Fierce Fighting
INSURGENTS BESIEGING DURAZZO.
REINFORCEMENTS EXPECTED.
By Cable—Press Association—Copyright
Received 18, 10.20 p.m,
Durazzo, June 17.
A combined body of the Milditcn and Malissori marched against Shiak, artillery covering their advance. The Prince rode out to witness the lighting. , After fierce fighting at Raschtul, the rebels were completely defeated, the Government troops surrounding and annihilating a thousand. The attack on Durazzo is proceeding. It is feared that the insurgents will force an entry, as the Malissori are retiring, but the defence is being reorganised to enable the garrison to hold out until the arrival of reinforcements, which must cut their way through the rebels. The Queen is indefatigable in attending to the wounded. ,
THE SITUATION LESS ALARMING. Received JB, 11.20 p.m. Athens, June 18. M. Shulibbey has announced the measuics the Turkish Government is taking to secure a cessation of persecutions. The situation is now less alarming.
INSURGENTS' HEAVY LOSSES. Durazzo, June 17. The insurgents retired, leaving hundreds of dead and wounded on th< field. Two emissaries- are now negotiating for peace. WIPING OUT THE.INSURGENTS.
Received 18, 5.5 p.m.
Durazzo, June 17.
The insurgents were practically annihilated by a thousand being killed at Mirdites.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 25, 19 June 1914, Page 5
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195Fierce Fighting Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 25, 19 June 1914, Page 5
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