GERMAN RATS LEAVE THEIR HOLES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 723, 5 June 1916, Page 8

GERMAN RATS LEAVE THEIR HOLES.

FATHERLAND CELEBRATES THE VICTORY. SHARP LESSON FOR BRITISH NAV! AMSTERDAM, June 4. The ''Cologne Gazette," says:—''Now the rats have again l'etv their safe holes, arid have bitten, not through the oaken wallswhich were Great Britain's bulwark in Nelson's time, but through iron armoured turrets, under the Union Jack. This has been a more formidable battle than any other since Trafalgar. Our victory proves that our fleet has for years been preparing for this decisive moment. England's arrogant presumption has learnt a lesson, burnt in bloody characters upon the islanders. Therein lies a world of historical importance." Ilerr von Bethmann-llollweg telegraphed to the Chief of the High Sea Fleet: —''Pride and enthusiasm fills the whole of Germany. The fleet, with its mighty blows, has shown a superior enemy, who considered himself invincible, what Germany's sea power can do." The Chief replied:—"The Fatherland's pride gives us hope that we shall be able to contribute our share to Germany's value in the world."