MUDANIA CONFERENCE.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 October 1922, Page 3

MUDANIA CONFERENCE.

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. A DISQUIETING REPORT. LONDON, October 5. Mr Martin Donohue, the “Daily Chronicle” correspondent wiring from Constantinople, states: Ivemal’s promise to withdraw a thousand yards from the British front lino has only partly been observed. The cavalry has fallen back on two sections, but on the third they are still within three hundred yards of the British wire defences. He continues: 1 Rental's concentration continues. We are now in touch with the infantry detachments of his. Second Army, the one which defeated the Greeks. The Kemalist artillery is a considerable distance away. This is owing to tbe main roads having been torn up by the British, and to the Turkish reliance on bullocks for transport. A forward march is slow and difficult. The coast roads on our flanks are under naval observation. Donohue adds: If Rental's guns show tip, they will receive a peppering from the warships.

MTTDANIA CONFERENCE. LONDON. Oct />. .A .Constantinople eomntuniciue states: General Harington presented to the conference a. proctocol, agreed upon by tho .lilies, at the opening discussions of tbe Mu dan in. Conference. Isinet Pasha, Turkish representative, urged that when the Turkish authority has been reinstated in Thrace, the Allied control there/ be withdrawn as soon as possible. It was stated that the reinstaßation of the Turkish authority would take at' least a month. Ismet pro posed tlmt «ui Allied covering force shall remain on tho Alnrtizn River till the completion : of the Turkish re-occupation. He urgeel /tho establishment of a neutral zone in West Aforitza. Tbe draft- of these proposals which Ismet Pasha submitted is being studied to-day. Isme't Pasha expressed Ins willingness to meet the Greek General. In view of there being a general agreement between the Allied and Turkish delegates, it is felt that the question of pence now lies with the Athens Government. (

REMAL’S MESSAGE. LONDON, Oct 5. The “Morning Post’s” Constantinople correspondent states:- Keinnl, in a message to the population of Constantinople, declares :■ — Tho dav of a peace, corresponding with our national aspirations, is near now. Everything devolves on our arms. The whole world is on our -ado. The sane section of British opinion is on our side. Even certain Western statesmen who formerly were misguided are on our side. The last sentence was in reference to the new .tendencies of British diplomacy. LOCATION OF PEACE CONFERENCE. LONDON, Oct •'). Angora’s proposal that the Pence Conference he held at Smyrna is not favoured in authoritative circles m London, owing to its remoteness from the Allied capitals, and to a probable lack of accommodation facilities for communication. It is noteworthy the latter disadvantage is being felt m connection with Mudania. SOLUTION NOT YET REACHED. LONDON, Oct. ->. l't is considered that the British Cabinet to-night had to adjourn m consequence of the non-receipt ol details of yesterday’s session .bus there is at, pn-.sent no indication whether a "ssitisfactoiy- solution lias been reached to-day. \ satisfactory solution to-day >-s not anticipated, since, as an authoritative statement says, tbe discussion., are beset with difficulties owing to the great divergency of the interests ait stake. allied generals. LONDON, Oct o. A later mißsuge states that theAljied Generals have returned to C > - st-nutinople to consult With the J Commissioners, l’hcy will .ittfiwaia return to Mudania.

ANGORA’S 11EP1A'. LONDON, October o. \ summary of Angora’s reply to the Allied invitation has been received by the Foreign Office. It states: The Angora Government appreciates the tiesire for a just durable peace. The Mudania meeting will deal with Angora’s viewpoint regarding the present military situation, and its decisions will b.* completely executed. As regards the peace conference, Angora accepts the invitation, as previously cabled. It thanks, the Allies for recognising the Turkish lights in Thrace. It declares that there is no disagreement in principle regarding the freedom of the Straits to secure the safety of Constantinople, the Sea of Main ora, and to safeguard minorities, within limits compatible either with the independence and sovereignty of Turkey or the exigencies of an effective settlement in Near East.

The reply points out that, apart from the four great Powers and Greece two other States have been invited, presumably because they are interested in certain questions to he settled Quit the only important question of this kind is the control of the Straits. Therefore Turkey is surprised that Russia, the Ukraine and Georgia have not hecn invited, since they are deeply interested. Their participation and help would make a settlement more lasting.

The Note promises to communicate a reply later regarding Turkey’s membership of the League of Nations. It welcomes the renewed assurances given regarding the evacuation of Constantinople by the Allied troops and states Angoia is convinced that the Allies appreciate the impatience with which Angora awaits the realisation thereof. It states that Angora, is impressed by the appeal with which the Allied Note concludes, and assures the Allies of Angora’s loyal and sincere assistance in re-establishing and maintaining peace.

GREEK NEWS. ATHENS, Oct. d. A semi-official message states AT. Nicler lias been appointed GovernorGeneral of Thrace. CONSTANTINOPLE. Oct. (i. Two Greek troop trains have left Salonika for Adnanople.

UNSATISFACTORY REPORT. (Received tins dav at S a.m.) LONDON. Oct. (5. Scanty British official information is tho reverse of sanguine, and is a flat contradiction to the semi-official statements from non-British sources. It is stated that Downing street, after the Cabinet meeting, said that difficulties were many,, and some of them were encountered at every turn, at Wednesday's conference, which adjourned without any agreement, or even a principle being reached.

PRESS REPORTS. (■Received this dav at S a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 0. The “ Daily Chronicle ” says instead of keeping to strictly military matters as intended, the Turks arc raising political and diplomatic questions, which belong exclusively to the Peace 'Conference. It states it is M. Bouillon who is instigating the Turks to discuss these matters. His views are known t-o be extremely unpalatable to the British. It is not unlikely the British Government- will lie moved to issue a protest against tho activities of this agent from Paris. * The “ Daily Teb'gruoh ” says the Government is still determined not to evacuate Cmnak or allow Kenmlists to take over Thrace until peace is finally concluded. M. Bouillon told the Allied High Commissioner at Constantinople that the Turks would not evacuate the neutral zone unless the British evacuate Chnuiik. The “ TeUgraph ” also raises the question of M. Bouillon's status and activities. On tbe (itlr»r band, a Paris message suggests D wnuig street is unduly hampering General Harrington by instructions, with which be partially dis-' agrees. Diolomntists profess not to understand the bait in negotiations, saving M. Cbarnv. who possesses unfettered authority, is practically in agreement with General Harrington. It is also stated that fresh Greek intrigues are developing. j

HALT AT CONFERENCE. (■Received this dav at S a.pi.) LONDON, Oct. <>. Tbe “ Exchange V says the Mudania conference has keen suspended, because the Greeks wanted to consult the Athens’ government.