SUBMARINE WAR

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9999, 17 June 1918, Page 5

SUBMARINE WAR

IN WESTERN ATLANTIC MORE PIRATES OFF THE AMERICAN COAST. By Telojraph-iPresa Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. NEW YORK, Juno 14. Ships are not sailing, owing to reports of new submarines off the coast. The captain of theiAmericab sfteamer Edward Pearce reported that his ship was shelled for two hours by a U-boat off Capo Honry. Two torpedoes missed their mark. Incoming ships report having received wireless calls. KEEMUN REPORTED TO BE SAFE. j ‘ - NEW YORK, June 14. An Atlantic port reports that the British "steamer Keemun, reported to have been sunk, is safe, but that, another ship is believed to have been submarined UNITED STATES NOT CONCERNED AT ENEMY THREATS. NEW YORK. June 14. The Washington corespondent of tho “New York Times” says:—Officials are not concerned at Germany’s threat to make a barred zone along the Atlantic coast. It is regarded_as a further attempt to bluff neutrals. The blockade means nothing, as three neutral ships have already, been sunk in American waters. A message published on Saturday stated:—Germany has declared from tho eastern coast of Mexico to Canada to be a submarine danger zone. NO OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION OF BLOCKADE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. WASHINGTON, June 14. Mr Lansing, commenting on the cablegrams from" England, - says that America has not yet been notified of Germany’s plan to declare a blockade of tho American coast, but this has been expected. PRUSSIAN EQUAL FRANCHISE WIDESPREAD BITTERNESS AT REJECTION. Australian and N.Z. Cable Aeaoeiation. AMSTERDAM, June 14. _ The Prussian Lower House’s rejection of franchise reform for tho fourth time is causing widespread bitterness, and _ threatens tho disruption of the National, Liberal, and tho Roman Catholic Centro parties. The attitude of the Government, which promised to stand or fall by tho equal franchise issue, is awaited' with growing interest. THE CURSE OF* CASTE. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 16, 6.6 p.m.) AMSTERDAM, Juno 14. During the suffrage debate in the Prussian Parliament, M. Eorsansky Polish deputy, declared that tho supPf OSB i° n of the Poles formed a part of the Prussian caste’s programme. Casto had unchained the world’s hatred against Germany, and wanted to onwave the whole of tho German people, who would live at peace only when caste’s power was broken.

FAMINE SPECTRE

BANISHED FROM ENGLAND. NO MORE ACUTE SHORTAGES CL FOOD. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, June 14. Mr J. R. Oyne s (Parliamentary Secretary to the -Ministry of Food), In'informally discussing tne food situation with lobby correspondents on, the occasion of the anniversary of Lord Rhondda’s apopintmont, said the outlook was most satisfactory. “Although there may be shortages of some articles from distant Janas," ho said, “we will never again during the war, period suffer a repetition of last winter’s shortages. Food queues will never return. It may be neces- 1 sary to ration jam. “The Food Ministry has established 535 national kitchens, and is negotiating for the establishment of a further 500. It hopes soon to improve the quality of the bread.” ABGANIA_ ASHORE CUNAP.D LINER WRECKED, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association, OTTAWA. June 14. A message from a Canadian' port states that the Gunard -liner Ascania is ashore on the Newfoundland coast, and is breaking up. ‘ All on board were rescued. The Asoania is of 0121 tons, and was built at Newcastle in 1911. ' J ' ■ BRITISH WOOL PRODUCTION Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, June 14. The Departmental Committee on Textile Trades recommends the Government to convene a conference of representatives of the Governments of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, to formulate a scheme for the effective post-war control and distribution of all wool grown in their territories. A BEGONQJABINET TO DEAL WITH DOMESTIC WORK, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, June 14. The “Daily. Telegraph” states that it has been decided to establish a second or domestic Cabinet to deal with purely home affairs, relieving the War Cabinet of an overwhelming pressure of work. The scheme will re-establish effective Cabinet control, and secure co-ordina-tion of the various services which is lacking under present conditions. It will also supply the driving power for measures of' national welfare, and will deal with domestic problems in connection witli the preparation for peace. Another important result will bo to provide effective control of expenditure. A liaison Minister, co-ordinating the action of the two Cabinets, will be necessary and the post will naturally fall to the Right Hon. Sir G. Cave, who will make an excellent Minister for Die purpose. The scheme means that the War Cabinet will become a real Imperial Cabinet, forming t!io nucleus of any scheme for federation eventually adopted. SIR GEORGE CAVE WILL BE CHAIRMAN. (Received June 14, 11.5 p.m.) LONDON, Juno 15. It is generally accepted that Sir George Cave will bo the chairman of the now domestic Cabinet, to be called the Committee of Ministers on Homo Affairs. It will consist of about six departmental Ministers and ono law officer. Tho first mooting i e to be hold within tho next few days.