WITH THE ENEMY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15773, 14 December 1916, Page 7

WITH THE ENEMY.

SUBMARINE POLICA'

GUI?MAX ADMIRAL'S HOPE 6.

(Bv CVabif> Pjo«# Association.—Copyright.) (Australian ajid N.Z. Cable Association.) ROME, December 12. The Borne correspondent of tho "luea Nazionale" states that .Admiral von Capeile, in addressing a conference of naval officers at Kiel, glorifying the submarines, said that he confidently hoped that they would l>roak not only the British blockade, but tho British domination of the sea. Germany intended to intensify her submarine operations. despite the protests of President Wihon and other neutrals. Germany, if she vicre energetic, could destroy the world's mercantile marine before tho end of 1917. A CAPTAIN'S CAPTURE. CONCERN IN BRITAIN. IX)NDON, December 12. In connexion with the taking prisoner of the Caledonia's captain, Commander Blaikes, it> has been suggested that the Government warn Germany that a j German army br submarine officer will be shot ii' Captain Blaikes is shot. The newspapers demand that the Government act before it is too late. Reports from America indicate that the question is arousing interest there. Many people expect that Sir Edward Careon will use the opportunity to show , firmness and strength. ABUSING BELGIUM. RIOT AT TT7RCOING. AMSTERDAM, December 12. It is reported that there was a serious riot at Turcoing on tho occasion of tho deportation of civilians. German soldiers struck civilians, and tho crowd attacked tho escorting troops. Cavalry charged, and killed sixteen townspeople. AMERICAN COMMENT. NEW YORK. December 12. The newspapers publish the Holland Neutral Loaguo's appeal to America to stop "tho hellish scourge" of the deportations of Belgians By collective action on tho part of neutrals. DUTCH CONDEMNATION. AMSTERDAM, December 12. Dutch Socialists passed a resolution unanimously condemning the deportations. and telegraphed urging German Socialists to protest at Tuesday's meeting of the Reichstag. AN AMBASSADOR'S TROUBLES. NEW YORK. December 13. The United States, in a new Note to tho Allies, renews her request for the safe conduct of Count Tarnowski. tho new Austro-Hungarian Ambassador.