WAR IN ASIA MINOR.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 August 1921, Page 5

WAR IN ASIA MINOR.

SUPERIORITY OF GREEKS. TURKS’ DEPLETED ARMY. PEOPLE WELCOME GREEKS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright Received August 3, 5.5 pjn. London, August 2. The Daily Telegraph’s special correspondent with the Greek Army states that the Greeks strongly hold the Bagdad railway as far as Eski-shir. Kemal’s munitions were inadequate at the commencement of the campaign and are now so depleted that it is impossible for him to attempt a serious attack. He maintains near Angora a semblance of an army estimated at fifty thousand, chiefly in order to impress the European Powers, but the force is lacking in equipment and moral, and men are deserting continually at the first. opponunty. The correspondent states that it is entirely true that the populace received the Greeks in the captured areas as liberators; are delighted to escape the Kemalist and the depredations of irremuar bandits.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GREECE FIGHTING ALONE. POWERS STAND ALOOF. Received August 3, 5.5 p.m. London, August 2. The Daily Telegraph's special correspondent with the Greek Army states that King Constantine and General Gounaris are convinced that the attitude of some European Powers is encouraging Kemal’s rebellion. The Powers apparently postponed recognition of the Greek victory and superiority in Asia Minor similarly to their recognition of King Constantine. Greece, therefore, is thrown on her own resources, and is determine' 4 to continue her efforts until her right to liberate her kinsmen in Asia is recognised.—Aus.-N-Z. Cable Assn. TURKS OBSTINATE. ORGANISING WINTER CAMPAIGN. Paris, August 2. According to Angora messages, the National Assembly affirmed the intention of continuing the war until ultimate victory was achieved. The Government continues mobilisation and organisation With a view to a winter campaign. The Assembly decided not to a«k the Allies to intervene until the termination Of the present war. EXPEDITION AGAINST ANGORA. Athens, August 2. A demi-official message reports that on expedition is being organised against the town of Angora. The new advance to expected within a fortnight.