MESOPOTAMIA.
ARABS AT KUT. TOWNSHJsw'irS DIFFfc CULTY. I Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, April 17. Mr. David Forbes, a well-known export, say a that General Townshend's problem is the disposal of the large Arab population of civilians. General Townshend must deplete his provisions or compel civilians to enter the Turkish linos, involving the freedom of potential spies. THE ADVANCE ON BAGDAD. ADVISED BY COMMANDER. London, April 17. Replying to a question as to whether the Indian or British Government authorised the advance on Bagdad, Mr. Chamberlain said the commander-in-chief in Mesopotamia made the proposal. General Townshend, in reply to the King's message, says: "All ranks are inspired by your Majesty's message. The knowledge of our Sovereign's sympathy will be our sheet anchor in this defence."
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Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1916, Page 5
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