IN THE EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 August 1920, Page 2

IN THE EAST.

AT BAGDAD

lPt_ 1-HISBB ABBOOIA-110N.—COPVMluat.- | DELHI, August 11. Advices from Bagdad state a ■column under Brigadier-Generai Coningham, re turning from Dowaniyah reached Hilia after dealing with the rebel villages en route. All the rolling stock of railways in the disturbed area was seemed. An effective attack was made by rebels on Mohnidya on Saturday night. There are indications that the rebels are demoralised and the spread oi disturbances is checked. Reinforcements of troops from India have begun to reach Basra.

AFGHANISTAN NEWS. DELHI, August 11

Advices from Kabul state the Govern, mont are discussing the proposed treaty with Britain. In view of the concessions offered by Britain, Bolshevik influence is waning. It is understood that delegates shortly leave again for India to conclude a treaty. It is reported a strong party is trying to oust the Amir from the throne, but so far the efforts arb futile. Reports from Turkestan state Bolsheviks dismissed all Moslem teachers from the schools and introduced the Bolshevik propaganda. They confiscated the valuables of rich merchants and placed them under surveillance to prevent then escaping from the country.. In order to escape Bolshevik rule, streams of immigrants are pouring over the frontier into India where the foreign, political department created a special section, with a view' to combating Bolshevik propaganda there and in Middle Asia.