In the Pasha, the Turkish Minister of War, is quoted as describing the Turkish retreat movement in Mesopotamia as a strategic retreat, and declaring that military reasons are likewise inducing a drawing in of the Turkish front in Persia towards Kermanshah.

J. M. Poutant for Effect on the Greek Situation
By Associated Press.
LONDON, March 12. - The fall of Baghdad, in the opinion of the London press, is of even greater significance for the effect it is expected to have (Continued on Second Page.)

New York River Line to Baltimore.
New Buffet Parlor Car between Richmond and West Point, leaving Richmond Steamer. Train, 6:10 P.M., and arriving Richmond 8:45 A.M. for Philadelphia en route to and from Baltimore. Adv.

New York State to Vote on Woman Suffrage
By Associated Press.
A L. H. V. A. V., March 11. - The resolution to provide for a referendum on the woman suffrage question at the next State election was adopted in the Senate tonight by a vote of 7 to 7. The measure now stands:

To-night's net lull - the last
Nominations provided for
 In the minority to referring the subject to the legislature. The measure in the Senate, under consideration by the Senate, has not been approved by the Senate. The Governor's action for so-called to take the Alabama votes, and any time. 