TURKISH AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1921, Page 2

TURKISH AFFAIRS

AUSTRALIAN AND .X. Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. t!RKKK-T CR 1\ TSII AYAH. LONDON, Sept. 14. The “Times” Smyrna correspondent states the Greeks are finding unexpected resistance in the advance on Angora. Hotli sides are worn out, both are ’preparing for a renewal of' the struggle. A winter campaign is probable. A GHKKK SKT HACK. ' (Received This Dav at 8.30 a.in.) PARIS, Sept. 15 A message from Constantinople reaffirms that the Greeks are retreating, abandoning wounded and war material. GHKKK OFFENSIVE A FAILURE LONDON, Sept. 14. The Turkish situation is now attracting much attention. The “Daily Express” (Unionist) states: “The Greek offensive has failed, hut the full extent of the failure cannot bo stated, because the Greeks have a stranglehold on the cables. The Greeks will get no sympathy in their misfortunes. They went to war to get a full pound of lies'll. Britain lias committed an error in allowing them to do so. as eovery Moslem has thought we are hacking the Greeks against the Turks. Now there is the opportunity to remedy the mistake. This war in Asia Minor must he stamped out. and justice done for the legitimate Turkish claims. PLOTS AT CONSTANTINOPLE. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 14. The Council of High Commissioners have decided to demand the arrest of the brother of the Turkish Foreign Minister. The Turkish Cabinet are considering his resignation, hut Tzzot Pasha wishes t„ avoid this, as ho himself fears arrest The local Turkish Commander of , Police is said to he also implicated in the plot. Names on a list drawn up hv conspirators include British, French and Italian high 'commissioners.