THE STRICKEN RAIDER.

Evening Star, Issue 16079, 3 April 1916, Page 6

THE STRICKEN RAIDER.

LONDON AT FIRST SCEPTICAL LONDON, April 2. (Received April Z, at 8.30 a.m.) There was a striking transformation scene in London on Saturday forenoon, half the population listening to or recounting their experiences of the previous ing, when the trains had been stopped for several hours and numerous other precautions taken to baffle the raiders. Many persons were thus marooned in the city and tho West End, and did not reach their homes. The great topic changed magically at 11 o'clock, the rumor spreading everywhere that a Zeppelin had been brought down. It seemed at first to be regarded as an All Fools' Day joke, but the newspapers, smphasifliiig fche> official nature of the news, banished all scepticism. The result was the most remarkable outburst of spontaneous delight seen in London for a long timo. DODGING THE SEARCHLIGHTS p AST OF Lls. 23 OF CREW MISSING. THE FINAL EXPLOSION. LONDON, April 2. (Received April 3, at 10.15 a.m.) There was the same unconcealed dolight in the provinces, especially tho eastern counties, as there was in London. ;An eye-witness says that he saw tlrree airships. One was caught by the rays of the searchlights and emitted a cloud of thick vapor, and tried to dart away, but the searchlights were too quick. The ship emerged in a 'blaze of light, dived quickly, darted up again into thin clouds, and lay snug amongst them, apparently thinking jho had shaken off the pursuing beams. Dropping bombs as though it suggested the raiders were anxious to be relieved of she went off slowly. Many searchlights were immediately concentrated on hex, and firing began- The first shots were excellently aimed. The Zeppelin darted into the clouds and out again. Finally she rose almost perpendicular, and was not seen again. Tho steam trawler Olivine, with Lieutenant_ Mackintosh commander, saw a Zeppelin riding on a smooth sea at 3.3 C a.m. She was evidently, sinking, and the crew wore on top of the envelope. On the Olivine approaching the Germans signed that they were willing to surrender. The trawler's commander hesitated, but took them aboard, later transferrin" thento a destroyer. Out of 18 who were landed, 10 were bootless, and were conveyed to barracks in ambulances, thugiving origin to a report that they wenwounded. The remainder marched to tin dockyards, strongly escorted by Marines. • Their commander, who was very young was profoundly dejected, and hung hi' head throughout. He wore an Iron Cross. All were removed later to a fort. There is no doubt that the airship wa~ severely damaged by gunfire. It is stated that the crew drew lotto determine who should remain aboarr to destroy the ship and himself be doomed i d <* tructlon - A junior officer waj selected, and the explosion occurred aite--the tow began* "Lloyd's News' says that 23 of th>. Zeppelins crew are missing, and boats have searched the vicinity in vain. The Lord Mayor of London a vear ago offered a reward of ' £SOO to the man or men downing a Zeppelin in the kingdom, and he hopes he will have to pay THE SALONIKA RAID. TOWNSPEOPLE INDIGNANT. •-. ALLIES TO BE ASKED TO GO. ATHENS, April 2. (Received April 3, at 9.40 a.m.) The deputies in the Greek Chamber Representing Salonika urged the Premier to ensure security against a fresh aerial bombardment, demanding the evacuation of the town by the Allies and removal of their ammunition stores. They also urged. M. Skouloudis to notify Germany that further bombin; would be considered as directed against Greece. The Premier complied with theso demands as far as they concern the Allies. THE ZEEBRUGGE RAID. GREAT DAMAGE DONE, London 'Times' and Sydney 'Sua' Scrvioes. LONDON, April 2. ' The Times's ' correspondent at Amsterdam states that on March 12 a German arsenal between Zeebrugge and Lisseweghe .was destroyed, and the adjacent shore batteries were put out of action and the Germans compelled to install new guns. Other buildings which had been converted to military supports were ruined. >,. . '..,■' =