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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17608, 26 October 1931, Page 11

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SITUATION IN CYPRUS FIRM ACTION TAKEN (Elec. Tel. Copyright— United Press Assn.) (Received Oct. 27, 3 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 26. The Colonial Office has issued a communique stating that yesterday s telegram from Sir Ronald Storrs indicated that the situation in Cyprus was quiet, although still tense. No British officials or civilians were injured. Precautionary measures were being taken to ensure the continued safety of British women, and children. A message from Nicosia states that at the request of Sir Ronald Storrs four bombers arrived from Egypt. I bey were not equipped with bombs, but with small arms intended for demonstrations rather than active measures, and will bo useful in the event of the recalcitrants beginning guerilla resistance in the hills. The Colombo arrived at Famagusta and landed a naval party, enabling the troops to return to Nicosia to prevent a recurrence of trouble at the, capital. Meanwhile eight Vickers Victory planes carried out demonstration flights over Nicosia, Famagusta, Limassol, and Paphos. The last-named possesses undesirable elements which are restive.

Several unprotected motor lorries going to round-up armed villagers at Morphou were forced to return yesterday owing to a recrudescence, of trouble. To-day. given .protection, they will proceed to carry out their mission. Tho Crook Orthodox archbishop, seeking to interview the Governor, said he could not be responsible for tlie crowds unless the arrested ringleaders were released. Sir Ronald Storrs replied : “We are responsible, and shall take any steps necessary to restore order.” The arrested men at present are on the cruiser London a.waiting .deportation.