THE NEAR EAST.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 October 1922, Page 5

THE NEAR EAST.

BREACH OF AGREEMENT:. TURKS IN NEUTRAL ZONE. ACCIDENT OR DESIGN! By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright: Received October 15, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 13. The Daily Telegraph’s Constantinople correspondent states that whether designedly or accidentally the Kemalists have broken the convention by infringing the neutral zone in the Ismid area. A thousand cavalry occupied Baltshik, four miles inside the zone. The British are now instructing the Turks in regard to the exact line. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PREMIER SEES THE KING. REPORT ON THE SITUATION. Received October 15, 5.5 p.m. London, Uct. 13. ■Mr. Lloyd George had an audience with the king to-day, lasting an hour and a half. The Prime Minister presented a detailed report on the Near East situation.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WHY FRANCE STOOD OUT. Paris, Oct. 13. When the Chamber re-opened, M. Poincare, replying to critics of France’s Near Eastern policy, explained that the troops were sent to ■Chanak without his being consulted, and later, after consulting Marshal Foch. he sent an ultimatum to Britain that the sole object of the decision was to avoid a conflict with the Turks. These troops were in danger, and the first shot ■would cause a general war. To avoid this a general withdrawal was ordered M. Poincare’s statement was loudly cheered. DEPARTURE OF REFUGEES Athens. Oct. 13. Twenty-five thousand refugees are awaiting conveyance f from Anatolia. The Kemalists have’ given them five days to leave, threatening deportation at the end of that period. Greek vessels are leaving incessantly.