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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2508, 8 July 1915, Page 5

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SIR lAN HAMILTON'S NARRATIVE PUBLIC OPINION" ON THE DISPATCH " "IMPORTANT AND NOBLY-WORDED DOCUMENT" By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright ;> - (Rcc. July. 8, 0.15 a.m.) ; • London, July 7. • Sir lan Hamilton's dispatch is regarded as one of tho most important and uobly-ivorded 'documents in European history. It is now evident that it was impossible, to land troops at Bulair, because tlio cliffs were too liigb and steep. Tlie most northerly landing judged to be practicable was tho - spotL where the Australians "and' New Zear landors disembarked. Even there it was impossible to get ashore tho heavy,' artillery and supplies. The main forco, of the colonials scrambled ashore, ancD remain a thorn in tho side of tlio Turks, but tlie principal army, with its heavy, impedimenta, was bound to land at the extreme endof the peninsula. The enterprise is extremely difficult, but it is not a wild cat scheme, and with the exercise of patience, skill, and. heroism, those engaged may look to filial success. That "Fundamental Mistake." The "Times" says: "The first overwhelming thought that surges up' on reading Sir lau Hamilton's stirring words is of pride and admiration for tho gallantry and devotion of our heroio troops and tlioso of France. General Hamilton's references aro vague, but really mean that 'the transports carrying the war material were ordered back to Alexandria because they were de-. feetively loaded," and the contents had, to be taken out and rearranged. "The public is entitled to know what excuse, if any, can be offered: for the fundamental mistake of trying .to forco tho straits without military aid. .Apparently Mr. Churchill was The truth can have no effect at the 1 present'stage of the operations, which , may require' infinite jtatienbe, but tho" unflinching courage which has inspired the troops in the narrow, fire-6wept reaches will carry them to tlieir goal." The "Morning Post" says: "Tlie land- : ing must rank as'one cf the finest feats of arms in history. The .Dublin Fusiliers, Munster • Fusiliers, Hampshires, Australians, and New ZeaJanders, have added to the imperishable traditions of tho Army and the lustre of their achievements is worthy of their forefathers." The "Daily Express" says: "Sir lan Hamilton's tribute. to the Australians, New Zealanders, and Indians is fine and just. He lias neither exaggerated nor'understated. The expedition's object is not'yet fully understood by the general public. When it is, tho invasion of Gallipoli will rank Easily as the most astonishing feature of all this .astonishing war." ' ~ V Tho "Daily Mail'" says : "All the world knows that the expedition was bnngled. Despito the unprecedented bravery of /the British, French, Australians, Now Zealandors, and Indians, we havei hardly advanced through the hills . and ravines." ' ,