“STOP PRESS” NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16848, 26 September 1922, Page 12

“STOP PRESS” NEWS.

(Reserved for late news received after the paper has gone to press.)

DATE CABLES. LONDON, September 25. Tile political correspondent of the ‘Pall-Mall" reports that there is a profound disposition in well-in-formed circles to regard a general election as imminent. He says that the political outlook has changed with dramatic suddenness as the result of the passing of the Near East war cloud. If Mr Lloyd Oeorgo takes uo action within ten days it may he taken for granted that he will not appeal to the country this year. The Labour Party is convinced that a genera! election will I**. held this year, and is making its plans ac-' Some of the French uew.-papors. including ** Le Journal." state that French opinion is that Gallipoli is is going to be given back to Turkey. Inquiries from authorative 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 important defence zones in the Dardanelles will be maintained in neutral Hands under the League of Nations. The British opinion is than, one of the main purposes of the clause is to preserve* tJie ftritishAnzae battlefields in Christian hands. The Geneva correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says that the Allied Note caused a profound sensation in the. League circles. The opinion is generally held that it would be a serious mistake to restore the Turkish Dominions in Europe. The action will ultimately lead to a renewed collision between the Turks and certain of the Balkan States. The Note is also regarded as a severe check to the British policy in the Near East. ATHENS, September 25. The newspapers energetically demand the immediate reconstitution of the Army, for the protection of Thrace. The National Assembly has been summoned for October 0. It is not expected that the Greek Cabinet will last long. TURKS IN CHANAK ZONE. LONDON, September 25. Turkish cavalry have, re-entered the Oh ami k zone. General Sir Charles Ilarington (the Allied Com-mauder-in-Uhief) has requested their withdrawal. CRICKET. LONDON, September 25 Fowler is unable to accompany the Muryleboue team to - Nev Zealand and the Hon. D. Brand will CAR PE TIE R BAT TE JfE J>. PARIS, September 25. Carpentier presents a pitiable appearance as the result of his battle with Siki. His no.se is shapeless, and He has lumps on his lips, which are enormous and shapeless. liis doctor states that two bones were fractured in his right hand and one in his left.