London, March 15.
The sinking of the str. Headlands (2,988 tons), which was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands, of the str. Florazan (4,600 tons), which was torpedoed in the Bristol Channel, be decided on the battle-fields of Europe, where Germany and her Allies would dictate the terms of peace. The occupation of Constantinople by the Triple Entente would be only temporary.
The Grand Vizier emphasized the moral impression on the populace of the Capital that would be caused by the removal of the Turkish Government. He agreed with General von der Goltz that the defence of the Capital would be fruitless and added that Turkish resistance at man; Gallipoli would be very stubborn.
The Sultan of Turkey stated that the Government would only leave at the last moment.
Enver Pasha did not openly op- j pose the opinions expressed by General von der Goltz but explained that, nevertheless, it was necessary to make s short resistance in the vicinity of Constantinople, where significant military forces were concentrated.
The Council was unable to reach a final decision.
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