The Dardanelles.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 27, 30 September 1915, Page 5

The Dardanelles.

... MR ASQUITH AS CENSOR. United Press Association. London,; September , 29. ' In the House oL.doifunons, replying to Mr Joynson Hicks, Mr Asquith' refused to make a'/Statement as to the Dardanelles position and prospects, all of which ho stated the Government consider consistent with military exigiences. >, ,

approaching winter. WARM CLOTHING NEEDED. (Received 12.55 p.m.) London, September 29. Reuter’s correspondent at the Dardanelles writes on September 10: There lias been a decided fall in the temperature, and the equinoctial winds have commenced. A north-eastern wind sweeps the ] Peninsula, but the cliffs afford shelter at the landing places; even the open Suvla beaches are safe, and the force of the wind is broken. The nights are getting cold. The troops are still hare-kneed, and the lightest clothing is becoming uncomfortably airy. Soon there will be an urgent demand for winter clothing, overcoats, and blankets. The country provides only water. Timber, nails and roofing for huts must he landed. The Turks have abandoned the exchanges of shots with the warships, which are constantly shelling the batteries, the bursts of Turkish fire being their only guide. The Turks baVo the advantage of a hirdseye view of our position. We must ensure that the winter shall find the Allies ready.