CABLE NEWS. Far East Danger.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 August 1922, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

Far East Danger.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION

PARIS, August 1. Reports from Constantinople state that hundreds of Turkish peasants living on Bosporus Littoral have crossed to the Asiatic shore in a panic that has not been equalled since the victorious Bulgarians attacked the Chatalja line in 19i2. The Allies are adopting extraordin-' ary measures to preserve peace. The Greek population has been boisterously demonstrating since the Redosto landing. The Greek troops freshly disembarked in Thrace are suffering from an infectious brand' of patriotic fervour. The Greeks are clamouring to be led into battle.

BRITISH OFFICIALS ANXIETY. LONDON, July 31. The War Office has been informed that the Greeks are disembarking additional troops in Thrace, and also ariilery. The situation therefore is still regarded as grave and menacing. ■Even if the Greek action is only bluff, there is always the danger of a disaster in such cii’cuinstances like toying with a lighted match near~the powder magazine. The Italian and British troops combined do not exceed 5000.

GREEK AND FRENCH CLASH. CONSTANTINOPE, July 31. An encounter has occurred between the Greek and French forces, owing to the latter entering the Greek zone. It is hoped hat heavy rain, which has begun, will check a military clash. LONDON, August 1. Regarding the near East, the Paris papers urge the Entente to inform King Constantine that unless he withdraws his army from their vicinity of the neutral zone, and reduces the Greek strength .in Thrtfce,- and changes his Asian policy, the • Greek pbrts will be blockaded.

MOVE FOR PEACE. ATHENS, July 31. The Government of Angora has requested the Serbian Polish and Belgian diplomats in Athens to open peace negotiations regarding Anatolia. , France instigated this movement, in order to weaken Bolshevik influence, and .is promising the Kemalists of Angora a long-period loan if hey break with the Soviet.

GREEK TERMS FOR ASIA MINOR. ATHENS, July 31. , The Greeks will observe tile Allied de* cisions regarding Asia Minor, provided that they include the setting up of an autonomous state and the safety of Christians.