The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-09-28
DARDANELLES SITUATION REGARDED
AS CRITICAL BY BRITISH LEADERS

London-(A P.)-Leaders in Brit
ish governmental circles today took
a grave view of the situation in the
Dardanelles, which is regarded as so
critical as to overshadow the revolu-
tionary developments in Greece. The
opinion was expressed that there are
now greater prospects of fighting be-
tween the British and the Turkish
Nationalists than at any previous
time.
At the close of this afternoons
cabinet meeting, it was stated that
the situation is regarded as increas-
ingly critical. The third meeting of
the cabinet will be held this evening.
Turks Protest Fertilization
Constantinople-(A. P)-The Turk
ish Nationalists today notified the
high commander of the Allied forces
that they will not tolerate the forti-
fication of certain points in the So
called neutral zones along the Dar-
danel1es. The continuance of the
work of fortification will be looked
upon by the Kemalists as warranting
military action, their. representative,
Hamid Bey, informed Allied Comman-
der Brigadier General Harrington
Turkish troop movements have con-
tinued and yesterday for the fifth
time they violated the neutral zones,
taking positions in the regions Ct
Dumbeck, Lampsaki, Yaghjilar and
Sangakeli.
Leaders Enter Athens
Athens-(A. P.)-Colonels Plastiras
and Gonatas, leaders in the revolu-
ton, entered Athens today at the
head of their troops and were receiv-
ed with enthusiasm.
Constantine Imprisoned
Constantinople- PD = Former
King Constantine of Greece, who alb
dicated yesterday, is reported to have
Athens.
Talk of Republic
Athens-(A. PIT is reported that
a section of the revolutionary army is
imbued with the idea of a republic
and that the accession of King George
may be accompanied with some diff
culties. An impressive pro-Venizelist
demonstration occurred in the city to-
night. Thousands of persons, includ-
ing some troops, paraded the streets
singing and acclaiming Venizelos. The
revolutionists have entered the city
and have occupied all the strategic
points and ministeries.
Provisional Government
Paris-(A P.) = The provisional
consisting of IL officers
will rule Greece until the civil gov
is established according to
a telegram from Athens, dated a.
m. and received by the Greek legation
here.
Revolutionary Committee Formed
Athens-(A. P)-The provisional
revolutionary committee has been for
med and has issued the following
proclamation: accord having been
reached with the Triantafillakos gov
ernment, which resigned, the provis
iona1 revolutionary committee will
assume their power with the least
possible delay. Disturbers of the
order, to whatever political party
they belong, will be punished in ac-
cordance with revolutionary justice"
Guard s25O,OOO Whiskey
North Portal, Saskatchewan-(A.I
P)-Six cars containing whiskey val
1ed at $250,000 enroute from Ken
lucky to Vancouver, B. c., is being
guarded by eight federal officers
armed with rifles and machine guns
At the roundhouse of the 500 railway |
at Portal, N. D., following the refusal
yesterday of the railroad company to
accept the shipment. The cars were
seized by the United States customs |
officials, held for some time and fin
ally released yesterday.
Law Enforcer Discharged
Chicago-(A. P)-The Rev. John |
H. Williamson, Chicagos $4,000 a |
year "law-enforcer," was dismissed |
oday by Mayor william Hale Thomp-
son. Williamson, who was appointed |
% the unique position eight months |
lgo, received a letter of dismissal |
rom the mayor today when he reach |
ID his office.
Robbers Get $4,000
Cincinnati-(A. P.)-Five men en-
cred the Hamilton county bank here |
,oday, struck the cashier over the
read and escaped with $4,000 accord
ng to the report at police head