THE NEAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1923, Page 2

THE NEAR EAST.

11 tjte times service,

\ RUSSIAN OFFER. LAUSANNE, Jan. 23,

The only bright side of Lausanne picture at present is the Russian ottei to find a home in Russia for a considerable number of Armenians. It is proposed to settle Armenians in North Georgia. Russians will provide only land ' The Armenians must depend on international aid to erect their own building. The Armenians are pleas.M with the offer and will now negotiate with Russians regarding the settlement ' !i TURKEY'S WORLD APPEAL. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 28.

The Angora official circles state the Turkish National Assembly will be asked to take important final decisions, unless the British alter tlieir attitude. Jsmet Pasha will issue a proclamation to the world, explaining Turkey’s position. Then he will leave Lausanne. Subsequently the Turkish Army will move towards Mosul.

The Turkish press bitterly attacks the British Government-. It s a >' s: “After trying to dupe Turkey, the Allies have thrown aside the mask. The newspaper “Uleri” declares: ‘•The question of the Australasian cemeteries lias been raised by the British in order to retain Gallipoli. This is a masterpiece of hypocrisy.” KKM A L RASH A SUMMONED. CONSTANTINOPLE, January. 28. Kenitd Pasha, who lias been visiting Smyrna, was urgently summoned to Angora in view of the critical situation at Lausanne. BRITISH RRHEARING TO LEAVE. CONSTANTINOPLE, January 28. \ serious view is tahen. of tlie Neai least situation. All preparations have been completed for the evacuation ol the British subjects. Encounters between Greek and r J urkisii outposts along the Alar it za river arc daily become more frequent.