ZEPPELINS CAUGHT

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 698, 6 May 1916, Page 9

ZEPPELINS CAUGHT

TWO RAIDERS DESTROYED

BROUGHT DOWN IN NORTH SEA AND AT SALONICA

GERMANY'S NOTE TO AMERICA RENDERS BREACH OF RELATIONS PROBABLE IRISH REBELS COURT MARTIALLED AND SHOT. Two Zeppelins have been destroyed. One was brought" down in the North Sea, off the coast of Schleswig, by a British light cruiser squadron, and the other was caught by anti-aircraft guns at Salonica. Both reports are officially confirmed. Germany has replied to the American Note regarding the submarine warfare. Germany agrees to accede to all the demands of the United States, provided America will bring pressure to bear on Great Britain to give up the blockade. This condition is regarded as impossible, and American financiers fear a breach of diplomatic relations. The American Press regards the Note as a "piece of colossal impudence," while GermanAmericans are jubilant. The adoption of compulsion by Great Britain is regarded with great satisfaction in France, where the size of the British armies, as disclosed by Mr Asquith, occasioned much surprise. Four more of the Irish rebel leaders have been shot. Others have had the death sentence commuted to terms of imprisonment. Sir John Maxwell has ordered the confiscation of arms in Ireland. Refugees from Trebizond tell terrible stories of Turkish massacres of Armenians before the fall of the city. The presence of a large German fleet, comprising some of the largest vessels, is reported in the Baltic.

ANOTHER AIR RAIDER GONE.

ZEPPELIN DESTROYED IN THE NORTH SEA. SUCCESS OF BRITISH LIGHT CRUISER SQUADRON. The High Commissioner reports:— LONDON, May 5 (12.35 p.m.). A Zeppelin was destroyed yesterday by a light cruiser squadron off the Schleswig coast. li y Ca hlc. — Press A ssociti I ion. — Copy right. (Received .May 6, 10.1") a.m.) LONDON, May 5. Official. —Yesterday a British light cruiser destroyed a Zeppelin oil' the Schleswig coast. SECOND AIRSHIP BROUGHT TO THE GROUND RAIDER CAUGHT BY SHELLFHtE AT SALONICA. (Received May 6, 8.50 a.m.) SALONICA, May 5. A Zeppelin which raided Salonica was heavily shelled, and is reported to have been destroyed. (Received May 6, 10.10 a.m.) SALONICA, May 5. The destruction of the Zeppelin is confirmed. Out of a crew of 30 only one man escaped. THE ZEPPELIN WRECKED AT STAVANGER. BLOWN UP TO PREVENT IT ROLLING. (Received May 6, 10.15 a.m.) STAVANGER, May 5. As the wrecked Zeppelin LZ 20 was rolling dangerously, soldiers exploded it by shots fired from a distance of 50 yards. There was a great detonation. GERMAN FLEET AT SEA LARGE SQUADRON IN THE BALTIC. (Received May 6, 10.15 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, May 5. Captains arriving at Mahnoe report that a large German squadron, comprising some of the biggest ships in the North Sea fleet, was seen in the Baltic, steaming northwards. Malmoe is ;i port mi the Swedish coast of the Sound, ;ii the entrance to the B;ilti<-, and directly opposite Copenhagen.

GERMANY'S REPLY TO AMERICAN NOTE.

