AGREEMENT

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 12 October 1922, Page 5

AGREEMENT

AT MUDANIa confluence THRACE TO TURKEY iNEUTRAI, ZONE ROUND ARIES (By Electric Telegrapn.— Copyright,.) (Australian & N./. Table Association.) CONST AN'JTNOPLE, Oct. 11. The terms of the agreement include the return of Thrace to Turkey, conditional on an immediate withdrawal of ail Angora troops from the zones in Allied occupation, mixed commissions to delimit the mew neutralities at Ohanak and Ism id. GREECE TO ACCEPT CONDITIONS ATHENS, Oct. 11. The Creek delegates at Mudania were instructed to. accept the armistice conditions agreed on at Paris. The Creek Consulate at Constantinople issued over 30,000 passports to Creeks proceeding to Greece. CRUCIAL POINT LONDON, Oct. 11. The Daily Telegraph’s Constantinople correspondent says the crucial point of the military convention is believed to be Turkish respect for the neutral zone, the categorical acceptance of which by ' Turkey will be insisted upon. The continued' filtration of troops such as has i been occurring during the last week enI dangers the position of the British 1 forces. The exact limits of zones as laid down by General Harington are not known, but they probably lie within the boundaries of the zones as proclaimed in 1921. 'File protocol provides that Gallipoli shall remain in the hands of the Allies pending the Peace Conference decision. BRITISILSTRENGTH LONDON, Oct. 10. The Morning Post’s Constantinople correspondent says General Harington returned to Constantinople pending the receipt of an answer from Angora. At the close of a conference with Ismet, General Harington said the British have now on the spot a large number of ships quite a considerable number of men, and very large guns, adding that the British are a bad nation to quarrel with. Those in closest touch with the conference are still doubtful how matters will go, also whether the Turks are negotiating in good faith. BRITISH AIR FORCE LONDON, Oct. 11. The Braemar Castle with a thousand members of the air force aboard, which was temporarily diverted to Constantinople, is proceeding to Mesopotamia. ITALY AND AEGEAN ISLANDS The Morning Post’s Rome correspondent states that Signor Schanzer denounced the' agreement with Venizelos in regard to the Aegean Islands. Italy now considers herself freed froth pledges regarding restitution of the Islands to Greece in view of the impossibility of the latter fulfilling her undertakings regarding compensations due to Italy. NO BLOCKADE LONDON, Oct. 11. The Foreign Office sent a not© to Russia in reply to the note cabled 2nd, stating that enquiries show that no commercial blockade of the Straits by Britain exists as alleged by Russia. PETITION FOR DAY OF PRAYER LONDON, Oct. 11. An influentially signed petition has been sent to Mr Lloyd George suggesting that be confer forthwith with the Dominion Prime Ministers and the Secretary for India with a view to advising the King to appeal to citizens throughout the Empire to observe 11th November as an occasion for special prayers for the Empire’s peace and prosperity. The signatories include Earl Haig, Admiral Keyes, nine bishops, the heads of all the non-comformist churches, many lord mayors, and Sir James Alien. UNITED STATES MAY PARTICIPATE IN CONFERENCE ' LONDON, Oct. 11. Advices from Washington state that despatches from Pan's contain more than a hint of an intention to invite the United States to participate in the Near East Conference provided the Administration is assured of support. The country, it is believed, would be willing to send a representative on the understanding that he participates only iti a discussion of the freedom of the Straits, his presence not implying the obligation of Hie United States to share administration measures. GREEK PREMIERSHIP "ATHENS, Oct, 11. Zaimis has now intimated his readiness to accept Hie premiership. TERMS OF THITcONVENTION CONSTANTINOPLE, Opt. 11. In a conciliatory speech when presenting Hie proposed convention, General Harington thanked Ismet for ordering a cessation of the movement of Turkish troops. He described the terms of the convention as generous. It appeared to him the Turks wore offered nearly all their national aspirations without loss of a life and without disturbing the peace; and prosperity of their country. Their] goal was within reach' and would be en-1 tirely in their own hands in 45 days. All the Allies asked was—(l) That the pr«- | sent zones be respected till ratification j of peace; (2) that the Turks limit gendarmerie in Thrace; (3) the presence of Allied detachments and missions in Thrace for a most limited period. SMYRNA REFUGEES * LONDON, Oct. 11. The All British Fund is sending a train load of supplies to Smyrna refugees, of whom there arc now 520,000 in Greece, 132.000 at Malta, 2700 at Crete, and 15,000 at Cyprus. BRIGHTEST and best Be careful what Candles you buy. Golden Ray Candles, manufactured in New Zealand, give the brightest and best light and are cheaper than imported brands. Golden Ray Candles arc always full weight, too. If your_ grocer does not yet stock them, write direct to us and we will see that you arc supplied. Ellis and Manton, Ltd., Manufacturers, 0.P.0. Box 222, Wellington.

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