London, Aug. 16.
The situation in Somaliland is regarded as rather critical and it looks as if the British may have to fall back on Berbera, it is learned in authoritative quarters in London.
There are two Italian divisions ranged against relatively small Brith forces, and owing to other commitments and the position in which Britain now finds herself in Africa without French assistance it is clear there must be limits to reinforcements which can be sent to Somali-lard, it is stated.
Operations are still in progress but news is rather scarce and it takes some time to reach London.—Reuter.
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