The Turkish Peace — Page 55
55 they have offered to Turkey go against the basic principles which the Allies themselves have set. It ought to be [further conveyed to them] that Muslims see these terms [as being driven by] the hidden hand of Christian enmity and in appeasement to the needs of capitalists. Therefore, Muslims should appeal to the Allies to reconsider their decision and if they do not, Muslims should appeal before the consciences of their future generations and then in accordance with the injunctions of their faith they ought to avoid any kind of disorder and discord and leave the matter to God. It is quite certain that the implementation of the proposals put forward so far or the pursuit of my own recommendations will not lead to an alteration of the terms resolved upon by the Allies. But if the Muslims will follow through with my suggestions, then undoubtedly those same people who are happy with this decision, or their future generations, will look back on this treaty and hang their heads in shame. And just as future generations tend to look back at historical events and the decisions taken by their elders with bitterness and indignation, so will the future generations of the Allies look back at the present decision with astonishment and remorse. If, however, Muslims resort to anarchy and disorder the weight of justification will shift to the