IN SEVA

Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1917, Page 1

IN SEVA

A Tremendous Ta*k (Austialian & NZ. Cable Associet a and Renter.) WASHINGTON; March 7. Deputy Cliappotlqlaino. who was sent on a mission to Salonika by the Fore), n Affairs Committee, states that if Gene - al Sarrail had had two more division* when Monastir fell lie would have gone to Rskub thus liberating the half of Se, - via and threatening the high roau ,<» Constantinople. Howjever, a gigantic work has been aeomplislicd. The enemy is now reinforced and he urges that the blockade of the Oranlo Channel should be completed, and the road to Sautiquaranta, and Monastir sliou'ld be finished, thus enabling -our troops and material to be brought quick ei He concludes that a tremendous task confronts the Eastern Army. Insurance Rising. WASHINGTON, March 7 Insurances to Britain have increased from six to seven per cent, to eight to ten per cent, and cargo rates have also jumped up. An Ultimatum. a NEW YOKE, March 8. The New York “Tribune” states that Japan has delivered an ultimatum that China must join the Entente. The Dardanelles’ Report LONDON, March 7. In the House of Commons, Sir C. E. H. Hobhouse, Sir R. AY- Esse.y, ana others gave notice of motion, that the Darda nolle,s report should be presented to Parliament as required by law and be accessible to all members of Parliameu|b. • LONDON, March b. In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon. said he hoped that the Dardanelles 'report would he issued on Thursday forenoon with only a few sentences omittea with the view of not giving information to the enemy. u The full report will not be shown to any politician or newspaper editor. With the Government’s authority the War Cabinet submitted certain passages t.> France and Russia, who desired the latter from one of their ministers, and a few other phrases were omitted.