The Near East.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 September 1922, Page 3

The Near East.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAIILK ASSOCIATION. BRITAIN* APPEALED TO. (Received this day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 4. The “Evening Standard’’ states Britain lias been approached by the Allies with the object of bringing about an armistice between Greeks and Turks. The cruiser Iron Duke has been sent to in order to protect British and ensure the safety of refugees. Veniy.elos is considering an invitation to return to Athens. The Greek Government is faced with a critical situation.

T) EEE A T A C KNOW LEDG ED. PARIS, Sept. 4

A message from Athens states tie Greek press announce the Kemnlists have taken Uslinnt, after 48 hours’ fighting. Tanks were employed for the first time, Turks using seven an l also many batteries of French seventyjives. The occupation of Pnisa is inminent.

GREEK'S BEATEN. A PPM AI, FOR ARM I STICK. (Received this day at 12.25 p.m.) PARIS. Sept. I. The Greeks have appealed for an armistice. They admit they have been compelled to'evacuate Asia Minor.

A GREEK REPORT. (Received tliis day at 1.30 p.m.) ATHENS, Sept. A communique claims the military situation lias materially improved. Contact with the different units of th" Creek Army have been effected. The whole front retreat continues without enemy pressure. Massacres of nonTurkish elements are now taking place in areas evacuated by the Creeks.