LESSON FROM GALLIPOLI

Southland Times, Issue 24112, 29 April 1940, Page 7

LESSON FROM GALLIPOLI

APPLICATION TO NORWAY

GOVERNMENT ASKED TO BE BOLD

IMPASSIONED APPEAL BY SIR ROGER KEYES

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright) (Received April 28, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, April 27.. Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes, who was Chief of Staff of the Fleet at the landing on Gallipoli, made the annual dinner of the Diggers Abroad Association the medium for an impassioned appeal to the Government not to forget the lesson of Gallipoli in the present Norwegian campaign. “We were not defeated by the enemy at Gallipoli, but by a pusillanimous Government, torn by conflicting ad-

vice and fearful of responsibility, which failed to make brave decisions which would most surely have led to victory,” he said. “You Anzacs played a glorious part in the campaign which will live forever.”

Sir Roger Keyes then gave a detailed account of the Gallipoli operation, saying that he hoped it would reach other ears and that its lessons would be taken to heart and so save another amphibious expedition from experiencing the same cruel disappointments.

“It was torture to watch the sufferings of the soldiers when I knew a bold naval stroke would end them and perhaps decide the war,” said Sir Roger. “I appeal to the Government to steel their hearts and be worthy of the fighting men who will willingly face the most desperate hazards.” OIL DEPOSITS FOUND IN TURKEY MODERN EQUIPMENT SENT TO SPOT ANKARA, April 27. Rich oil deposits have been found in Turkey, in the district of Besiri. They justify the hope that Turkey will eventually be able to meet all her own requirements. The most modem equipment is being rushed to the spot, particularly by Britain.