THE MIDDLE EAST.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13995, 27 January 1916, Page 5

THE MIDDLE EAST.

MESOPOTAMIA.

TIGRIS IN FLOOD,

GENERAL TOWNSHEND WELL v

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London, Jan. 25

The Press Bureau reports an armistice on the 22nd for the removal of wounded and the burial of the dead.

During 48 hours the Tigris has risen seven feet at Kut-el-Amara. This has prevented the movement of the troops on the land.

Major-General Townshend reports that he has sufficient supplies, and that the troops have not been further engaged.