SAPID PROGRESS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 10088, 30 September 1918, Page 6

SAPID PROGRESS

THE MARCH IN PALESTINE WONDERFUL EFFICIENCY OF ALL BRANCHES. Cy Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Mr W. T. Massey, writing from Palestine on Thursday, says: — General Alleuby’s army's pace does not slacken, although portion of tho force has advanced well over 50 miles. Tho supply question is one of paramount importance. The army is going forward practically everywhere. Tho vast character of tho victory is only appreciated by a close study of tho maps. T'nis is not tho place or timo to enter into details of tho organisation and supply uranch, but tho efforts of tho department were fully in keeping with all tho other Staff work. Those of us who have seen what is going on at the front can declare that the problem was tackled with marvellous efficiency. Ail across the country wo sec columns of lorries and light cars carrying rations and fodder, and camel trains affil huge lines of donkey transport, each in tho place where its service can bo best cmplor'ed. The men’s testimony is perhaps tho best. I have yet to hear a single grouse at the food. Tho captured rolling stock is already carrying heavy supplies.' We are round tho west and south of the Sea of Galilee. At Scmakh, on the south, the Turks fought with desperation. Heavy street fighting iesuked to our advantage. CAPTURE OF A-/MAN POSITION. Australian a Mr"! >;.Z. Cable Association. LONDON. September 27. Mr Massey writes to-day:—l have just returned from witnessing the mounted men's triumphant capture of the Amman position, which tho enemy considered of high importance. At tho moment when Allenby’s plans overwhelmed two Turkish armies in Palestine the Anzacs began a movement to harass the Turkish Fourth Army over the Jordan. They had to get across several miles of flat under enemy observation, and enter the Gilead mountain chain, which was almost impenetrable except for one pass to Es Salt. Until the pass was won only a pack transport was possible. The cavalry moved up the gent tracks and were in Es Salt on the 33rd day after operations began east of Jordan. The ene- j my, fearing tho advance against the town months ago, made a strategic road west of Es Salt. They had wired one valley and all approaches thereto were covered hv tnanv machine-guns. The New Zealanders declined a frontal attack, and got over Gragg's Hill, where thev threatened the enemy flank and compelled a retirement on the town. was not muck fighting at Es Salt, where between 600 and 709 prisoners were taken. Tho pass from the Jordan to Es Salt was strewn with litter. The Australian Light House moved I from the right in the Aiusir direction, continually driving over a rough plateau the Turkish cavalry and infantry. A small party got astride the railway north of Amman and removed two rails as a train approached. They saw it derailed, and tho troops got out and escaped in the hills, while our little demolition party walked away. The New Zealand Mounted Rifles at. tacked tho town, which is on the high hills. Our rapid movements tho mountains permitted tho mountain artillery to be brought up for the attack. By 3 o’clock the New Zealanders rushed into tho town. Their patrols crept up tho south-east hill, followed by tho main body, who forced tho enemy, chiefly relying on machine-gun fire from the crest. They went through tho town. Tho inhabitants lining roofs of houses were keenly"'lnterested in tbo British arrival, and there were many signs of welcome. Many prisoners were captured. The work of tho Anzacs in this difficult region was highly credit, able. They have borpo a heavy share in the defence of tho Jordan valley dining the tremendous heat of summer, which loft no mark on their physique. Their spirits are wonderful, and they are enthusiastic in taking part in AL lenhy’s army’s great victory. AVAR CABINET'S CONGRATULA- ‘ TIONS. Ans. and N.Z. Cable Assn, and Router. (Received September 29, 6.5 p.m.) LONDON. September 27. The War Cabinet congratulated General Allenhy on tho troops’ brilliant decisive victory, which was not only an unrivalled feat of arms, but would have a profound effect oh the situation both near and in thfi middle East. MARSHAL JOFFRE VISIT TO ENGLAND IN OCTOBER. Australian and X. /. Cable Association. LONDON, September 27. Marshal Joffrc will be tho city’s guest at luncheon on tho occasion of his visit in October. STRIKE IN WALES MAJORITY OF MEN RESUMING Australian and X.Z. Cable Association LONDON, September 27. There is a fairly general resumption of work in Wales. A meeting of the Groat Eastern, and London and North-Western drivers and firemen decided to resume, hut London traffic is still disorganised. INQUIRY ORDERED. 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