GREEKS ELATED

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10961, 25 July 1921, Page 5

GREEKS ELATED

VICTORY OF ESKISHEHR PRACTICALLY ENDS WAR AGAINST KEMALISTS. DISORDERLY RETREAT. By Telegraph—Press Assn. —Copyright. Reuter's Telegram. (Received July 23, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, July 22. Advieee from Athens state that military circles express the opinion that the capture of Eekishehr practically ends the war against the Kemalists. It is reported that the Greeks captured immense booty, including one hundred and eighty guns and 1000 prisoners. Tho Kemalists are fleeing in disorder. A Constantinople message states that the Chief of the Kemalist General Staff declares that the loss of territory and fortresses is of secondary importance. The army had» retired to prearranged positions without serious fighting. He wan confident as to the outcome of the struggle. COUNTER-ATTACK REPULSED 1 (Received July 24, 11.5 p.m.) ATHENS, July 23. A communique states: We repulsed a Turkish counter attack, overthrowing the enemy along the whole front. We are pursuing the Turks, Who are retreating in disorder eastwards and north-eastwards. The newspapers express the opinion that the campaign lias almost ended. Nicholas has entered Kutahia. VICTORY CELEBRATED Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received J’ulv 23, 5.5 p.m.) ATHENS. July 22. The Royal Family, Cabinet Ministers, and members of Parliament attended a “Te Deum” at the cathedral to mark the victory at Etekishehr.