey was unable or unwilling to give her own full views. That was not treating the Conference with proper respect. Ho regretted the impression crciated. He proposed the adjournment of the commission. M Tcliitcherin thought it would be •Klventaugeous if Britain, France and Italv advanced their views It was strange, be said, to ask the Balkan delegates to speak while the big powers were remaining silent. The Commission adjourned. The adjournment is stated to have been with a bad impression. Lord Curzon advised the Turks to meet the inviting Powers to examine he situation. ->«, REPLY TO LORD CURZON. LAUSANNE, Dec. 5. M Tchitchcirin, interviewed by journalists,' replied to Lord Curzon’s conference speech. He stated. If, - Lord Curzon said, I represent Turkey as well as Russia, Georgia and Iki nine, I also represent Britain, fot wm ideals set forth by me are those which The British Government had always defended up to 1918 with the greatest energy.” He made it clear that » ria would accept an international common of control oVYEJ’sending that is is purely technical, lnr to the Danuhinn Commission.