BERESFORD AND THE U.S. NAVY.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 272, 2 November 1916, Page 5

BERESFORD AND THE U.S. NAVY.

HIS MEANING made clearer. [AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAB’-E A3BN. I (Received 2, 9.30 a.m.) New York, Nov. 1. The “New York Times’ ” London correspondent interviewed ■ Lord Beresford regarding his speech in the House of Lords. Lord Beresford said: “I did not intend to criticise the American Navy, whose chivalry and courage were everywhere admitted, but in view of the action of German submarines we should be careful that the relations between Britain and America are not disturbed. I wanted to remove the possibility of serious disagreement. The Germans certainly appeared to have utilised the American Navy for life saving purposes. The loss of life can only be obviated by the action of the warships. It would be a farce to apply international law to submarines. Britain and America should hold a special conference with regard to the treatment of submarines.”

[Speaking in the House of Lords in reference to the U 53, Lord Beresford said he always thought the German Government wanted to involve America in the war so as to enable her to say that she could not fight the whole world. Also, America would be of considerable assistance in a peace conference. It was a serious statement to make, but he maintained that America was aiding and abetting the shameful and wholesale torpedoings at sight which were endangering many lives. The torpedoing of merchantmen was becoming more serious. We should take notice thereof.]

THREE MORE VICTIMS. f REUTER’S 'TELEGRAMS. I (Received 2, 9.30 a.m.) The Norwegian steamers Falkyell and Torsdal, and the Greek steamer Inassalia have been sunk. The crews landed. MERCHANT SUBMARINE. DEUTSCHLAND’S SECOND VOYAGE. [AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSN.] (Received 2, 9.20 a.m.) _ New York, Nov. 1. The Deutschland has arrived at New London. She left Germany on October 10th with a cargo of chemicals, and dyes and a crew of twentyfive. Captain Koenig said the voyage had been delayed ten days on account of a collision. NORWEGIAN STEAMER SUNK. jACSTRAIIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ABSN.I (Received 2, 1 p.m.) Lisbon, Nov. 1. German submarines operating on the Portuguese coast sank a Nor-w-egian steamer. The. crew have landed. UNDER-SEA MAIL SERVICE. [AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z CABLE ASSN.) (Received 2, 9.20 a.m.) Washington, Nov. 1. Count Eernstonff suggested that the German-American mails should be carried in future by a merchant submarine. The American Post Office is likely to assent to the suggestion.