THE EVACUATION OF GALLIPOLI

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2669, 14 January 1916, Page 5

THE EVACUATION OF GALLIPOLI

PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN CONSTANTINOPLE. Amsterdam, January 11 January 9 was dcclnrod a national holiday in Constantinople, and a commemoration medal was struck. A monument is to bo erected at the Dardanelles in memory of the fallen, and all Turkish warships are to salute it. HOW THE NE-WS WAS RECEIVED IN RUSSIA. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Rec. January 13, 6.5 p.m.) London, January 12. The "Times's" correspondent at Petrograd states that tho evacuation of Gallipoli has unpleasantly impressed tho general public, though the news has been received calmly in naval and military circles. It had long been anticipated that this step was inevitable, because of the developments in tlie .Balkans. Tho defeat of tlie Turko-Bulg-arian armies will automatically determine tho possession of the Dardanelles. _ . Tho Russian Press pays a glowing tribute to the magnificent heroism or the Allies and the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand troops. FOR THE MEN OF GALLIPOLI. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Rec. January 13, 5.5 p.m.) London, January 12. Mr. Tennant (Under-Secretary of State for War), replying to Mr. 11. A. Watt (Liberal), said that tho gallant troops who had been withdrawn trom Gallipoli deserved, and would'receive, all possible nonsideration and relief.