Miscellaneous

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 214, 17 February 1915, Page 5

Miscellaneous

INDIA'S VICEROY IN* THE PERSIAN GULF. Delhi, February 15. From tlie Persian Gulf it is understood that the visit of Lord Ilanlingo was a. groat success, and enabled liim to gauge tin- situation and obtain local knowledge which will prove extremely useful in dealing with the numerous i.''!'tary problems which must be consider,, 1 The visit has inspired confidence ~' the well-disposed inhabitants, and at the. ~l'ne time all'ordcd the Viceroy a. chance < r personally oougratubitliiiT the troops o„ Hie Kliat-cl-Awb and Muscat on their gab, ''try and ollicirncy, and the commanders on their skilful conduct of operations. London, Fein nary 15. All the railways except tin Scottish e. iiipanics have agreed to -'ncrease *Mr I). E. F. Pcuucf.ither has been n'urne.l unopposed for Kirkdale, vice M- T. Taylor, resigned. Times and Svdnev Sun Services. Loudon. February 15. Austrian from IVzcinv 1 -• to that the onlv meat, rations con - - of preserved horseliesh. Til- Com .•ii'der savs he will not surrender until •he wddier's have hern compelled to eat thei, own boots.