EASTERN TROUBLES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3584, 21 September 1920, Page 3

EASTERN TROUBLES.

o MESOPOTA MIAN REV OLT. BRITISH TROOPS TO LEAVE. DELHI, Sept. 18. It is ieportcd in military circles in India that British troops arc likely to evacuate Mesopotama in February. The “ Pioneer ” declares tha'r when order is restored far-reaching changes in the administration are inevitable. Since the administration is not appreciated by the Arabs it is certain the British Government will* cease pouring out millions of the taxpayers’ money to maintain a system which is not welcome to those it was intended to benefit.

THE TROUBLE tN PERSIA. / FIGHTING AT TABRIZ. DELHI- Sept. 18. There has been a fight for the possession of Tabriz, the centre of rebel activity. The newly-uppoiir ed Persian Governor of Tabriz was not recognised by the Democrats on arrival. Sending Cossacks into Tabriz to attack the Democrats, the now Governor remained outside the town. The Cossacks defeated the Democrats, wounding a hundred and killing fifty, including the notorious sheik who had been dictator' pn -Tabriz sijwys th* spring. After capturing the enemies’ guns and ammunition, the Cossacks took possession of the town, which is reported. :o b> quiet.