IN MESOPOTAMIA.
RUSSIANS JOINING UP. TREACHEROUS PERSIAN TROOPS. Received Jan. 20, 12.50 a.m. Petrograd, Jan. 25. The Russiaas west of Hamadan are within ten days march of Kut-el-Amara, ' but the country is mountainous. The Germans are doing their beat to keep a wedge between the Russians and General Aylmer's force. . Local forces which Persia armed to put down risings have gone over to the enemy and they recently mustered for an attack in Kandelan Pass, which was repelled. A SHORT ARMISTICE. RIVER TIGRIS IN FLOODS. Wellington, Last Night. The High Commissioner reports:—■ London,"Jan. 24, 10.5 p.m. Further telegrams from General Lake report that an armistice was concluded for a few hours on Saturday for the removal of the wounded and the burial of the dead. The Tigris rose, during the last two days, seven feet at Kut, and two and a half feet at Amarah, preventing all land movements of tho troops. General Townshend reports that he has sufficient supplies, and that his troops art) not yet being further engaged.
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Taranaki Daily News, 26 January 1916, Page 5
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170IN MESOPOTAMIA. Taranaki Daily News, 26 January 1916, Page 5
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