Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-02
kemaIists Hemming In Chanak

London. Oct. IA despatC.. to the
Times from Chanak dated Saturday
SAYS that Fridays optimistic opinion
on the situation, based on the appar-
ent evacuation of Eren keui. was
scarcely justified. The kemalist
cavalry instead of retiring advanced
round the British flank. with the in
tcntion Of Selling the high ground
overlooking Chanak. but withdrew,
forcstalled by squadron of British
cavalry.
The despatch adds that the kemal-
lists are pushing forward strong
patrols on every side. hemming III
Chanak, apparently with the inten-
ton Of an eventual attack.
A Reuter- despatch from Constan-
tinople, dated Saturday and confirm
ing the absence Of any evidence Of
the presence Of Turkish infantry or
artillery in the Chanak zone, or any
where within striking distance OF the
zone, expresses the opinion that the
Turkish cavalry within the zone Is
merely acting as a blind, while Mus
tapha kemal is maturing more seri-
Gus plans.
There are good grounds for bcliev-
ing, the despatch continues. that
very important Turkish forces are
advancing upon lsmid with Constan-
tinople as the objective. This is con-
sidered by the correspondent as the
real menace, with which. in comrar-
ison, the trouble down the Darda-
nelles is minor.
The correspondent also tells Of
several races between small bodies
Of Turks and British forces for dom
mating positions. In one case.
Turkish colonel insisted that the
British retire. The British officer
offered to fight for the position,
whereupon the Turkish colonel, re-
marking that his orders forbade
lighting. withdrew.
Another despatch to the Times
from Constantinople says the kemal-
list officers have been instructed TO
occupy all territory not effectively
occupied by the British.
London, Oct. 1-Alluding to tho
proposed Mudania conference, Reu-
ters Constantinople correspondent
says that it naturally will lose much
importance by the absence of Renal
Pasha. but Ismet Pasha ia invested
with full powers To discuss the evacu-
atipn Of Thracc, the question OF the
neutral zones and the suspension OF
troop movements on either side.
1t is stated on good authority that
the Turks are prepared to accept tho
French suggestion of the despatch OF
Allied troops to Thrace during the
transition period.
Constantinople Oct. 1-(By A. F)-
Frontier clashes continue between
Turkish Irregulars and Greeks, in ono
of these, near Stranja ten Greeks and
20 Turks were killed.
The Greek commander has in
formed tho allies that the Greeks will
not he responsible for the neutrality
of the zone which vas recently de-
limited to defend the Tchatalja line
The Greek army I'm Thrace for thv
moment is absorbed in the excite
ment of revolution and it's reorganiza-
ton is proceeding. 1t is not certain.
however, to what extent the recent
political uphcaval will suffice to re-
store the morals Of the troops.
Smyrna, Sept. 30-By A. P)-
Although the time limit fixed by tho
Turks for the evacuation of refugees
expires at midnight tonight, there
still is stadv influx of Christians
from the interior. Relief ships I'M
der the protection OF the American
flag continue to ply between here and
the island if Mitylene which is the
nearest refuge for those who are
fleeing from the Turks.
The Americans hope to evacua'e
from Smyrna all those at present in
sight within three or four days. They
are going ahead with their plans just
as though no time limit for getting
the refugees away existed. 1t is as
serted by the Americans that if all
the boats that have been promised
arrive, they will have the refugees
safely away from the Turks by We'd
ncsday.