3 SEPTEMBER 1921, Page 2

The Greek armies advancing on Angora met with .16 deter-

mined resistance in the Sakaria valley, where Mustapha Kemal's forces were strongly entrenched. Probably the Greeks found it difficult to transport their food and munitions to the front in this wild 'hill-country, whereas Mustapha Kemal was' near his base. On Wednesday, however, it 'was reported that the Turks had abandoned their positions and were in full retreat. The Turks did their enemies a favour by .making-another stand.. General Papoulas, the Greek commander, had less to fear in a regular battle than in a guerrilla campaign, which might' last for ever in the wastes of Asia. Minor.