CYPRUS OUTBREAK

Hokitika Guardian, 27 October 1931, Page 5

CYPRUS OUTBREAK

GOVERNOR LOSES ART TREASURES. [United Press Association—By Eieo.trifl Telegraph.—Copyright.) LONDON, October 24. The Colonial Office has received a telegram from Sir Ronald Storrs (Gov. ei nor of (. ypi iis) reporting a disturnanee at l.iiaasoi following the arrest of the Archbishop. 1 lie police fired on the, crowd, wounding three persons.

.Marines and seamen, who were larnl•;id at Liynaca la protect Government property, had to assist the policy to quel! a demonstration. The- cruiser Colombo has boon ordered from .Malta t<> Cyprus A iiieosia message reports that miliary motors, entering unannounced at three o’clo.-k, mustered five ringleaders u! the revolt, and also the Greek Bishop Kitium. All were taken aboard the cruiser. The situation is now peaceful. Apart from sporadic demonstrations, the revolt appears to be ended. AGITATORS SLINK AWAY. A Nicosia message reports the old story of mobs, getting out of hand, and the leaders slinking away while fanatics set fire to the Governor’s house in five places. It reveals in details of the revolt Sir Ronald Storr’s loss of his whole wonderful collection of Greek sculptures and Byzantine treasures. CONDITIONS QUIETER. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, October 25. The Colonial Office has issued communique. Yesterday’s telegram from General Storrs indicafe the situation was quiet although still tense. No British officials or civilians wore injured. Precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the continued safety of British women and children. A message from Nicosia states eight Vickers Victory planes carried out demonstration flights in Nicosia, Famagusta, Limassol and Paphos. The last named possesses undesirable elements which are restive.

Several unprotected motor lorries going to round up armed villagers at Morphou were forced to return yesterday, owing to a recrudescence of the trouble. To-day they will be given protection and they "will proceed to carry out their mission.

Tiie Greek Orthodox Archbishop in seeking to interview the Governor, said he could not be responsible for the crowds unless th© arrested ringleaders wex-e released General Storrs replies:—W© are responsible and shall take any steps necessary to restore order. The arrested men are at present on the cruiser, London, awaiting deportation. GREEK PRESS ATTACK. ATHENS, October 26. Newspapers bitterly attack Britain over the Cyprus revolt. Even strong Government organs sympathise with the insurrection which “Ethnos” declares is “due to British ill-treatment, worse than shown to negroes and inferior tribes.” The “Eleftherasan Thropos” complains that the British Labour Party failed to parry out. its promise to secure independence and says the maintenance of British rule' in Cyprus is stigma on civilisation.” Tile “Acropolis” asserts Venezelos Servile Pro-British Policy deeply wounds the National soul. FURTHER RIOTS. LONDON. October 25. A Nicosia message states that troops were compelled to fire ’during a riot outside the Commissioner’s office at Ryrenia, led by Bishop Ryrenia who was arrested. Four were wounded. A mob attacked the police station at Famafusta. Details ar e lacking. THE ARRESTED. LONDON, October 26. The Y'ieosia message states those arrested in connection with the revolt include two members of the Legislative Council.