TOLL OF THE SEA.

Mataura Ensign, 15 December 1911, Page 5

TOLL OF THE SEA.

THE WRECK OF THE DELHI. B! ELECTRIC TKI.EGHAPH.—COrYIUOUT. T'Eft UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. Received December 15, 10.3-5 a.m. TANGIER, Dec. 14. Captain Hayward commanded the Peninsula Company's steamer Delhi (ashore near Gibraltar) which is badly strained and is leaking in three holds. RESCUE OF ROYALTY. Received December 15, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, Dec. 14. Sir George Reid (Australian High Commissioner) telegraphed to the Duke and Duchess of Fife his congratulations on their rescue. Received December 15, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, Dec. 14. Several of the R-oyalties are still in bed at Tangier awaiting their luggage. They are suffering no ill effects of the experience. King George telegraphed that he was much relieved at the news that they had safely landed. FRENCHMEN'S GALLANTRY. Received December 15, 10.35 a.m. PARIS, Dec. 14. The Government has congratulated the officers and crew of the cruiser Triant on the gallantry displayed in connection with the stranding of the Delhi. Received December 15, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, Dec. 14. The Prime Minister (Mr Asquith), on behalf of the House of Commons, paid a tribute to the extraordinary gallantry of the French sailors and regretting loss of life. AN EFFECT OF THE MISHAP. Received December 15, noon. LONDON, Dec. 14. Owing to the mishap to the Delhi the Mantua- is proceeding to Australia via Bombay. VESSEL'S POSITION SERIOUS. Received December 15, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, Dec. 10. Thf. Delhi's bulkhead has yielded and her position is now serious. A CAPTAIN'S DENIAL. Received December 15. 9.20 a.m.. SYDNEY, Dec. 15. The- baroue Guteopolis has arrived in good condition. The captain contradicted the statement, as reported by the officers of the Corinthic on arrival in New Zealand, that the barque had lost portion of her