OVATION IN STREETS: MEMBERS OF CABINET PRESENT

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9093, 12 July 1915, Page 7

OVATION IN STREETS: MEMBERS OF CABINET PRESENT

(Received July 10, 3.30 p.m.) LONDON. July 9. There were vast crowds in the streets and they accorded Lord Kitchener an ovation as he was proceeding to the Guildhall. Many members of the Cabinet and many politicians were amongst those on the platform. IN THE DARDANELLES NUMBER OF TURKISH BATTERIES SILENCED By Tolegrapß—Press Association —Copyright. (Received July 11, 4 p.m.) MITYLENE, July 11. The Turka on Sunday night posted a number of mobile batteries near Kum Kale, and shelled the opposite shore. British, aeroplanes at dawn located the batteries, and the guns were silenced, the Turks losing heavily. ' . The casualties to German officers recently were particularly severePREVENTING TURKISH CONCENTRATIONS (Received July 11, 4 p.m.) ' ATHENS, July 11. The Allies’ ships an daeroplanes systematically bombarded the coasts from Adramti to the Phoenix Gulf. They are bombarding Smyrna and Aivali daily, preventing Turkish concentrations. GERMAN OFFICERS ARRIVE AT CONSTANTINOPLE (Received July 11, 4 p.m.) T „ ATHENS, July 11. Two train-loads of German officers and non-coms, have arrived at Constantinople. BELIEF THAT FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE IS NEAR (Received July 11, 4 p.m.) ATHENS, July 11. Diplomatic sources report that Turkey is running short of ammunition. There is a belief that the fall of Constantinople is imminent, and it is gaining ground daily in all circles. Germany is bringing pressure to bear on Roumania with a view to securing the passage of war material. One hundred and fifty cold storage vans passing through Roumania were found to contain contraband concealed in secre A compartments. <