TURKISH ADMIRAL'S WIT.
Tho Turkish warship Kheyr-ed-Ditj Barbarossa, was struck by two shells during a battle. Before tho combat tie' Greeks occupied Tonedos, .md later sent a wireless message lo the Turkish admiral, faying: "We have occupied Tenedos and await voiir orders." 'F n< j Turkish commander replied: "Your shells aro falling wide. 1 would recommend better aim."
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Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14586, 10 February 1913, Page 6
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58TURKISH ADMIRAL'S WIT. Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14586, 10 February 1913, Page 6
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