FRONTIER WARFARE.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 December 1919, Page 7

FRONTIER WARFARE.

PEACE WITH THE TRIBESMEN. By Telegraph.—Press Aaan - Copyright. Allahabad, Dec. 13. There is every indication that peace will shortly be concluded with the Mahsudß on the Indian frontier, as many influential tribesmen have exjyessed their willingness to accept the terms The campaign proves the value of an air force in frontier warfare.

A small fight north of Jandola, resulting in the loss of, some officers and men, occurred on the 11th inst., but this is not expected to affect the situation. An important section of the Mahsuds aent a party in pursuit of the offenders'—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. Delhi, Dec, 12. Official: Thirty Maliks, a section of the turbulent Mahsuds, arrived at Jandola on the 10th inst. to sue for peace. Others are reported to be following. Our operations have been suspended,—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

OPERATIONS AGAINST MAHSUDS. Bombay, Dec. 11. A message from Khirgi states that a column is now concentrated at Khirgi in view of tlie possible necessary operations against the Mahsuds. The situation remains one of considerable uncertainty owing to the tribesmen's noted predilection in favor of sudden and savage night attacks, and the possibility of their endeavouring thus to wreck vengeance for the air raids. Air operations were carried out over the upper Kaituwazir country, and the result being satisfactory, the chief, Hassankhel, surrendered. However, large gangs of Wazirs are reported to be out with the intention of attacking Thai. Hitherto the effect of air raids upon the Mahsuds has been to cause them to forsake desolated villages and dig themselves in caves in the hills. Other means will, however, be employed, of which more will be heard later.—Aus.-jSF.Z. Cable Assn.