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Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1918, Page 2

G ux 131!at, Allenby’s pronounced victory in Palestine was evidently the result of careful and well laid plans. His achievements in Palestine have been unite remarkable, fully justifying his , selection for that important command, i Yet, when General Allenby was sent to j iho East after Sir Archibald Murray’s j attempt to capture Gaza it was very j strongly criticised. General Allenby' was considered too young, and favor-, itism was even suggested becauso he j was superseding other Generals helie veil to lie more competent for the | post. General Allenby was chief of . staff to General Haig, so was not without experience under a very capable commander. Since October last General Allenby has made, three major advances. The first was in October last when he carried out his enveloping movement which secured Beer.sheba, and the following month Gaza. Before the year closed lie had pushed beyond Jerusalem and Jaffa, and after the crossing of the Jordan, and the capture of Jericho, prepared for his latest, and greatest stroke. This lms proved a great jump northwards and the sweeping advance of the cavalry no doubt accounts for the thousands of prisoners being, secured. In reaching Nazareth, lie has cut the railway to the Gulf of Aero, and, judging by the demoralising state of the great advance on the enemy his further success is limited oniy by his own resources to push forward. A victory of this magnitude must have the greatest effect on the Eastern mind. Tt will place British prestige on a very high pinnacle, and give the Turks a more urgent desire for peace without undue delay. The Eastern victory will he an important factor indeed pointing towards peace.