CRISIS IN CYPRUS PASSING.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXV, Issue 19017, 27 October 1931, Page 7

CRISIS IN CYPRUS PASSING.

Armed Forces Restore Order. NUMEROUS ARRESTS REPORTED. Unltert Press Association—By Eleetrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 26, 7.3/ p.m.) LONDON, October 26. A Nicosia message states that those arrested in connection with the revolt, Include two members of the Legislative Council. BRITISH POLICY IN CYPRUS. HOTLY DENOUNCED BY GREEK PRESS. United Press Association—By Bleetrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 26, 10.15 p.m.) ATHENS, October 26. ■ The newspapers bitterly attack Britain over the Cyprus revolt. Even strong Government organs sympathise with the insurrection, which “Ethnos” declares'is “due to British ill-treatment worse than is shown to negroes and inferior tribes.” “Eleftherosan Thropos” complains that the British Labour Party failed to carry out its promise to secure independence, and says: “The maintenance of British rule in Cyprus is a stigma on civilisation.” “Acropolis” asserts that M. Venezelos’s servile policy deeply wounds the national soul. TENSE SITUATION. OFFICIAL REPORTS ON REVOLT. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, October 25. The Colonial Office issued a communique yesterday stating that a telegram from Governor Storrs indicated that the situation was quiet, although still tense. No British officials or civilians were injured. Precautionary measures were being taken to ensure the continued safety of Britlsn women and children. A message from Nicosia states that at the request of Governor Storrs four bombers arrived from Egypt. They were not equipped with bombs, but With small arms, intended for demonstration rather than active measures. They will be 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 in the capital. ' Meanwhile eight Vickers-Victory planes carried out demonstration flights at Nicosia, Famagusta, Limasol 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 recrudescence of the trouble. To-day, given protection, they will proceed to carry out their mission. The Greek Orthodox Archbishop, seeking to interview the Governor, said he couid not be responsible for the crowds unless the arrested ringleaders were released. i Governor Storrs replied: “We are responsible, and shall take any steps necessary to restore order.”

The arrested men are at present on the cruiser London, awaiting deportation.