An official bulletin announces Genera! Sir Percy Lake reporte that an armistice for a few hours was concluded on the 22nd for the removal of the wounded and the burial of the dead.
The Tigris has risen seven fect at Kut in forty-eight hours and two-and-a-half feet at Amarab. This has prevented all movements of troops on land.
General Tcwnshend reports that he has sufficient supplies and that his troops have not been further engaged.
An official communique regarding the operations in Egypt states On the 23rd a column under the command of General Wallace attacked a Senussi camp. The enemy was dispersed and their camp burn-
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