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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 230, 11 September 1922, Page 5

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Victory Flushed Turks Full of War “Wipe Oat Christians” Demonstrations at Porte NO PEACE IN THE ORIENT. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.] (Received 11, 1.0 p.m.) Constantinople, Sept. 10. The city is dominated by the gala spirit and is illuminated in celebration of the victory. After a grandiose service at Iriaint Sojffiia’s, at which 25,000 worshipper attended Chauvinistic speeches were delivered outside the Mosque, the crowd continuously shouting:— “Down with Greece, may all Christians be wiped out.” Allied subjects fear developments may compel their departure. Christian refugees, arriving from Broussa and elsewhere are treated with harshness.

Turkish opinion generally agrees with the Press declaration that ‘ ‘ Despite complete defeat the Greek war is unfinished. We do not consider the war won by the capture of Smyrna. To conclude peace solely depends on us. Those who want peace in the Orient must wait until we manifest a desire therefore.” — (A. and N.Z.) ENTENTE MISGIVINGS. ' LOSS OF THE DARDANELLES. (Received 11, 12.40 p.m.) London, Sept. 10. A Cairo correspori’dent states that thcrc{ is considerable misgiving in British and French foreign circles over the completeness of the Turkish victories. Even the French fear the Nationalist Government, flushed with success might demand impossible concession, such, as evacuation of the Dardanelles area.

It is becoming increasingly clear that co-operation of the Entente Powers in the East is absolutely necessary if they wish to conclude a peace with Turkey, which is not to be an ignominious surrender. All Greek garrisons have been withdrawn from the vicinity of the Dardanelles. Inter-Allied gendarmerie, composed in this instance of Turks under British officers, have taken over maintenance and order of Bigha, Ezine find other places in the Asiatic neutral zone of the Dardanelles —(A. and N.Z.) MASSACRE OF CHRISTIANS. ANGORA DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY. (Received Sept. 11, 12.30 p.m.) Geneva, Sept. 10. It is reported the Angora Government informed the League of Nations that the Government would not take the responsibility for massacres owing the highly strung spirit of the Turkish population.—(A. and N.Z.)

British Troops Land KEMALISTS' ANGRY THREAT. TO REPEL INVASION. (Received 11, 1.5 p.m.) London, September 10. It is reported that British troops landed on the Sea of Marmora littoral. Kemalists were astonished and angered, and declare that they will repel any invasion of Asia Minor.—(A. and N.Z.) MESSAGE TO GREEKS. KING APPEALS FOR CALMNESS. (Received 11. 12.30 p.m.) Athens. September 10. The King has issued a message to the nation urging calmness. Measures are being taken throughout the country to maintain order. Al. Triantafillakos is forming a Ministry.—(A. and N.Z.) CAPTURED GREEK COMMANDER. GUEST AT ANGORA. (Received 11, 12.40 p.m.) Athens, September 10. The wife of General Tricoupis has received a telegram signed by Mustapha Kemal, informing her that her huband and other superior Greek officers are his guests, and are quite well.—(A. and N.Z.) In Turkish Hands GREEK ARMY CORPS. GREAT LOSS OF WAR MATERIAL. (Received 11, 1.40 p.m.) London, September 11. Though Theotokis, on arrival at Athens, announced the complete evacuation of Smyrna, including practically all war material, advices from A (lama, via Paris, declare that a large force of Greeks fell into Turkish hands, including an entire army corps, while other bands remain to be rounded up. All Greek artillery and transport was captured.—(“Times.”)