The Greeco-Turkish War and the inter-Ally intrigue and misunderstanding in
the Near East are about as complicated, tortuous, and futile as they can be. The Greeks have started their promised offensive and have advanced about forty miles without encountering any serious opposition. Nobody, however, except the Greeks themselves, seems to have any real hope of their being able to crush the Kemalists, which is the only way, that the Treaty of Sevres can be upheld. Meanwhile in Constantinople the three Allied Commissioners watch each other uneasily, their only activity appearing to consist in ensuring the quiescence of their colleagues. Thus our representative, General Harington, was not allowed to have his interview with Kemal, which after all could have done no harm and just conceivably might have done some good. We suppose that the final result of the Greek offensive must be awaited before any fresh action is taken ; but if that fails, has not the time come when we must recognize the death of the Treaty of Sevres ?
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