New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-11
Allies Advance 200 Yards
on Krithia Road, Gen.
Hamilton Reports.
GAIN FOOTING
ON CHANAK BAHP
Capture $50 Prisoners and Great
Mass of the Turk
Equipment.

London. Aug. 10.-Troops of the En-
tente Allies in the Dardanelles made a
gain Of 200 yards on a front OF SUI
yards east Of the Krithia road, on the
Gallipol Peninsula, it was officially an
nounced here to-day. A footing also
has been gained on Chanuk Bahr ana
another landing effected elsewhere, the
statement adds.
The renewed attempt against the
Turkish positions, which apparently IS
in full swing. seems to be concerted
one. Attacks are being made at the
tip of the peninsula. along the krlthla
road. where gain of two hundred
yards on a front of three hundred
yards has been made, and at Sarl BAR
where an important crest has been oc-
cupied. according to General Sir Ian
Hamilton, commander in chief OF the
British forces.
elsewhere" General Hamilton's re-
port continues, "a fresh landing has
been successfully effected and conSld-
cradle progress made" This landing
evidently was a surprise to the Turks.
as $50 of their prisoners, number OF
guns and a quantity of material are
declared 70 have been taken. Turk
ish official report supplies the l0cali-
this. forces were put ashore in the en-
virons of Karachali. a town on the
road which skirts the north shore of
the Gulf Of Saros. opposite the neck Of
the Gallipoli Peninsula. and near Ari
Burnu. This latter place. although it
is not shown on available maps, is be-
lieved to be at the foot of Sari Bair.
Just north of where the Australians
are holding strong position.
Turks Admit Success.
At Ari Burnu the Turks admit that
the landing was successfully carried
out, but they claim to have dispersed
the troops which came ashore near
Karachal. II is believed in military
circles here that the landing at kar-
achali was only a feint TO disguise the
real intention of the Allies, although il
is said that the putting ashore Of a
strong force at this point might result
in their working around and cutting
the Turkish main line of communica-
tions with the Gallipoli Peninsula
above the Bulair line across the neck
Of the peninsula.
The forcing of the Dardanelles is re-
allied by the military critics here to
be Of the greatest Importance. for they
Allies can render immediate aid TO
Russia and repay her for the great sac
rifces she has made for the common
cause. In addition, it is believed by
the military observers that a success
here would bring the Balkan States
definitely over to the side of the quad
ripple entente powers in the war Italy
is understood to be prepared TO lend a
hand in the Dardanelles operations.
BRITISH OFFICIAL.
The text of Sir Ian Hamilton's an
nouncement follows:
Sir Ian Hamilton reports that
fighting at several points on the Gal
lipoli Peninsula has taken place dur
ing the last few days. Substantial
progress has been made.
In the southern zone 200 yards on
a front Of 800 yards has been gained
east of the Krithia road, and has
been held in spite Of determined
counter attacks, which have been re-
pulsed with heavy loss to the enemy.
Repeated attacks by the Turks else
where in this zone were beaten off.
Several attacks by French corps
have been made, and their whole
hearted cooperation has proved of
the greatest assistance.
In the Ansac zone a footing in the
Chanuk Bahr portion Of Sari Bahr
also has been gained and the crest
occupied after fierce fighting and the
successful storming Of strongly held
positions. Here, too, the enemy's
losses have been considerable. The
advance was commenced at night
under cover of a searchlight from
a destroyer.
Elsewhere fresh landing has been
successfully effected and consider
able progress made.
Six hundred and thirty prisoners
have been taken, together with one
Nordenfeldt, two bomb mortars, nine
machine guns and a large number Of
bombs Scattered about are quaint
ties of the enemy's rifles, ammuni-
tion and equipment.