CABLE NEWS. THE NEAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1923, Page 2

CABLE NEWS. THE NEAR EAST.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. TURK ORDERS REFUSED. LONDON, Feh. 7 .Advices received in London state the Allies have sent a joint reply to the Turks’ order for the removal of the Allied warships from Smyrna and Constantinople. I The reply states that the warships will not leave. | The Allies say that no restriction | could bo placed on the movements ot : warships under the Mudros armistice terms. j Admiral Nicholson has gone to Stay- j rua to take over control of the situation, which is not regarded seriously. It is believed the order was issued without Kemal's knowledge. BELLICOSE ATTITUDE. PARIS, Fell. 8 The Consul at Smyrna reports the Turkish population are in an ugly mood, threatening all foreigners. I’lio Consul seeks permission to embark and enter tlie French population in a French liner and cruiser. _ I The press emphasises the point that the Allies are completely united with reference to the command given to the warships at Smyrna to tight, if attacked. The “Echo do Paris"” points out that M. Poincare lias intimated hisintention of joining the Allies in every I counter move against the withdrawal of warships. Franco contemplates ex- . tensive operations and probably England will he equally disinclined for such operations, hut naval power can he effectively exercised in the Aegean and Straits. “If the Allies show resolution and unity we shall see the Turk leaders accepting to-morrow what thev rejected yesterday."