THE DARDANELLES.

Evening Star, Issue 15907, 13 September 1915, Page 3

THE DARDANELLES.

TURKISH BULLETIN. AMSTERDAM, September 10. A Turkish official message states that th* artillery at Anafarta on "Wednesday caused explosions in the enemy positions south of Azmak Dere, and that the enemy unsuccessfully dropped bombs on the leftwing! at Ari Burnu : also that there was a feeble artillery duel at Seld-el-Ba hr. THEIR NEED OF GUNS. EULGARIAN FRONTIER DESPOILED. PARIS, September 11. 'Le TempsV Dedeagatch correspondent states that the majority of the heavy cannon at Adrianople and Lule Burgas have been transferred to Bulair and Gallipoli. TURCO-GERMAN QUARRELS. MILAN. September 11. The 'Corriere della Sera' states that seven German officers have arrived at Constantinople, having been wounded by Turkish soldiers, who are revolting against German severity. Apparently the Turkish officers did not attempt to restrain the men. Several officers from Adrianople have been imprisoned for conspiring against their German colleagues. ROBBING PETER, ETC CONSTANTINOPLE, September 10. Official: The Porte has decided to compensate the owners of property damaged by hostile- bombardments which conflict with the principles of humanity. Compensation will be paid by seizure of the property of the people of hostile countries. PRISONERS WELL TREATED. LONDON, September 11. The adjutant of a British line battalion, a prisoner in a town in Asia Minor. writes: "We are living in one of the best houses, and are as comfortable as possible. We have received very kind and considerate treatment, and the Turkish officers are most courteous. I receive the monthly pay of a Turkish officer ot my rank, which is ample for my needs. There are nine British, three Australian, two French, and 12 Russian officers, and six of tlie submarine's officers here. We have received great kindness from the American Embassy at Constantinople, and particularly as regards books. The climate is good, only we are 4.000 ft above the sea level." The 'Morning Post' contrasts this with Germany's harshness, half-starving, and old-time brutality with prisoners. THE CAUCASUS. PETROGRAD, September 12. A communique states: Considerable Turkish forces, tavored by a mist attacked at daybreak the mountain Mahar Dagh. but were repulsed with great loss. IN PERSIA. LONDON, September 11. Mr Grahame; British Consul-General who was reported to have succumbed to wounds inflicted by disaffected Persians is alive and progressing favorably. It was the Vice-Consul at Shiraz who died after being shot.