An investigation in Mosul?
The League of Nations suggests…

The New York Herald writes: "A League of Nations official suggested yesterday that a special commission be sent without delay to Mosul to investigate the mutual accusations of the Turks and the English.

Activity of English troops?
Constantinople, October 14. (Subject to reservations). Telegrams from Angora report the activity of English troops in the Mosul region.
The government is said to be addressing to the League of Nations a vigorous protest against the attitude of England.

"Peace compatible with honour"
London, October 15 (from our corr., by telephone). A communiqué from the Foreign Office informed us yesterday morning that Mr. J.-H. Thomas, the Colonial Secretary, in the absence of the Prime Minister, agreed with the Turkish Minister to ask the Council of the League of Nations for an authoritative definition of the status quo referred to in the Geneva Resolution of September 30th, regarding the Mosul frontier. Pending such definition, it was agreed that the British and Turkish forces should remain in their present positions.
On the other hand, last night, at a banquet held at the Mansion House, Mr. J. H. Thomas said:
"We are in the midst of an election period, but it cannot be too strongly emphasized that in spite of this, His Majesty's Government are as firmly as ever determined to maintain the prestige of the authority of the country abroad.
There have been incidents this morning in Iraq which are causing the Government great anxiety. I hope my words will not be misinterpreted, either in this country or abroad. As far as we are concerned, everything will be done to avoid war, but make no mistake, the prestige of this country is at stake and we are prepared to assume our responsibilities. We desire peace, but it must be known that it is peace compatible with honour." Does this not naturally recall in miniature the warning to Germany by Mr. Lloyd George, during the incidents at Agadir in 1913, also contained in a speech delivered at the Mansion House.

TOM BECKETT.