THE DARDANELLES

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1916, Page 5

THE DARDANELLES

CAPE HELLES. TURKISH REPORT OF EVACUATION. London, Jan. 14. A Constantinople communique contains a highly-colored description of the evacuation of Cape Helles. It states that the fast fire of the war vessels, replacing the activity of the enemy's land batteries, and the presence of numerous transports at the landing-places, showed that flight was imminent on the nigbt of January 8. All measures were taken to inflict greater losses this time. We exploded mines and sent out strong reconnoitring parties, while the enemy war vessels vigorously bombarded our advanced positions. At 3 o'clock on the morning of the 9th we advanced on the whole front. A portion of the enemy fled to the landing-places under protection of the fire of the warships, and others exploded automatic mines to delay our advance. Meanwhile the Turkish long-range guns mounted in the batteries opened fire on the landing-piers, and, regardless of the automatic mines, our troops felled the rearguards. The latter were unable to escape, but offered a desperate resistance. The booty in guns, ammunition and horses is uncounted. BILL ON THE "GREAT VICTORY." Amsterdam, Jan. 14. The Kaiser sent congratulations to the Sultan upon his great victory at the Dardanelles, and announced 'that he vvould present him with a commemorative sword. ITALIAN. COMMENT, Times and Sydney Sun Services. Rome, Jan. 14. The Tribune, echoing the gratification of tlie British press at the skill shown in the retirement from the Dardanelles, fays: "It is pertinent to regret that the skiil was not displayed until the retirement. ft is a historical truth that England lo=es nearly every battle except the last."

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