ANXIETY CONTINUES

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 243, 27 September 1922, Page 5

ANXIETY CONTINUES

NO SETTLEMENT REACHED

Ugly Reports from Thrace GREEKS EXTERMINATING MOSLEMS

European Exodus from Constantinople

Turkish Cavalry Forces Re-enter Neutral Zone

British Commander Issues Ultimatum

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(Received 27, 8.50 a.m.) London, Sept. 26. Mr. G. Ward Price,. telegraphing from Constantinople, says: Though the apprehensions of the Greek and Armenian population have decreased as a result of Allied offers to Kemal, there is a fear that the Bolsheviks, whose organisation is widespread, may start riots, hoping to precipitate an outbreak of hostilities before their Turkish associates can be detached. Pamphlets in Turkish are being largely circulated, urging the Turks to cut the throats of all Englishmen and Czarist Russians. It is reported from Smyrna that disease is spreading rapidly among the refugees.—(United Service.) (Received 27, 8.5 a.m.) Constantinople, Sept. 26. Many journalists and 10,000 Greeks are frantically applying for passports to leave the city. Lady Harington and the wives of sixteen superior officers have departed.—(A. and N.Z.) London, Sept. 25. The Turkish cavalry has re-entered the Chanak zone and General Harington has requested their withdrawal. The Turks were provided with machine-guns. General Harington’s request foT their withdrawal allowed a reasonable time for communications to reach the Turkish commanders, after which the consequences will devolve upon the heads of the Kemalists if they persist in defiance. A later message states that the cavalry that entered the zone is estimated to be 2000 strong. A British mobile column has taken up a position half way to Erenkeuy in readiness for eventualities.—(Reuter.) (Received 27, 8.5 a.m.) Constantinople, Sept. 26. The Angora representatives stated that inasmuch as Erenkeuy was occupied before receipt of the Allied Note, the Turkish commander requested longer than 48 hours in order to consult his superiors.—(A. and N.Z.) Constantinople, Sept. 26. Hamid Bey, representative of Angora, informed the “Daily Express’ ’’ correspondent that he favours the Allied terms, but reiterated that the predetermined movements of the Kemalists must not be interfered with. Other reports state that Kemal has rejected the French occupation of Thrace and insists that the Greeks evacuate or the Turks will advance. He insists on fortifying the approaches to Constantinople.—(A. and N.Z.) London, Sept. 26. The “Morning Post’s” Constantinple correspondent states that the Greek Thracian army is thorough disorganised, and is committing serious atrocities, looting property, burning and destroying villages, and apparently trying to exterminate the Moslem population.—(A. and N.Z.)

KEMAL’S REPLY.

COUNTER PROPOSALS EXPECTED. London, Sept. 26. The “Daily Express’’ predicts that while the Angoraites are dissatisfied with the details they will accept the Allied Note as a basis for further negotiations, including the demilitarisation of the Marmara shores, which allegedly will hinder the protection of Constantinople. The Kemalists are unlikely to prolong negotiatioiis, because they suspect the Allies wish to gain time to increase their reinforcements. They will probably make a counter-proposal for an immediate preliminary meeting, subject to the Allies agreeing to suspend military movements. The Kemalists, while not admitting any obligation to cease their forward movement, will probably do so for a couple of days as a sign of goodwill. Uneasiness is increasing in Constan4inople and it is feared the Greeks will organise demonstrations. British military families are embarking to-day. An unofficial message received at Paris from Constantinople says the Kemalists, despite foreign intrigues and extremist pressure, are disposed to accept the Allied proposals in the hope that the projected conference will result in peace.—(A. and N.Z.) ‘ NEUTRALISATION OP DARDANELLES. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE NOTE. According to some French newspapers, including “Le Journal,’’ French opinion is that Gallipoli is going to be given back to Turkey. Inquiries from authoritative sources in London show that French opinion is directly contrary to the British interpretation of the terms of the Note to Kemal, which suggests that imiiortant defence zones in the Dardanelles will be maintained in neutral hands under the League of Nations. British opinion, is that one of the main purposes of the clause is l to preserve the British and Anzac battlefields in Christian hands. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Geneva correspondent says the Allied Note caused a profound sensation in League circles. The opinion is generally held that it will be a serious mistake to restore Turkish dominion in Europe. The action will ultimately lead to a renew’ed collision between the Turks and certain Balkan States. The Note is also regarded as a severe check to the British policy in the Near East. CHAOS IN GREECE. WORK AWAITS VENIZELOS. Athens, Sept. 26. Martial law has been proclaimed throughout ’Greece.—(A. and N.Z.) The Greek correspondent of the Chicago “Tribune” telegraphs that Cabinet has invited M. Venizelos to return and guide the nation in a non-Cabiuet capacity.- - (A. and N.Z.)

TURKISH GOVERNMENT RESIGNS.

NATIONALISTS COME INTO POWER. SULTAN’S DEPOSITION EXPECTED. Constantinople, Sept. 25. Tho>Grand Vizier and the rest of the Government have resigned with a view to the early formation of a Nationalist Government, and the early deposition of the Sultan is being discussed. —(A. and N.Z.) WARSHIP SCRAPPING. INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. Washington. Sept. 26. It is reported that the Near East situation has halted the European Powers’ plans for scrapping naval armaments in accordance with the Washington treaty. It is understood Britain may indefinitely postpone her un dertaking in this connection.—(A. and N.Z.) LEAGUE OF NATIONS’ ACTION. TAME XTmTTARMLESS. Geneva, Sept. 25. The Political Committee of the League agreed to ask the Council to take steps to promote peace in the Near East without interierjjQg with the pending conference negotiations. This nullifies the proposal that the League should intervene as Mr, TJughes suggested and also nullifies Air. Fisher’s proposal on behalf of the British Government that the League should intervene only when invited. Sir Joseph Cook and Sir Francis Bell assented with a view to securing unanimity, but the former thought the resolution tame and innocuous.—(A. and N.Z.) CAUTIOUS CANADA. A WATCHFUiTaND WAITING POLICY Ottawa, Sept. 26. The attitude of the Canadian Gov ? eminent appears to bo one of watchful waiting pending negotiations between the Allies and the Turks before taking, further action. The British" Government’s supple mentary information which the Canadian Cabinet requested Fas been received. Mr. King (Premier) says it contains additional facts, but he refuses to divulge the contents, declaring that they were marked secret. The feeling generally is that the Turkish situation will he solved amicably.—(A. and N.Z.) RED CROSS RELIEF. Geneva. Sept. 25. M. Ador (Switzerland) announced that the International Red Cross committee. on Saturday, sent delegates to Smyrna and Brusa to distribute relief. Another delegate had gone to Greece to investigate. Dr. Nansen said the Russian relict organisation would do its utmost to It is announced that the Bulgarian Government is ready to undertake the transport of refugees from Smyrna to a neighbouring island. f The assistant high commissioner < Russian relief is proceeding to Smyrna to study the situation. —(A. and N.Z.)