THE SUBMARINE MENAGE

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11696, 16 October 1916, Page 5

THE SUBMARINE MENAGE

AMERICAN PRECAUTIONS. DESTROYERS TO SEARCH THE COAST. (Australian and New Zealand Cable Association.) New York, Oct. 33. All available destroyers have been ordered on special duty throughout the Atlantic coast, not only to search for a possible secret German submarine base, but also to act in » life-saving capacity if other submarine aticka occur on coastal shipping. Mr Daniels announces that the Government has no reason to believe that Germany has succeeded in establishing a submarine base within American jurisdiction, but owing to persistent "reports to this effect the navy department has decided to make a thorough investigation.

AN AMERICAN REPORT.

SUBMARINES A NUISANCE. SHOULD BE ABATED. Reuter. Received Oct. 16, 9 a. m. Washington, Oct. 15. The Joint State Navy and Neutrality Board has submitted to the State Department a report and recommendation concerning submarine •warfare off the American coast. The findings of the Board are unfavourable to the continuance of German activities similar to last Sunday. Such operations in proximity to America constituted a nuisance, which should be abated. America should refuse hospitality to all belligerent a policy apparently similar to that of Holland.

U 53 GOING HOME.

ANOTHER EN ROUTE

Washington, Oct. 15.

The Government,* it is understood, has learned that the German submarine U 53 is returning to Germany, but another submarine is en route from Hamburg to the United States.

SINKING OF THE BLOMERSOJIK

DUTCH RECEIVE COMPENSATION.

Rotterdam, Oct. 14

In a report to the owners of the Blomersojik. the captain says lie informed the U 53 that the Blomersojik was a neutral loaded with grain from the United States for Holland. The submarine’s captain replied that he was under orders to sink any ship bound by way of an English port, and gave them 25 minutes to leave the ship.

The Dutch Government announces that'Germany disavows the action of the commander of U 53 in sinking the Blomersojik, and promises compensation tor the vessel and cargo. FRBNOH'VeSSEL SUNkT*“ IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. Amsterdam, Oct. J 4. German Official —A Gorman submarine sank the French vessel Rigel in the Mediterranean. The Rigel is an old ex-merchantman of 4500 tons, BRITISH STEAMER SUNK. ELEVEN MEN MISSING. Renter. London, October 13. The British steamer Gerdepee was sunk. The captain and eleven men landed. Eleven tire missing. IN THE REICHSTAG. IMPORTANT REFORMS ADOPTED. Amsterdam, Oct. 13. The Budget Committee of the Reichstag adopted the Centre’s resolution recommending agreements through neutrals for the improveof the condition of prisoners, the abolition of reprisals, and the repatriation of all civilians undertaking not to enlist. PARLIAMENTARY TRIP PROPOSED. United Service. s Received Oct. 16, 9.15 a.m. London, Oct. 15. The Empire Parliamentary PAssociation is forwarding invitations for a Parliamentary trip to India, including representatives of |the Do minions and British Parliaments. It is believed that the India Office encourages the project, but representatives of the Dominions in London, including Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward, do not favour it.