30 OCTOBER 1920, Page 2

The Bolsheviks, in alliance with the Turks, presented an ultimatum

to Armenia on October 17th, requiring her to break aft relations with the Allies, denounce the Turkish Peace Treaty, and admit Bolshevik and Turkish troops into the country. Turkish forces gave point to the demand by invading Armenia and marching on Kars. Other Turkish troops invaded Georgia, In the direction of Batum. The Armenians and Georgians appear to have checked these unprovoked invasions. But the affair deserves recording to show that the Bolsheviks, contrary to the belief of the British Labour Party, pay no regard whatever to other people's " right of self-determination." It Is much to be regretted that Armenia receives no support from the West. We have our hands too full already, but there are others who might help if they would.