THE NEAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1923, Page 3

THE NEAR EAST.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. FREXCI-I OPINION. (Received this dav at 9.80 n.m.) PARIS. Feb 7. “T/o Journal” opines protracted negotiations at Lausanne, indicated by the hesitation. If there were no difference of opinion between English and French and if there wore real desires to renew negotiations Ismet would have been informed by Paris where decisive conversations with French, British and Italian representatives would produce an agreement. After Ismet lias returned to ho intrnctihle atmosphero of Anatolia, it will probably be found that much of the work done at Lausanne will have to be recommenced. “Lo Gaulois” attributes the Turkish refusal to sign to pressure from Russia, the latter desiring to revive the straits issue. A XGO BA P ROC LA .M ATI (>N. JReeeived this dav at 10.90 a.in ) CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb 7. A representative of Angora Government has issued a proclamation that no foreign warships above a thousand tons will longer lie allowed in Smyrna Harbour. They are required to leave before midnight on the 7th. Allied Admirals discussed the subject. Admiral Nicholson in the cruiser Comma was ordered to proceed to Smyrna. Ihe Allied High Commissioners protested to Angora. The reason for the measure is believed to be portion of a preparation for eventualities, TURKISH ORDER TO REGISTER (Received this day at 12.d0 p.m.) CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb 7. Turkish papers publish an order by military commander that all officers on the active and retired lists must register or be punished. TO ENFORCE ORDERS. CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb 7. The Turkish commando,» at Smyrna informed the c omnmiulers of the Allied warships that lie had liven ordered to enforce their withdrawal, if they fail to comply with the order to leave.