GRECO-TURKISH WAR

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18248, 5 August 1921, Page 9

GRECO-TURKISH WAR

GREEKS HAILED AS LIBERATORS. LONDON, Aug. 3. The Dally Telegraph’s special correspondent with the Greek army states that the Greeks strongly hold the Bagdad railway as far as Eskishir. Kemal’s munitions were inadequate at the commencement of the campaign, and are now so depleted that it is impossible for him to attempt a serious attack. He maintains near Angora the semblance of an army, estimated at 50,000, chiefly in order tb impress, the European Poxvers, but the force is lacking in equipment and morale. The men are deserting continually at the first opportunity. The correspondent states that it is entirely true that the populace received the Greeks in the captured areas as liberators. They were delighted to escape the Kemalist enactions and the depredations of irregular bandits. LONDON, Aug. 3. The Dally Telegraph’s special correspondent with the Greek army states that King Constantine and M. Gounaris are convinced that the attitude of some mf the European Powers is encouraging Kemal’s rebellion. The Poxvers have apparently postponed recognition of the Greek xnctory and superiority in Asia Minor, similarly to their recognition of Constantine. Greece, therefore, is thrown on her own resources, and is determined to "continue her efforts until her right to liberate her kinsmen in Asia la recognised.