GERMAN RAIDS
WHY ASE THEY POSSIBLE? SOME PERTINENT QUESTIONS, LONDON, May 1. lu the House of Commons, Sir J, IIDalzieil asked why enemy attacks were possible on the Kentish coast, while British naval attacks on Zeehrugge were apparently impossible. Sir Edward Carson replied: It must be* remembered that although the loss .of life in these raids is regrettable, they do not possess military value. He assured the House that continuous attention was being given to this area. v Mr. R. P. Houston : Can you explain ho\v the enemy destroyers pass through our minefields: with impunity / Sir Edward Carson; I cannot explain it.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 3 May 1917, Page 6
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