THE NEAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1922, Page 3

THE NEAR EAST.

IUStJTEIt’s I'EMonAMS. Sear east clashes. SOFIA, Roc. 3. Tureo-Bulgar insurrectionary movemerits are reported in regions of Cuinuljina, Xanthy and West Thrace, claiming many victims. It is reported they lost three cannon, one hundred killed and wounded. The council of Minister sent a note to the Greek delegation at Lausanne conference demanding the cessation of masures against flulgars in pud I‘epatrintioii of Bulgarian refugees. ‘ . PRINCE ANDREW’S TRIAL. LONDON, Dec. 3. A semi-official Athens message says Priwle Andrew was charged as Commander of the Second Army, with refusing to obey the orders of the Commander-in-Chief to attack the enemy, The Prince pleaded that Ids corps was ordered before attacking to await instructions from the third Corps, which failed to arrive. The deputy Chief of Stall' gave evidence that had Prince Andrew executed his orders, the bnttlc, in all probability, .would have been won by the Greeks. General Trivalas said the orders received by Prince Andrew were contradictory and he did nob disobey his orders. Other evidence showed that Andrew was an exemplary soldier and shared the hardships with his men. He treated his officers as equals. Andrew, reading his own defence, pleaded that it was unfair .to treat a Prince like other Generals, as he was only the figurehead, and occupied the position of Chief of the Army Corps, owing to being the King’s brother. ATHENS, Dec. 3. The Court decided that Prince An- j drew’s disobedience of commands was not sufficient to warrant death. His conduct was contrary to military discipline, but it admitted extenuating circumstances notably inexperience.

VENIZKLOS’ VIEWS. PARIS, Dec. 3 tlife “MatiiiV’ Lausanne eorrispon(lent interviewed Venizelos, who refuted the suggestion that be had made common .policy with Britain On the contrary he found the policy of the Allies in complete conformity with Greece’s policy. His relations with Air Lloyd George lmd been given a (sinister aspect, but the latter t xpressed publicly in the Commons his confidence in Greece and hoped she would . prove equal to the task of imposing stipulations of Sevres Treaty. Veniy.elos declared he did his utmost to stop the executions and told the leaders tlrey would make Greece's position untenable. Siftce Tohitcherin’s arrival lie had been in close consultation with Ismet, and it is expected he will become from to--iliorrow Angora’s mouthpiece. Some quarters prophesy the Busso-Tiirkish attitude will smash the conference. On the other hand it is believed Lord Cureon iisa a surprise packet in store for the Russians and Turks. THE SULTAN’S HA REAL (Received this dav at 10.30 a.in.) LONDON, Dec. 4. The "Daily Mail’s” Constantino pic correspondent stated the problem of the disposal of three hundred concubines in the ex-Sultan's harem Inis been settled, half being sent back to their native villages and the remainder will be found husbands. Half of the' ex-Sultan’s eunuchs have been all ready attached to the new Caliph's ' retinue. j GREEK TRIALS. 1 ATHENS Dee 4. | Generals PnUis, Doiismanis, Exit- 1 dactyl ox and Vnletta.s have been re- 1 leased. A second batch of imprisoned ; statesmen, including Stergiadis ex-High ’ Commissioner In Asia Minor, will be j tried by the extraordinary court this j week. 1 PRINCE LEAVES ATHENS. I ATHENS. Dccr 4. ■ Prince Andrew and Princess Alice left Athens and embarked at Phaleron aboard a British warship.