TURKISH CRISIS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 141, 10 March 1920, Page 7

TURKISH CRISIS

* FIGHTING AT CONSTANTINOPLE ALLIED TROOPS' LANDING RESISTED By Telegraph—Press 'ABsociation-Oopyriglit London, March 5. The "Daily Express" understands that the Allies have decided upon a naval and military occupation of Constantinople. The Turkish Cabinet has resigned, owing to the Entente's Note demanding tho withdrawal of tho Turkish army beyond Isnnd. 55 miles east of Constanti-rioule—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. March 9, 10.5 p.m.) Vancouver, March 8. Twenty thousand Allied troops luu'e landed at Constantinople. The Turks resisted, and fighting followed—Reuter. PROTECTION OF ARMENIANS PROMPT MEASURES TAKEN. (Rec. March 9, 10.25 p.m.) London, March i. In the House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil in regard to the protection of Armenians in Turkey, Mr. Llovd Georee stated that 'the French Government had taken prompt measures powerfully to reinforce General Gouraud in order to re-establish the position and prevent further attacks on the Armenians in Cilicia. French warships had also been sent to Mersina. In regard to Constantinople, identical instructions for immediate drastic action were sent to the High Commissioners by the Allies, who were acting in complete accord. It was inemedient 'to reveal the character of the instructions until replies from the Allied representatives were received — Imnerial News Service. ''

DRASTIC REDUCTION OF TURKISH jRMY SUPREME COUNCIL'S DECISION. . titec. March 9, 8.5 p.m.) London, March *. It is reported that the Supreme Council has decided that the Turkish Army must be reduced to insignificant dimensions. The figures 15,000 and 25,000 are being discussed. It was also suggested that only a strong gendarmerie, officered by Europeans, be allowed, but no decision, was'reached.—Reuter. GREECE TO CONTROL SMYRNA AND THRACE. -. London, March i. The "Daily Express" says it understands that Greece- is to have control of Smyrna and Thrace, and that it is proposed io place tho' sacred places in AdrianoDle under Turkish care.—Aus.N.l. Cable Assn.