THE NEAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 21 September 1922, Page 3

THE NEAR EAST.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. CANADIAN NEWS. OTTAWA, Sept 19. The Frencit-Canadian Press in Quebec frankly places itself in direct Disposition to any movement to send troops to the Near East, the papers uint out that Canada is in no way affected by the Turkish situation, and ns a self-governing nation of the British Empire, should not consent to participating in a strictly European conflict, The Government continues to receive communications from all the exservicemen’s organisations, volunteering their-services. Commandants of the Vancouver Militia have telegraphed to Ottawa two battalions.

Naval reservists have received orders from London to hold themselves in readiness.

Air King expressed bis astonishmen at the manner in which the official newspaper despatches, sent from London on Saturday, outlined what Britain had asked of its Dominions. He pointed out that it had later on developed that these despatches did not convey an impression in conformity with that given in the official communication from Britain to the Canadian Government.

The situation .according to a conversation with Air King appears to be ns follows:—‘‘Further word from Britain and from two members of the Canadian Cabinet, who are attending the League of Nations, with the High Commissioner in London, socm to "infant the sending of a Canadian contingent to Asia Minor.” Mr King will call a special session of Parliament to authorise such a step. Mr Mackenzie King (l'ederal Premier), following upon an evening session of the Cabinet Council, announced tba the bad asked the British Government for a more definite statement as to what was expected <>t Canada. He refused, however, to divulge what the original communication from Britain to Canada contained ,since it was marked secret.

DOMINION ENLISTMENTS CHRISTCHURCH. Sept 20. Enrolments for service continue to pour in. At noon to-day the total enlistments numbered 1250. DUNEDIN, Sept 20. The total enlistments in Dimed m tip to closing time to-night are To.day’s figures 231. Of the latte number 30 arc returned soldiers. Dl the total enlistments 35 are officei * and 634 are of other ranks. In addibio ntjwo nurses and two V.A.DS have handed in their names.

NAPIER ENLISTMENTS. NAPIER, Sept 20. Enlistments to date total 163.

GREEK MOBILISATION. (Received this day at 11.30 a.in.) ATHENS, Sept. 20.

Government lists decided to will «M» tlio 1023 class immediately. Gt*ni*rs»l Polymanikis, who is in supreme command in Tlirace, together with Creek officers in lonia, is undertaking tlx. Lusk of rcorgimisii'g the army. LEAGUE INTERVENTION INWANTED. (Received this day at 11.30 n.tn.) GENEVA, Sept. 20. It is understood England, I*ranee and Italy will oppose for the present, the intervention of the League of Nations in the Turkish dispute. AT ANZAC. LONDON, Sept. 20. Australian and New Zealand Hags are living at Kolia opposite ChannU. The Anr.no War Graves party are assisting in preparations for defence ol the Narrows, liy contributing resources of the depot workshops and labour.

U-. 8. AMBASSADOR’S VIEWS Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, September 20.

Mr Morgenthnu (American Ambussn(]oi* In London), in a statement said lie \fns in complete agreement with the British policy of keeping the Dardanelles free and maintaining a neutral zone. He ’preferred not to ollei an opinion respecting the Franco-British decision to allow Turks to return to Constantinople or on Moslem problems confronting Britain, but the question how far the Turks should he allowed complete control of Constantinople ought to be considered. Christian races could no longer close their eyes to Turkish deeds. Indeed after the absolutely overwhelming evidence of .Smyrna atrocities, not only the Great Dowers, but the whole world should consider whether the Turks were fitted to rule anyone except themselves.

I’BACK CONFERENCE. ('Deceived this dnv at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 20. England and France have agreed to holding u general Near East Peace Conference. JAPAN TAKE NO ACTION. (Received this day at 11.3 ft a.m.) TOKIO, Sept. 20. A Foreign Office official stated in no circumstance would Japan participate in the Turkish trouble. No interference ill European troubles was a cardinal .principle of the Foreign Office. Regardless of possible action by England, France and Italy, Japan would stand aloof. A DENIAL. (Received this day at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON. Sept. 20. Officials deny that British troops are being withdrawn from Chanak, or is oven contemplated. So far as it is known, British troops are remaining alone there. Greek troops have not been in the area for some time.

NO INFORMATION. LONDON. Sept 2ft. Official circles in oLndon have not been informed of the reported Keinalists’ invasion of the neutral zone, and have not received any communication from KemaL BRITISH NOTE IMPRESSION. •'Received this dnv at 11.30 a.m.) PARIS, Sept 20.

The British Note on Near Eastern

question has created a good impression. A spirit of optimism has suc- / .'Ceded the almost tr,agi(i anguish which lias ran through the press. In fact, the papers interpret the British Note that the British Government is desirous of returning troops in Asia Minor to the European shore, with a view to avoiding possible conflict. The “Petit Pnrisien” predicting a peaceful settlement declares the Turks will not attempt to attack Consnntinople or Gafipoli, before opening pence pourparlers. FATAL MOTOR SMASH. SYDNEY, September 20. Joseph Wenner, one of the victims of the Petershnn motor smash has succumbed to his injuries.

I AFRICAN VIEW. | Received this dnv at 12.25 p.m.) CAPETOWN. Sopt 20. Speaking at Ladysmith, Natal, Mr Burton (.Minister for iFnnnce), referring to the Near East crisis said lie mas not unpatriotic, but at present, they could not raise much enthusiasm about thri appeal for meii. He regarded the Appeal as in the nature of a public statement by the British Premier, intended as a kind of indication to tlie whole- of the Dominions that trouble was brewing, and by way of getting moral support. He thought for the present wc might go slowly, as be considered Britain able to deal with the position. •PEACE CONFERENCE. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) PARIS, Sept 20. The Conference between Lord Curzon and M. Poincare agreed that an Allied Conference he held as soon as possible to settle future conditions of peace in the Near East. Britain, Era use and Italy will he represented. Japan, Greece, Roumania. Jugn-Sla-via and Turkey will also be invited to attend. INDIAN PEELING. DELHI, Sept. 20. The Akliali situation is losing interest on a.- e.unit of the repetition of similar occurrences daily. Akliali hands regularly advance on Mahouts land and are regularly arrested. They express a determination to continue the tactics until their grievances are redressed. Attention is now centred on tie growing feelings between Hindus and .Mohammedans. Party papers publish mutual vilification. 1 INDIAN AGITATION.

DELHI, September 20,

Twenty-live Aioslcm members of the Indian legislative laid their views regarding the Near East situation before the Viceroy and stated their ease with the greatest moderation, though earnestly emphasising the main points. They urg'd the present was a favour-

able opportunity to endeavour to make f lasting peace and in view of Aioslcm opinion in Iml ill they wished to secure attention to the ] oints which formed (he subject of Pie Government of India's telegram to His Majesty's Government in February namely Ottoman Thrace and Adriannple for the Turks and restoration of Constantinople to Turks and neutrality of the straits in a manner ensuring Turkey against attack on the capital, and restoration of Asia Minor to the Turks. The Viceroy promised to lay the views before the Impel ini G rvcrnmeiit.