A PIRATE BOAST

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2954, 14 December 1916, Page 5

A PIRATE BOAST

GERMAN NAVAL CHIEF ON THE SUBMARINES HINT OF FUTURE TACTICS Rome, December 12. The "Idea Nationale's" Berne' correspondent states that Admiral von Capelle, who succeeded von Tirpitz as Secretary of the Imperial' Nary Office, addressing a conference of naval officers at Kiel, glorified the German submarines. He said he confidently hoped to break not only the British blockade but the British dominion of the sea. Germany intended to intensify her submarine operations in spite of the protests from. President Wilson and other neutrals. Germany, if energetic, could destroy the -world's mercantile marine before 'the end of 1917.—Au5.-. N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SINKING OF THE CALEDONIA ANXIETY FOR HER CAPTAIN. London, December 12. In connection witli_ the taking prisoner of Captain Blaikie, of the etearaer Caledonia, it has been suggested that the Government should warn Germany that a German army officer or a submarine officer will be shot if Captain Blaikie is shot. Tho newspapers demand that the' Government should act before it is too late. _ ' Reports from America_ indicate that the question is arousing interest 1 $>>re. Many people expect that Sir Edward Carson will use the opportunity to show' firmness and strength.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' [On a previous occasion, when the Germans captured the Brussels (a North Sea mail packet), her commander, Captain Fryatt, was shot by his captors. Berlin, to justify the sinking of the Anchor liner Caledonia, stated that she rammed'a German submarine without waiting for attack. Before she was struck the submarine torpedoed and sank the ' Caledonia. The submarine was slightly damaged. The crew of the submarine Took prisoner Captain Blaikie.] S.S. TANFIELD SAFE (H-ec, December 13, S.lo p.m.) London, December 13. Lloyd's report that the British India Steam Navigation Co.'s steamer Tanfield (4300 tons), ipreviously reported to have 15een sunk, is safe.

THE / LAST ZEPPELIN RAID CASUALTY REPORT'. London, December 12. Tlia casualties due to the air raid on November 27 were a man and three women killed, 16 men, 14 women, and seven • children injured.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo 'Assn.-Ueuter. CRIME IN. WARTIME MUCH REDUCED; BIGAMY ON THE INCREASE. London, December 12. It is officially stated that the record of crime at the Old Bailey shows a further reduction. Bigamy has increased owing to the wives of soldiers forming alliances with others in order to secure separation allowances.—Ranter. AMERICA'S FIGHTING SHIPS MONSTER BATTLESHIPS RECOMMENDED. Washington, December 12. The Navy Board recommends the building of battleships of 42,000 tons, armed with twelve 16-iucli guns, and having a speed of twenty-three knots.. The Mips will • cost 26,000,000 dol'ara (over £5,000,000) each.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.