The Dardanelles
RUSSIAN CRUISER IN THE , LEAD. CONSTANTINOPLE PEOPLE FEAR THE WORST. JYtrograd, Marc'j 0. The warship A-ikoM has been Invited to take the Russian flag into the Dardanelles ahead of the Allies. London, March 9. lAecording to refugees the populace of Constantinople refuses to believe the Government's assurance that the city is safe. DEFENCE OF THE CAPITAL. ABDUL HAMID FREE AGAIN. Received March 10, fi.lo p.m. London, March 10. Two Turkish array corps have arrived at the capital from Adrianople. A sister of the Sultan died of apoplexy. It is reported at Bucharest that Abdul Hatnid has gained his freedom. It is believed that a dramatic coup is imminent. MINE-SWEEPERS AT WORK. TURKISH ARTILLERY INEFFECTIVE Received March 10, G. 5 p.m. London, March 10. The Petit Parisien states that minesweepers in the Dardanelles, protected by a French squadron, destroyed five rows of mines in the vicinity of Chanak. The Turks have replaced the silenced batteries with field-guns, their shrapnel causing insignificant damage. The Queen Elizabeth and Irresistible replied with overwhelming effectiveness at twelve thousand yards.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 233, 11 March 1915, Page 5
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176The Dardanelles Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 233, 11 March 1915, Page 5
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