The Allies, it is understood, will soon formulate their terms
in regard to • Turkey. All are agreed, except perhaps some Turks, that the Ottoman Empire must be Split up. The Main question on which there is a difference of opinion is that of Constantinople. Russia's old c "Er to theteiA i course extinct. The historic Greek dal does notar to base
received much support. America, iaireMni IP been asked to accept a mandate for Constantinople and the Straits, but it is not known whether she will take it. We are not surprised to find that some Mohammedans have taken advantage of the prevailing uncertainty to revive the old theory that Constanti- nople is a sacred city of Islam, and that all Mohammedans Would be mortally affronted if the Sultan, as Caliph; were turned bag and baggage out of Europe. Further, we are told in so many words that there will be grave unrest in India if the Allies decide to expel the Turk from Constantinople.
