THE NEAR EAST.

Grey River Argus, 14 October 1922, Page 5

THE NEAR EAST.

GREEKS SURRENDER. VENIZELOS A NON STARTER. , [A. and N.Z. Cable Association.] ATHENS, October 11. The Greek delegates were authorised to sign the protocol on the following conditions: (1) The Greeks to occupy the line of lhe Turks’ Bulgarian frontier in Thrace in 1915, the Didimotiko region thus remaining under Greece; (2) only Turkish civil authorities to enter Thrace prior to the departure of the Greek civil authorities. The Government instructed the delegates to endeavour to secure an amnesty for the Greeks in Thrace and Asia Minor, including the service men;

also the exchange of prisoners. Kileneral Hajianestis has been arrested. M. Venizelos announces that he does not intend to return to political life, ' or be a candidate at the Parliamentary elections. | BRITAIN'S NEW FRIENDSHIP

HELPING TURKEY! g LONDON, October 11. “The “Morning Post’s’’ correspondent at Mudania says: Now that the ■war clouds have melted, the Turkish leaders are inclined to forget their earlier impression that Britain was the chief villain of the piece, and are now to believe that Britain is prepared to regain the prestige of the Moslem ■world by doing for Turkey what sho did for Egypt, without, however, exacting political control. THE DANGER PAST. CONSTANTINOPLE, October 12. General Harrington issued an order of the day, announcing the agreement and saying: The arrangement was made possible for two reasons; firstly, the ■wonderful forbearance of British troops under most trying circumstances, which •was a fine example of British discipline; second, the action of the Government in sending out. such splendid reinforcements without delay. He says that he is confident the convention signed will remove all pressure and danger from British troops and help considerably towards the establishment of a lasting peace. REFUGEES IN ASIA MINOR. ATHENS, October 12. According to a telegram from Rhodes the Turks are deporting into the interior of Asia-Minor all Christian in-

habitants of Makri and Adnlia, between the age of 18 and 45. A delay of seven days is granted the aged and children, during which they must go abroad, but as the means of transport is defective, their situation Is most precarious. AID FOR REFUGEES. PARIS, October 11. ? The Government has granted 500,000 francs in aid of the refugees of Smyrna.