CYPRUS REVOLT

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 October 1931, Page 8

CYPRUS REVOLT

CONCESSIONS TO BE MODIFIED [BRITISH OFFICIAL WIRELESS.] RUGBY, October 29. A cablegram received from the Governor of Cyprus, reports that the situation in the towns continues slowly to improve A telegram has been sent by the Colonial Secretary to the Governor, expressing satisfaction at the improveI ment, but adding that it was a matter of grave concern that in any circum- ' stances whatsoever, the King’s representative. in a British colony should have been exposed to insult and per- , sonal danger from those who are his > subjects, and that His Majesty the King, had been much perturbed to learn that while His Majesty’s representative was [n residence, an attack was actually made on the Government House at Nicosia, and that amongst the leaders in this attack there should have been persons who had recently taken the oath of allegiance. The telegram adds: “You already have taken action against the ringleaders. ou have my full support in any necesary actions to put down the sedition, or to make it clear neither now nor in the future, will disorder be tolerated. It is obvious that the liberties given under the present constitution have been abused by the disloyal political leaders. Accordingly it is in the general interests of the people of Cyprus that the Government will have to review, in consultation with you, the constitutional future of the Island.’’ ATTEMPT ON LIGHTHOUSE (Rec. October 31, 11 a.m.) LONDON, October 30. Larnaca messages state that pillaging and burning were renewed in outlying villages, but the towns are quiet, following the arrival of armoured cars from Egypt. The destroyed Agasta thwarted an attempt to destroy the lighthouse, at Cape Greco. I