6 MAY 1922, Page 3

We are sorry to say 'that Italy has -followed the

example of France in making- aseeret agreement with Turkey. Mr.-Cham- berlain, in the House of Commons on Wednesday, stated that the agreement was concluded on April 24th. The Turks under- took to examine favourably Italian applications for concessions on the railways, mines and public works in Asia Minor. The Italian Government have given formal assurances that the agreement contains no counter-concessions or undertakings by Italy. They have promised to communicate the text to the British Government as soon- as possible.