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Telegram P., No. 69-92-E, C., dated 25fcli May 1916. , APPENDIX 351
(Despatched 1-15 p.m., received 4-20 a.m., 26th. May 1916.) [By. Ao. 55982)
From—Tie General Officer Commanding, Force “ D,” Basrah,
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
Following arrived here 24tli instant:—
“ Torilla ” with Patiala Lancers and part of 2-10th Gurkhas “ Umhala ”
with Patiala Lancers.
Working copy to G. S. (M. 0. 2).
CopytoM.S C., M.S.V., Q,.M G., A.G., D M.S., D.G O, D.G M.W., G.S.
(1. 0.1, M. 0. 3).
Telegram P., No. 17161-Cipher, dated 26th May 1916. APPENDIX 352
(Despatched 6-30 p.m., received 8-30 A.M., 26th May 1916.) (%• No - SB984)
From—The Director, Military Intelligence, London,
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
A suggestion has been made that Williams (now with Baratoff), Marsh
and Force “ D ” should communicate between one another via Karachi and the
Persian land lines. In this way deky will he obviated. Do you think this
route is reasonably free from interruption and that it will be sa e i
cipher ?
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 3).
Copy to M. S. C., M. S. V., G. S. (M. 0. 1, M. 0, 2).
Telegram P., No. 17144-Cipher A. G.-2, dated 25th May 1916. APPENDIX 353
(Despatched 1-50 p.m., received 0-45 a.m , 26th May 1916.) (By- No. o598o)
From—The Secretary, War Office, London,
To—The Commander-in-Chief in India.
Your 52 (3 ?) 270 of 10th May. Section 31 {h) t India Army Act, which
corresponds to 18 (2) Army Act is the only section under which offences oi selt-
mutilation should be tried.
More follows by post.
Working copy to A. G.
Copy to M. S. C. ( M. S. V., G. S. (M. 0. 1, M. 0. 2).
Telegram No. 143&-28 (Q.), dated 24th May 1916. APPENDIX 354
(Despatched 11 a.m.,. 25th May 1916, received 0 45 a m., 26th May 1916.) {By. No. 55990)
Prom The General Officer Commanding, Force “ D/ J Basrah,
To—The Chief of the General Staff.
Your 54428 of 17th May.
Your telegram under reference forwards statement by Sir Victor Horsley
in regard to transport of sick and wounded and you require a report from me on
the (matter ?). Lor me to comply with your request would mean that it would
he necessary to reopen and cover the whole ground gone over by the Medical
Commission who left here on 15th May and who should now be m India and
who will presumably report fully on all questions connected with treatment or
sick and wounded in Mesopotamia both as regards past and present arrange
ments. In any case I naturally enquire into facts of any such report when it
reaches me and will take such action as may be necessary. Following tele
grams between Horsley and myself explain themselves. Telegram ot 15th May
from Colonel Horsley to Major General Cowper. Begins. Eespectiully protest
against remitting river transport alcoholic drinks when shortage and grave
deficiency essential food rations transport continues. Buds. Copy of a