On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 65, 12 November 1914, Page 5

On the Sea

THE ADMIRALTY AND THE SEA ROUTES. [United Press Association.] London, November 10. The Admiralty announces that with the exception of the German squadron off Chili the whole of the Pacific and Indian Oceans are now clear. JAPANESE TORPEDOER SUNK WHILE MINE-SWEEPING.

(Received 8.45 a.m.) London, November 11

A Japanese torpedoer was sunk while mine-sweeping at Kaio Chau. The majority of the crew were saved.

THE FIRE ON THE REMBRANDT.

New York, November 10

The Rembrandt’s crew flooded the vessel, stamping out the fire. Every horse aboard the ship was killed. The ship, though damaged, is able to return. According to the captain, German spies started the fire, with the object of preventing the delivery of the horses in Britain. The captain alleges that threats were made before he left Baltimore.

(The Rembrandt caught fire on a trip from America to Europe, carrying 500 horses for the French.)

THE KONICSBERG’S HIDING PLACE.

London, November 10,

The Admiralty announces that after the whereabouts of the Konigsberg had been indicated by her attack on the Pegasus on September 19th, there was arranged a concentration of fast cruisers in African waters. The warship Chatham discovered the Konigsberg hiding in shoal water six miles up the Rufiji River, opposite Mafia Island, where the Chatham was unable to follow. But she bombarded both the Konigsberg and the crew, who were entrenched ashore. Owing to the dense palms where the vessel was hidden it is not possible to estimate the damage.Effective steps were taken to capture or destroy the Konigsberg. SOMETHING STIRRING SOON! I; ,;l '!_■, ; f j ' ■- [’l ; (Received 1.35 p.m.) .1 November 11. <* The Government announces that-her-' tain channels on the British Columbian coast are closed to navigation. It is understood that this precaution is taken against the German'fleet-com-ing north. ! , M Japanese battleships are reported off Honolulu, proceeding; towards the Chilean coast. ' r

THE CORNERING OF THE EMDEN.

Sydney, November 16

Latest official particulars show that a large combined operation by fast cruisers against the Emden had been in progress for some time. The search covered an immense area, British cruiser.^ by French, Russian,, and Japanese working in harmony. The Melboiirne andtSydney ( were- : a|so included Jin . the movements. 1 J The), Emden, which bad •completely disappearede after torpedoing the'yZheirichug, had arrived at Keeling for/the purpose of destroying the wireless 1 station and cutting the cable. She was caught arid forced to fight by the Sydney. When the Emden was afire ristern, she ran on the beach with a bad list. Her firing deteriorated miserably, presumably owing to the injuries received andothe absence of gunners in the landing party. She was abandoned. Tho Emden’s losses in personnel are reported to be heavy. All possible assistance yras given to survivors. The Eastern Extension Cable Co. states that the company’s doctor, who has returned from the Keeling Islands, reports that the Emden’s captain was unwounded. The prisoners include tho Kaiser’s- nephew, who is also uninjured. About two hundred were killed, and thirty wounded were taken off the Emden. Some are remaining at Keeling, to bo picked up by a ship returning from the Cocos. Nothing has been seen of the Ayesha. The island will he visited frequently while she remains uncaptnred. The Sydney sunk the Emden’s collier, which was flooded prior to capture.

APPRECIATION OF A SMART SEAMAN.

(Received 9.35 a.m.)

London, November 11

There is general satisfaction at the fact that the Etndeirs commander came out of the action unscathed.

THE JAPANESE AMBASSADOR.

(Received 11.50 a.m.) London, November 11

The Japanese Ambassador tele, graphed to Sir George Reid his congratulations to Australia. AUSTRALIA’S NAVY. RECEIPT OF MANY MESSAGES OF CONGRATULATION. (Received 9.20 a.m.) Sydney, November 12. Senator Pearce (Minister of Defence) has received congratulations on the Sydney’s victory and the blooding of the Australian Navy from many sources, including the Hon, .T. Allen (New Zealand’s Defence Minister), and the Mayor of Auckland. The First Lord of the Admiralty cabled the Sydney captain: “Warmest congratulations on the brilliant entry of the Australian Navy into the war. Signal service has been rendered to the Allies’ cans# and to peaceful commerce by the destruction of the Etmlen.” Mi Fisher (Commonwealth Premier)

in making a statement to the House covering the facts as cabled, added that Cocos Island sent a wireless for help just before the Germans destroyed the installation which the Sydney picked up. The Sydney was recently out of dock, and therefore had an advantage in speed. Mr Fisher concluded: “1 do not think there is a soul 1 in"'Australia who is not pleased that such an opportunity arose and that such succes had been achieved by our own ship.”

The statement was punctuated with frequent chering. The manager of the Eastern Extension Company in Sydney states: “I, understand but cannot say for certain, that the cable was cut, hut it is temporarily repaired. lam unable to say whether the damage prevented traffic going through Cocos, but messages have been received from it. In 'any case, the bulk of the traffic went oyer the other route, via. Darwin.”

NEW ZEALAND WIRES. (Received 10.0 a.m.) Sydney, November 12. His Excellency the Governor (Lord Liverpool) and the Premier of New Zealand (Hon. W. F. Massey) also sent .congratulations. V “THE IMMORTAL HONOR.” (Received 10.0 a.m-.) Brisbane, November 12. In the Assembly, on the Premiers motion, a resolution was passed expressing satisfaction at the immortal honor won by the Australian cruiser Sydney. There was much enthusiasm. ADMIRALTY’S CONGRATULATIONS. [Pbr Press Association. 1 Wellington, November 11. The Prime Minister has received the following message from the High Commissioner dated London, November 10; The First Lord of the Admiralty has sent the following message to the Sydney and the Commanwealth :— “Navy Board’s warmest congratulations on the brilliant entry of the Australian navy into the war, and the signal service rendered to the Allies, and the cause of peaceful commerce by the destruction of the Emden.” Wellington, November 11.,, The Premier has received the following from the High Commissioner: — Pending operations for her! capture or destruction, effective steps are being taken to block the Konigsherg in by sinking colliers in the on}y navigable channel. She is now imprisoned, and unable to do further harm, and the fast vessels which have been searching her are thus released for other service.