THE N.W. FRONTIER

Evening Star, Issue 17225, 15 December 1919, Page 9

THE N.W. FRONTIER

iPress Association—Br Telegraph—Copyright. Reuters Telegrams. ' BOMBAY, December 1L A message, from Khirgi states that a uolumn is now concentrated at Khirgij in 'riew of possible necessary operations against the Mahsuds. Tho situation remains one of considerable uncertainty owing to tho tribesmen's footed predilections in favor of sudden flavage night attacks,, and the possibility of fcaeir endeavoring thus to wreak vengeance for air raids. Air operations are being carried out over Upper Kaituwazir country, and the result is satisfactory. Chief Hassankhel lias surrendered. However, large gangs of Wazirs are reported to be out with the intention of . .attacking Thai. Hitherto the effect of the air raids upon tho Mahsuds has been to cause them to forsake the desolated villagos and dig themselves in in oaves in the hills. Other moans" will, however, be employed, of which more will be heard later. DELHI, December 12. Official: Thirty Maliks (a section of turbulent Mahsuds) arrived at Jandola on the 10th inst. to sue for peace; others are reported to be following. Our operations are suspended. ALLAHABAD, December 13. There is every indication that peace will shortly be concluded with the Mahsuds on the Indian frontier, as many influential tribesmen have expressed their willingness to accept terms. The campaign proves tho valuo 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., .hut this is not expected to affect the situation. An important section of the Mahsuds sent a party in pursuit of the offenders.