[178] For a good account of Lawrence and his work, see series of articles by L. Thomas, "Lawrence: The Soul of the Arabian Revolution," _Asia_, April, May, June, July, 1920. [179] A notable example is General Maude's proclamation to the Mesopotamian Arabs in March, 1917. [180] Article xxii. [181] From a speech delivered September 19, 1919. [182] For examples of this pre-war imperialist propaganda, see G. Poignant, "Les Interets francais en Syrie," _Questions diplomatiques et coloniales_, March 1-16, 1913. Among other interesting facts, the author cites Premier Poincare's declaration before the Chamber of Deputies, December 21, 1912: "I need not remark that in the Lebanon and Syria particularly we have traditional interests and that we intend to make them respected." See also J. Atalla, "Les Trois Solutions de la Question syrienne," _Questions diplomatiques et coloniales_, October 16, 1913; L. Le Fur, _Le Protectorat de la France sur les Catholiques d'Orient_ (Paris, 1914). [183] Quoted by Senator E. Flandrin in his article "Nos Droits en Syrie et en Palestine," _Revue Hebdomadaire_, June 5, 1915. For other examples of French imperialist propaganda, see, besides above article, C. G. Bassim, _La Question du Liban_ (Paris, 1915); H. Baudouin, "La Syrie: Champ de Bataille politique," _La Revue Mondiale_, February 1-15, 1920; Comte Cressaty, _La Syrie francaise_ (Paris, 1916); F. Laudet, "La France du Levant," _Revue Hebdomadaire_, March 1, 1919. [184] Baudouin, _supra_. For other violent anti-British comment, see Laudet, _supra_. [185] For sharp British criticisms of the French attitude in Syria, see Beckles Wilson, "Our Amazing Syrian Adventure," _National Review_, September, 1920; W. Urinowski, "The Arab Cause," _Balkan Review_, September, 1920. Both of these writers were officers in the British forces in the Arab area. See also strong articles by "Taira" in the _Balkan Review_, August and October, 1920. [186] For accounts of French severities, see articles just quoted. [187] B. G. Gaulis in _L'Opinion_, April 24, 1920. [188] _Le Populaire_, February 16, 1920. [189] For the details of these events, see my article on Persia in _The Century_, January, 1920. [190] Statement given to the press in August, 1920. [191] Henri de Chambon, editor of _La Revue Parlementaire_. Quoted by Beckles Wilson, "Our Amazing Syrian Adventure," _National Review_, September, 1920. CHAPTER VI NATIONALISM IN INDIA