THE DARDANELLES REPORT.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 March 1917, Page 2

THE DARDANELLES REPORT.

Bitter Controversy. (Australian & N.Z. Cable At 00. i ation.) LONDON, March 9. Tlio Dardanelles’ report lias led to uii outbreak of bitter newspaper parity feeling. The “Evening News” demands tne impeachment of the “old gang.” The “Pall Mall Gazette” says the report reveals the typo of organisation which was doomed to defeat even- with a fair beginning and the best of fortune. The “Westminister Gazette” asks why experts should attend the War Council and not speak, and how they could keep silent, if they differed materially from the views expressed. This is not understandable, Mr Asquith’s only possible inference was that the experts thought the operations possible. LONDN, M area 9. The “Daily Chronicle” regrets the publication of the Dardanelles report during war time, because the essential facts and the material features are with held, thus making seriously tor injustice. LONDON, March y. The “Daily News” says that whatever blame attaches to Lord Kitchener the fact remains that it was his foresight and his dominant personality which saved Britain from irretrievable disaster in this war. Scattering Criticism. Apportioning the Bfame. London, March 9 Comment on the Dardanelles report is of the most scathing character, though there is a variety of opinion as to apportioning the blame on individuals. It is generally considered that the report sheds a most disagreeable light on the War Council’s discussion*. Most of the newspapers blame Mr Asquith for not insisting that the experts give their views fully and frankly Some are undisposed to accept the censure on Lord Kitchener, pointing out that he might have justified the delay iu Bending the ‘29th Division. < LONDON, Marcli. 9. The overseas delegates are disinclined to discuss the Irish question chiefly because the question may come up before the Imperial War Council. Some regard the matter as one for settlement by the British Parliament. The Canadians do not. care to be drawn into the matter miles Mr. Lloyd George presses for a discussion of the problem by the Overseas representatives. The Raider. MELBOURNE, March 9. -In the House of .Representatives Mr. Cook said that he had received advice from the Admiralty that although the risk and danger of raiders on the Australian coastal routes may not bo great, the Admiralty considers that shipowners should act with prudence in the matter of insurance. Closing HotelsLondon, March 11 Several large brewing companies in Monmouthshire, aetiug on the suggestion of the Licensing Beach, have decided to close all public houses in the County, Royally Entertained. London, March 11 The King and -.Queen entertained the High Commissioners and the following New Zealand officers at the Palace:—Majors Barclay, and Rose, Captains Ritchie, Rohioff, A. MaciJonald, Conrsey, Carter, and Forsyth, Lieats Barry, Foster, Hawley. Baker, Owen, Johnjton, Ridling, Foldingham, Yercoe, and Chaplains Lutford, Burgin, O’Neill.

Seating in the Loras London, March 11 The Lord Chamberlain has arranged for the Dominions High Commissionera to use the diplomats galleries during the sitting of the Honse of Lords. Evacuation Admitted. Amsterdam, Much 11 The Turks admit the evacuation of Hamadau for strategical considerations. Export Forbidden. ' Rome, March 11 Bulgaria has forbidden the export of green vegetables arid potatoes to Austria and Germany. Proceedings Quashed. Petkograd,- March 11 The Council of Empire quashed Stunner’s judicial proceedings against Milinkoff, the Democratic leader. Confidence Vote. Paris, March 11 The Chamber, by 296 to 1, voted confidence in the Government, following a three days' debate on food supplies, wherein the Chairman of the Agricultural Committee said that experts estimated for 1917 that France’s wheat deficit would be 120 million bushels. The deficit of overseas supplies for prance, Allies and neutrals was estimated at 200 million bushels. Imperial Conference to Open. London, March 9 , The Imperial Conference will opeu , on March 28tb. :