ACCEPTS DEMANDS UNDER IMPOSSIBLE CONDITIONS. NEW YORK FINANCIERS EXPECT DIPLOMATIC BREACH. (Received May 6, 8.50 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 5. Tlic German reply 1o the American Note offers to restrict submarine warfare within the limits of the United States' demands if the United States will compel Great Britain to abide by the dictates of international law. The stock markets of New York are demoralised, as it is believed that President Wilson will now be obliged to break off diplomatic relations. Unless the United States accepts Germany's overtures regarding Britain's controlling of the seas', Germany announces that site will reserve full liberty of action on the seas. "PIECE OF COLOSSAL IMPUDENCE." SUBMARINES MUST BE USED IN SELF-DEFENCE. (Received May 6, 9.30 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 5. Germany repudiates the suggestion that she in any way violated international law by using her submarines. She takes exception to the American statement that Germany indiscriminately destroyed neutral vessels during the past year, and professes that every consideration was shown to neutrals, except within the war zone, around the British Isles, where neutral carrying enemy freight were encountered. Germany made many offers to the United States to prevent American passengers from travelling in enemy ships, but the United States refused to accept her suggestions; therefore, the United States itself cannot escape responsibility. Germany, however, renews this offer. Germany cannot dispense with the submarine warfare, as Great Britain is breaking international law in a wholesale fashion, and starving women and children. Germany is anxious to confine the war to purely belligerent forces, but Great Britain has extended it to women and children. In self-defence Germany is obliged to resort to submarines. Germany offers, furthermore, to order her submarine commanders not to sink any ships, anywhere, unless after due warning, and the safe-guarding of the crew, only excepting if ships attempt to escape or offer resistance. This offer, however, is conditional on the United States co-operating with Germany to restore the freedom of the seas, as the United States has suggested previously in Notes to the British Government. If the United States fails to do this, Germany will hold herself free to deal with the situation thus arising with complete freedom of action. Cabinet is considering the unofficial text of the Note. It is understood that no hasty action will be taken. The Press denounces the Note as "a piece of colossal impudence," but German-Americans are delighted. "COMPLETE LIBERTY OF DECISION." WHAT GERMANY EXPECTS AMERICA TO DO. (Received May 6, 8.50 a.m.) NEW YORK, May 5. The German Note quotes a new order which has been given to German naval forces, instructing the officers to observe the principle of "visit and search" in connection with merchant vessels, both within and without the naval Avar zone. It further expects the United States to insist that Great Britain shall conduct the blockade in accordance with the rights of neutral shipping, failing which Germany reserves "complete liberty of decision."' TORPEDOING OF SUSSEX ADMITTED. ARMED MERCHANTMEN TO BE TREATED AS CRUISERS. • (Received May 6, 10.15 a.m.) WASHINGTON, May 5. Germany's Note, is one of the longest documents of the war. Germany still insists on treating armed merchantmen as cruisers, and reiterates her pledges for the safety of Americans. She admits the attack on the Sussex, and promises that it will not recur. She recalls Great Britain's alleged failure to answer various American protests concerning the British blockade. "SEEING THINGS THROUGH." FRANCE WELCOMES COMPULSION IN BRITAIN. SIZE OF BRITISH ARMIES CAUSES SURPRISE. "Times" and "Sydney Sun" Services. (Received .May G, 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 5. The correspondent of "The Times" at Paris states that France is delighted at the adoption of compulsion by England, French .statesmen realising that it makes easier their determination to "see things through." The numbers of the British Army came as a great surprise to the general public.

SIR JOHN MAXWELL TAKES NO RISKS.

ORDERS ALL ARMS TO BE GIVEN UP. HIGH OFFICIAL IN IRISH OFFICE RESIGNS. By Coble. — Press A&xoriaiiun. — Copyright. (Received May (i. 9.50 a.m.) LONDON, May 5. Nationalist members of the House of Commons are asking tin' 1 (ioverument to secure the complete disarmament of Ireland. They say thai the National Volunteers are willing to hand over their arms if the measure is made general. Geneval Sir John Maxwell issued an order to-day directing the Citizen Army 1o surrender all arms, ammunition, and explosives before Saturday. If Ihey refuse they will be severely dealt with. Sir Matthew Nathan (Cnder-Secretary to the Lord Lieuleiianl of Ireland) has resigned. Sir Robert. Chalmers, an exGoveruor of Ceylon, replaces him temporarily. THE CERTAIN END OF TRAITORS. FOUR MORE REBEL LEADERS SHOT (Received May 6. 10.5 a.m.) LONDON, May 5. Official.—Joseph Plunkett. Edward Daly, Michael Shannalian, and William Pearse were court martialled and shot at Dublin. DOZENS OF PRISONERS AT GALWA? AUTHORITIES HOLD PROOF OF GERMAN INTRIGUE. "Times" and "Sydney Sun" Services. (Received May 6. 8 a.m.) LONDON, May 5. The Exchange Agency's correspondent at Galway reports that 500 Sinn Feiners, who have led a fugitive existence outside Calway for the last few days, are being brought in in dozens and lodged in gaol. They are making no resistance to arrest. The authorities hold evidence connecting the Galway outbreak with Germany.