THE FRENCH IN SYRIA.
MUCH HEAVY FIGHTING. A GRAVE SITUATION. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyrlebt. Received Jan.' 15,1.5 a.m. * Cairo, Jan. 12. The latest news from Syria shows that the situation is exceedingly grave. There has been serious fighting between French and Syrian volunteers at Margyun, where the casualties on both sides were heavy. There has been fighting at Tallkalakh, where French troops are reported to have suffered severely. There has also been fighting at Alexandretta and other places along the line of demarkation of the French zone. A national defence committee has been formed at Damascus for enforcing compulsory military service on everybody. The committee has issued a manifer'o against all foreign intervention. Women are enrolling as combatants. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable'Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 15 January 1920, Page 5
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119THE FRENCH IN SYRIA. Taranaki Daily News, 15 January 1920, Page 5
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