THE NEAR EAST.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 November 1922, Page 5

THE NEAR EAST.

TERMS OF TURKEY. COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE. ATTITUDE OF BRITAIN. By Telfegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Paris, Nov. 1. The Petit Parisien’s Brusa correspondent interviewed Kemal, who declared: “Until Mr. Lloyd George’s Ministry’s last days we had no confidence in the British policy. We have not yet entered into relations with the new Government, and wish to gee stated frankly and unreservedly the intentions of the British diplomats. The majority of the British population does not show any hostile sentiments towards Turkey, but sentimental questions are insufficient for a concrete result.

“The Turkish peace terms include the recognition of Turkey’s independence without conditions. We desire all the territories comprised ithin the national frontiers, and Turkey is to be entirely independent and without the capitulations, also that the security of Stamboul and the Sea of Marmora be ensured. Received Nov. 2, 7.45 p.m. Constantinople, Nov. 1. Official circles declare the Sultan will recognise the Kemalist delegation to Lausanne. THE TURKISH ARMY. BOAST OF ITS POWERS. Received Nov. 2, 11.40 p.m. Constantinople, Nov. 2. Ismet Pasha (Foreign Minister), addressing the Assembly at xAngora, said the army would have defeated any other which opposed it. The army’s greatest quality was that it was used as a factor for peace, which was proved by its halt at the front of the Straits, though unopposed. He added: “If you are convinced that for the establishment of peace it is necessary that the army should again advance, we will obtain, in still briefer time, greater victories than we obtained against the Greeks in six weeks.” BRUSH AMONG SOLDIERS. Received Nov. 2, 11.40 p.m. Constantinople, Nov. 2. Reports from Adrianople state armed Kemalists killed a number of French soldiers, and also Greek soldiers who assisted the French.