On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 305, 23 December 1914, Page 5

On the Sea

THE GERMAN FLEET. WHEN WILL IT COME OUT? Timu and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London, December 22. The Times’ naval correspondent declares: “The Admiralty is hoping the German fleet will come out and fight, and it has not yet taken measures to shut the German ports. When the enemy’s ships come out we may be sure w r e will be approaching the culminating episode of the war. Until that happens, small squadrons may continue sorties and raid the east coast.”

THE FIGHT OFF CHILE.

CNEISENAU’S MEN CO DOWN

PATRIOTICALLY.

United Press Association London, December 22,

Officers from Admiral Sturdee’s fleet have supplied further particulars of the Falkland Islands engagement. When the battle began the Germans fired at long range. The British reserved their fire, permitting the crews to breakfast before answering. When the Gneisenau sank she had exhausted her ammunition, but she refused to surrender, the officers and’ crew standing on the deck singing patriotic songs when she took her last plunge. Many of the crew died after being rescued.

The Schamhorst was ablaze when she sank, with all hands, including Admiral Yon Spee and his two sons.

VIOLATION OF NEUTRALITY.

New York, December 21

The Chilian Minister has made a statement that Chili strongly protested to Berlin against the German warships’ violation of Chilian neutrality before fighting Admiral Craddock’s squadron. Chili demands reparation;