THE DARDANELLES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLVIII, Issue XLVIII, 12 May 1915, Page 5

THE DARDANELLES

AUSTRALASIANS' FIGHTING

MESSAGE FROM SIR lAN HAMILTON

GLOWING TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALASIANS

FINEST TRADITIONS OF THE RACE

-UPHELD.

AUCKLAND, This Day. The following message has-' 'been re-ceived-by the Governor from. General Sir lan Hamilton, in- reply to His Excellency's message:— "May I'/ speaking ont of a full hearty-be permitted "to say how gloriously the Australian and. New Zealand contingents upheld the finest traditions "of-our iace' during tins struggle'still'in.'progress. At firsi with> atfdacity 'awl dash, and since then with sleepless valour and antrring resource, they have already created.-'for their country; an im t>f mniferV virtue." Sir lan Hamilton'is : commanding the British/and Mediterranean Forces. HON. JAMES ALLEN'S REPLY. Jh reply to Sir lan " Hamilton's telegram relating to the" Australians and New Zealanders at the' Dardanelles, the Hon. J; Allen, Minister of Defence, has sent Ih'e following cablegram to Sir lan .- tf His Excellency has sent me your splendid 1 message, which will "be •' made public in New Zealand to-day. New Zealand is more "than proud of what her sons have done, and. what ~~ yon. have been able to say of them." EQNDON "TIMES" : TRD3UTE. LONDON, May 11. "The Times" says the essence of the Dardanelles enterprise is the resource and .-vigour of the Australasians. . They are 'asked to carry out a. task which -would -test the mettle of the' jnost seasoned * soldiers, and they _ have "already done-well- • They are now facing more deadly obstacles with a passion of enthusiasm! , THIRTEENTH CASUALTY LIST. Sydney, May 11. The thirteenth casualty list is as follows : Died of .wounds: Lieutenant F. GSmith; Sergeants Bourne,-- Thomas, Peter'. Privates Comberland, Berryman, Mutfeahy, Horton," Palmer, James, Daws, Gartshore, Talbot. Wounded: 46 men.

Tie jfetal to date is 178. dead'and 985 wounded. ' -

I ~ ' GENERAL BIRDWOOD AND* HIS COLONIAL TROOPS. i '{Rec. 9 a.m.) - -*'.- -. i MELBOURNE, This Day. . Lieut.-Colonel Simmenses ha 6 been invalided v frjoraV:Egypt. " : General-Bird wood tolet- him; that .the Australasians "were about to; attempt what he believed had never been* attempted in the. ihistory of the>world—the*ibihdsn|f7 r -of"4" big riorce Tie Australasians were sure to do what -wag asked of them, thisv opinion being-* Based "on watching them closely fox>/?many General-"-Birdwobd praised the men's keenness, and said he had such a.- large body of men so^ He'wa6 very piroud-^bf-theiri. "'"...-- - -'-;.--- ONE'OF THE FIJJEST FEATS OF '£ ARMS LN HISTORY. ERESS PRAISE FOR THE AUS- ..' - TRALASIANS. ■-

LONDON/May 10. * Mr Lloyd George, Chancellor of j>he Exchequer, regards the progress in the Dardanelles as one of the finest feats of arms in history. ' . , ■ The achievement is eulogised by all newspapers. The "Evening Standard" states: "The news thrills us with a. large family joy. Omf : young countries had a military reputation to make, 'and their deeds at the Gallipoli Peninsular have established -their reputation. The> sons of Australasia have proved' that they can fight with' scorn of' death, and with the spirit o£ -the gallant fellows who fought at Neuve Ohapelle, whom the Germans confess taught them that the new British Army is not composed, of hopeless ragamuffins- It is the ' privilege of Britons, who were in the habit of indulging, in tie cant that thehr country had-grown old and tottery, to salute them." -'The "Westminster Gazette" says: "The extraordinary difficulties of the landing are overshadowed by the Australasians' dash "and determination. They suffered severely, but doubtful it "is -whether any other' troops in the world would have carried through successfully :<uch an entirely individual operation. VTe mav well be proud of the men from 'the s daughter countries." " The 'Star" says: "This story of great eaHmitry stirs our blood. The young lionJ from the lands of the Southern Cross have come to' the aid of the Old Lioß>'"wbo is. watching their deeds with ■pride- and faith." - . . The- "Evening News;' says: It is imnodfcble not to be "struck with admiratioil'at the marvellous dash, heroism, .andJiefficiency of the Australasians in the The safest, quickest, cheapest remedy £o£csnghs and colds is "Nazpl." Ready fbr-TisewHen-bongM. Take "a bottle hoire to-night.*

prominent xole. they played .in these" important operations. Canada is ringing with praise of the gallantry of the Canadians, and the deeds of these Australasians must impress the 'people of Australasia with a wild- enthusiasm for the gallantry of their sons at the front/' The "Pall Mall Gazette Ternaries: "The volunteer soldiers of Australasia have- most nobly made good." CANADA'S TRIBUTE TO NEW ZEALANDERS. \ WELLINGTON, May 11. Mr Massey has.received; the following message from the Prime : Minister 7 of Canada:— "Please accept" Canada's hearty tribute to the splendid bravery of New Zealand's troops at the Dardanelles. —(Signed) Borden."" To" this Mr Massey forwarded the following reply: "Prime Minister, Ottawa.—New Zealand warmly thanks Canada for her tribute to the bravery of our troops at the Dardanenes.'..lt.is.a. source of the greatest pride tEat ourT sons have emulated the magnificent courage "arid achievements of the gallant Canadians, at the. Western and 'shown the world'the stamp o£ material of which the' British Empire -when in" arms is made. —(Sighed) Massey, Prime Minister.'' REPORTED MASSACRE OF HALF A COMPANY OF AUSTRALIANS: ATHENS, May 11. It is reported that the Turks massacred half a ' company of Australians. The latter fought obstinately, inflicting great losses. FORTS BOMBARDfcDIr CLOSE RANGE INLAND FIGHTING CONTINUES. . LONDON, May 11. •The "Daily Chronicle's" Dardanelles correspondent reports that on May 7th the. Allied;, ships penetrated to Narisiglar^Bay.and bombarded 5 Chanak, Kilid Bah'r/ Nagara, and "Kalessi at close range With considerable effect, • /'The Turks were driven into the woods behind Krithia, where they were severely bombarded. "■; '■'■'-./■ '"■

, The.fighting continues far inland'from Gaba Tepe, but our bold on . the. ridges' is secure.

ilaidbs was burning throughout the 6th. "inst.

PANIC AT CONSTANTINOPLE 15,000 WOUNDED ARRIVE. ROME, May 11. A great panic has been caused at Constantinople by the arrival of 15,000 ' wounded. TURKS POISONING WATER SUPPLIES. SOFIA, May 11. ; The Turks are poisoning the Gallipoli water supplies. TURKISH OFFICERS EXECUTED FOR" SUGGESTING PEACE. PETROGRAD, May 10. ..'. A telegram from Sofia states that, a group of Turkish officers asked Enver I'aslia'to sign an immediate peace. All wore executed.