“I once attended a debate on whether ‘the Turks should, or should not, be forced to abandon Constantinople.’ A judge from Constantinople had been called to open the discussion, who said, among other things, that ‘this eternal reference to India as an excuse for backing Turkey was mere nonsense; _because Lord Bryce had said that India was indifferent to Turkey’s fate_!’ “Seyed Hossain, a member of the Khaliphat Delegation, then rose to contradict this assertion. He said that he had come all the way from India with the Khaliphat Delegation, for the express purpose of protesting against the attitude of the Allies towards _his_ Khaliph (the Sultan of Turkey).” “‘My dear Sir,’ answered the judge, ‘I have absolutely full confidence in any statement made by Lord Bryce.’ “The poor Indian was staggered for a moment, but soon found courage to reply: ‘Has a man like Lord Bryce the _right_ to defy commonsense, statistics, and accurate, official information. My presence here is a clear proof that my statement is correct.’ “‘Your presence means nothing to me,’ was the ‘polite’ retort, which concluded the debate! “There is, of course, a very stupid kind of loyalty in such an attitude, but it tempts one to almost despair of ever hoping to fight against its criminal injustice to Turkey. “It is a heavy responsibility for great men if they give rein to an obstinate and unreasonable prejudice. It is so hard to resist those we respect.” * * * * * “What do you really think about the Americans in Turkey? I am so anxious to do my utmost for these poor people, asked my friend.” “I, who love them, will honestly say I fear that the influence of your people is very dangerous. For _one_ who does good, as I am sure you have done, there are fifty who only make mischief, even undoing much of what you have achieved.” “The supreme merit of the Nationalist movement comes from the fact that Turks are beginning to be _themselves_. All must be well in the end if they are content to ‘swallow’ Europe in small doses. Already we have with us that dangerous anomaly the European Turk. The big capitals kill his sincerity and capture his affections by their vices. His mysterious dark eyes (an everyday commonplace in his own country) too often prove ‘false lights’ leading him on to the rocks. It is a test of character to ask the European Turk if he is not ‘longing to get back to Turkey?’ When I put the question to Hussein Raghib, he said ‘if I must stay here for my country, I will stay, but I am never happy for long so far away from Angora and all it means to me.’ Certainly a healthy view!