BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1922, Page 3

BRITISH & FOREIGN ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

GREECE AND TURKEY

ißeceived this day at 9.50 a.m.) PARIS, July 30.

The extent of Greece’s military preparations is obscure, hut a note sentto the Allies expresses Greece’s readiness to examine any peace proposals, though she considers peace will never be realised until Turkey is made to feel the strength of Greece as a victor. French representatives at Athens learn officially that Greece has no intention of nttemupting a coup against Constantinople, without the consent of the Allies.

THE GREEK VIEW, i Received this day at 12.25 p.m.) ATHENS, July 30. A Greek Note to the Allies declares hv neutralising Constantinople the Allies are protecting instead of coercing Turkey and depriving Greece of the means of imposing peace. A continuance of the present situation is encouraging the Turks to exteiminato Christians. The Greeks occupation of Constantinople would only mean the bring about of peace. Greece has made arrangements for that purpose and begs the Allies to give the army of occupation the necessary orders. Haringtons declaration that he would forcibly oppose any move against Constantinople has caused a deep impression in Athens.

GREEK ACTION. 'Received this'day at 12.25 p.m.) DARTS, July 30. French newspapers state the Greek Charge d’Affairs yesterday handed the French Government a Greek Note which affirms that Greece will not net without the consent of the Allies. Greece’s request was immediately refused. There is reason to believe the same reply was given in London and Rome.

BRITISH COAL. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON. July 29. The American coal strike has caused a sudden Imom in the British coal trade which was previously stagnant for several months. The strike has eliminated American competition in Europe, causing France, Belgium. Holland. Ttaly and other Continental countries to place heavy orders ill Britain.

GERMAN MARK. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) BERLIN. July 29

The mark fell three hundred points to-day, and is now quoted at 2800 to the pound sterling, the lowest recorded. It is due to a belief that France is opposing a moratorium, resulting in wild speculation in foreign exchanges on the Bourse. Miinicip.nl nutlioritios throughout Germonv are declaring that measures must he taken to deal with hunger riots, which are considered inevitable, owing to the increased prices.

CHINESE FIGHTING. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) CANTON. July 28

Heavy reinforcements for Sun sat Sen are coming from the north. He launched a serious attack against Cheng Chiung Ming at Suichow. and another wing of Sun’s army is attempting to take Cheng’s rear. Cheng is said to he reluctant to send further forces to his Suichow front, for feai of weakening the forces around Canton. thus leaving the city a prey to Sun’s navy.