ON THE TIGRIS.
GENERAL TOWNSHEND.
TAKEN TO BAGDAD
By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 8,
It is reported that General Townsliend and four generals of his staff have been taken to Bagdad, whither other captured men are being gradually transferred.
INFORMATION SOUGHT.
A REQUEST TO UNITED STATES,
(Received May 10, 1.45 a.in.)
LONDON, May 9. Sir Edward Grey asked the United States Government to obtain from its Embassy at Constantinople information as to tie present situation and circumstances of General Townshends force, and the means by which medical stores may be despatched to it.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17164, 10 May 1916, Page 7
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