CABLE NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1922, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

THE NEAR EAST.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. LIiAGUE’S PART. GENEVA, Sept. 24 Tlie Political Committee of the League of Nations has agreed to ask the League Council to take steps to promote peace in the Near East, without interfering with the pending conference negotiations. This, however, nullifies the proposal that the League should intervene, as Mr Hughes lias suggested. It also nullifies Air Fisher’s proposal, on behalf of the British Government, that the League should intervene only when invited. Sir J. Cook and Sir F. Bell have assented to this course, with a view of securing unanimity but'Sir J. Cook •said he thought the resolution a tame and innocuous one.

' TURK CAVALRY. LONDON, Sep. 25. r I urkish cavalry has re-entered the Clianak zone. General Harrington lias requested their withdrawal.

BRITISH FORCE READY. CO NSTA NTI NO PLEE Sep. 25. ’] he Turkish cavalry which re-enter-ed the neutral zone were provided with machine guns. General Harrington’s request for their withdrawal is being allowed a reasonable time Blithe communication to reach the Turkish commanders, after which the consequences will devolve upon th© heads of the Kemalists, if they persist in defiance

A later message states that the cavalry that entered the zone are estimated to be two thousand strong. A British mobile column has taken up a position half way to Erenkeuy, in readiness for Eventualities.

TURKISH REGIME. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sep. 25. The Grand Vizier and the rest of tho Turk Government here have resigned with tlie view of an early formation of a Nationalist Government, and the disposition of the Sultan is now being discussed. GREEK ARMY OUTRAGES. LONDON, Sep. 26. The ‘.‘Morning Post’s” Constantinople correspondent states: The Greek Thacean Army is now thoroughly disorganised. It is Committing serious .'atrocities, looiting property, and burning and destroying villages, and apparently it is trying to exterminate tlie Moslem population in Thrace

VENEZELOS TO COME BACK. PARIS, Sept 26.

The Greek correspondent of the Chicago Tribune telegraphs ‘that the Greek Cabinet lias invited Venizelos to return, and.to guide the nation in a non-Cabinct capacity.

CANADA’S ATTITUDE. OTTAAVA, Sept 26,

The attitude of the Canadian Government appears to be one of watchful waiting, pending tlie negotiations between the Allies and the Turks, before taking any further action. The British Govern incut’s supplementary information, which the Canadian Cabinet requested, has been received. Air AfeKenizio King (Premier) says it contains additional facts, but he refuses to divulge the contents, declaring that they have been marked “se(TCt’ y The feeling generally is that the Turkish situation will be solved amicably.

ARMENIANS IN SMYRNA. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept v 4. Investigations by the breach authorities -regarding the Smyrna hero show that there is no ground for the refugees’ Mtatunent that the Turks sprinkled the streets and houses with petrol. On the contrary, before the fire, the Armenians are alleged to have thrown bombs from their houses, and to have otherwise acted hostilely, which, it- is sinisterly stated, caused repressive measures ,of which the A - moninns were the principal victims.

TURKS AMENABLE. PARIS, Sept 25

Yu unofficial message from Constantinople says:-The Komalists, despite foreign intrigues and extremist pressure are disposed to accept the Allied proposals, in the hope that the projected conferences will result in peace.

angora will accept

LONDON*, Sept 25

The “Daily Express” predicts that while Angoritcs are dissatisfied with the details, they will accept the Allied Note as the basis for further negotiations. The objections include tile demand for •i demilitarisation of the Marmora shores, which allegedly will hinder the protection of Constantinople. The Kemnlists are unlikely to prolong negotiations, because they suspect the Allies wish to gain time to increase their reinforcements. They will probably make a counter proposal for an immediate preliminary meeting, subject to the Allies agreeing to suspend their military movements.

The Kemnlists, while not admitting any obligation to cease their forward movement, will probably do so, for a couple of days, as a sign of good will. The uneasiness is increasing, says tho correspondent. It is feared the Greeks will now organise demonstrations. Tho British military families in Turkey are embarking to-day.

FRiANCO-BRITISH AGREEMENT PARIS, Sept 25. The papers pay a trihue to Lord Curzon, whose moderation and broadmindedness lias preserved Anglo-French unity. There is also great praise for Britain, the “Gaulois” remarking that only a great nation would be capable of Britain’s action. Tho papers unanimously declare that it remains for the Turks to show good faith, in return for the trust- that the Allies are placing in them, and they warn the Turks against any excess 1 which might arouse the anger of the western world, and might deprive them of the fruits of their victory.

allies disagree. LONDON, September 25

Some of the French newspapers, ineluding “he Journal” state that the French opinion is that Gallipoli is going to be given back to Turkey. Inquiries from authoritative sources in London show that the French opinion is directly contrary to the British interpretation of the terms of the Note which the Allies have sent to Kemal, which suggests that important defer zones in the Dardanelles will be maintained in neutra] hands, under the j.eßt'ie pf Nations.

The British opinion is that one of the main purposes of the clause is to preserve the British Anzac battlefields in Christian hands.

Tlie “Daily Telegraph’s” Geneva correspondent says: —The Allied Note to Turkey caused a profound sensation in League of Nations circles. The opinion is generally held that it would he a serious mistake to restore the Turkish Dominions in Europe, and that such action will ultimately lead to a renewed collision between the Turks and certain of the Balkan States.

The Note is also regarded at Geneva as a severe check to the British policy on tlie Near East. ,

TURKISH DEMANDS. (Received this dav at 8 a.m ) CONSTANTINOPLE, Sep. 26. Ha mod Bey informed the “ Daily Express ” correspondent that he fa- Tj vours the Allied terms, hut ho reiterated that predetermined movements of, Kemalists must not be interfered -> — with.

Other reports state Kemal rejected the French occupation of Thrace, and linsists that Greeks evacuate or the Turks will advance He insists on m fortifying the approaches to Constantinople.

MARTIAL LAW IN GREECE. ' (Received this dav at 8 a.m.) ATHENS, Sep. 26. Martial law has bcien proclaimed throughout Greece.

FEELING IN SMYRNA. UNITED SERVICE TELEGRAMS. (Received this day at 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, September 26. Ar r Ward Price, telegraphing from Constantinople, says though the apprehensions of the Greek and Armenian “ population "have decreased as a result of Allied offers to Kemal, there is a fear that the Bolsheviks, whose organisation is widespread, may start riots, hoping to precipitate an outbreak of hostilities before their Turkish associates can he detached. Pamphlets in Turkish are being largely circulated urging Turks to cut the throats of all Englishmen and Czarist Russians. It is reported from Smyrna that disease is spreading rapidly among the refugees.

ANGORA REQUEST. (Received this dav at 8.30 a.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 26,

The Angora representatives stated that inasmuch as Erenkeny was occupied before the receipt of the Allied note, the Turkish commander requested longer than forty-eight hours in order to consult his superiors.

LEAVING CONSTANTINOPLE. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 26. Many journalists and fen thousand Greeks are frantically applying for passports to leave the city. Lady Harrington and the wives of sixteen superior officers have departed.