THE AFGHAN WAR.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15836, 5 June 1919, Page 2

THE AFGHAN WAR.

AMIR ORDERS FIGHTING TO BE AVERTED.

Australian and N.Z; Cable Association SIMLA, June 4. A certified copy of the Amir’s orders to the commander of the Afghan eastern army, and presumably to other, commanders, states that; According to information received from the Government of India, lighting had occurred owing to some misunderstanding. The Indian Government, therefore, was ordering the commander to suspend hostilities until the door of communication opened. “As we had no intention of fighting with this old friend of ours, and were obliged to take defensive measures, now that he also desires peace, we order and command you to keep back your regular troops, 'and tribes for whom we are responsible, and await further orders.” The letter adds; “You should, however, keep in view defensive and offensive operations while awaiting the result of the discussion between the Indian and Afghan Governments.” The letter is dated May 27th.

ENEMY AGAIN BOMBED. SIMLA, June 4. Eenemy forces near Thai were again bombed and machine-gunned by air--men. No Afghan troops now remain east of the Kurram River.