BRITISH CAPTURE

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9717, 20 July 1917, Page 6

BRITISH CAPTURE

SILEBED BREACH OF NEUTRftIIU EIGHT MEMBERS OF SHIPS’ CREWS KILLED. By Telegraph-Press Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z, Cable Association. (Received July 19, 5.80 p-m.) AMSTERDAM, July 13. The “Telegivaf” states that two British destroyers, while firing on tho German steamers, came within teiiitorial waters. Throe of the Livinias crow and five of the Lconhardt’s crew were killed and' six wounded. The l.ivinia reached Ymnidcn, and the. Leonhardt was towed to Holder (t> stronglyfortified seaport of Netherlands). GERMAN INDIGNATION THREAT THROUGH HUN PRESS. By Telegraph—Press Asaodarion— Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association AMSTERDAM, July 18. Tim Germans are most indignant at the capture of their steamers, alleging that Britain violated Holland s neutrality by bombarding Borgcuopzoom Tho “ Vossischo Zeitung'’ says tip? wiiole issue now depends upon the attitude of tho Dutch Government. It must understand that Germany demands positive measures, not merely words, if it wishes Germany to continuo to regard Holland as really neutral. If Holland fails to show firmness she must resign herself to her fate. SECRET OF_SUGCESS BRITAIN’S IMMENSE GUN POWER. LONDON, July 11. Major-General Mouash, of tho Third Australian. Division, in the course of an interview, stated that the co-opera-tion of tho staff and all ranks at Messincs was reminiscent, of tho evacuation of Gallipoli. The vigour and the spirit of tho men were partially attributable to tho excellent rationing, the officers being systematically taught tho science of dieting. . As illustrating the sportsmanship and camaraderie of rival flyers a captured pilot handed General Monash a letter addressed to his commander. When informed that it was impossible to deliver it he replied smilingly, “Please hand it to the British airmen. It will bo all right.” General Monash agreed, and the letter reached its destination by aerial post. Generals nowadays are not troubled by the shortage of gun-power; the only question is how most wisely to utilise it. It Is a common experience for an artillery commander to report that hia battery is idle, and inquire if there is any little job that wants doing. If he is told to smash a' section of trenches, ho replies. “How many shells shall 1 <dve it—a hundred or a couple of thousand?” It is impossible to realise tho relief in comparison with the former policy of husbanding ammunition. British, airmen arc now wonderful, travelling and climbing amazingly. Some of the enemy are clover. .Recently tho General saw an heroic combat at a great height. A British squadron, seeing a comrade in difficulties, flew up immediately. The German realised that ho was outh\irnberect, so he dropped towards tho earth 15,000 ft in a terrible spinning nosedive. ’The British thinking that ho was finished flew off. The onlookers awaited the crash of tho machine, hut wore' staggered to see tho German flatten out near tho ground and whizz homewards. ... , A remarkable feature with the Australians is the inexhaustible supply ol skilled labour. It does not matter wlmt is wanted, artisans arc obtainable. The basis of the Australians’ success, considers General Monash. is the magnificent system of State education, the products 'of which' arc well-informed, intelligent, and self-reliant men, fitted to serve or command. It is notable that civilian soldiers have often succeeded where experts failed. REPATRIATION SCHEME OUTLINED IN COMMONWEALTH SENATE. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright MELBOURNE, July TP. In tho Senate, Senator Millen (vicepresident of the Executive Council) outlined an extensive repatriation schenle. Tho main features arc the nrorision of curative workshops attached to hospitals. Government training institutions, homes tor soldiers totally incapacitated, a special allowance of 10s in addition to pensions whore they are inadequate, the establishment of an artificial limb taotory under an American expert wlio arrives shortly, land settlement involving £00,000,000, provision of factories and housing, tho guaranteeing if markets for small holding industries, development of forestry and Murray River scheme, central organsiutions and local committees, composed of private citizens and returned soldiers acting in an honorary capacity. THE REVOLTJN PORTUGAL HUNDREDS OP CITIZENS ARRESTED. By Telegraph— Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, July 18. The “Morning Post’s” correspondent at Lisbon says that some hundreds of citizens have been arrested. Tho Premier defended the Government against the charge of repressing riots with undue severity. Several have been injured since. Published in "The Times.” (Received July 19, 8.40 p.m.) LISBON, July 18. There has been further rioting and bomb-throwing in tho streets. Tho Chamber of Deputies has extended martial law for a month.