THE NAVIES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15502, 12 November 1914, Page 8

THE NAVIES.

THE CAPTURE OF THE EMDEN'. EXCITING SCENES IN LONDON. THE KONIGSBERG IMPRISONED. LONDON, Nov. 10. The Press Bureau states that there were- exciting scenes in London when ' the capture of the Emden was announced. . x - Special editions of the newspaperswore, speedily sold out, and the scenes were the most enthusiastic since the outbreak of war. ' When the news reached Lloyd's a large crowd assembled. There was great enthusiasni at the Baltic Exchange, rousing cheers being given •when the name of H.M.S. Sydney was posted. The Press Bureau adds that- the Emden was driven ashore . at Cocos Island and burned. It adds that the German cruiser Konigsberg is. imprisoned at Mafia Island, by the sinking of colliers in the channel, and is unable to do further harm. [The Cocos or Keeling Islands are a group to the south-west of Sumatra, in the Indian Ogean, and form part of the settlement of Singapore. They are in almost a direct line with Colombo.] [Mafia Island, where the Konigs•berg is imprisoned, is off Zanzibar, on the east coast of Africa-] >. SOME DETAILS OF THE FIGHT. EMDEN STARTED THE FIRING. H.M.S. SYDNEY'S GUNNERY TOO . GOOD FOR HER. SYDNEY, Nov. 11. The naval authorities have received the following further details:— The Emden came up at 6 o'clock yesterday morning with an armed launch towing two boats of forty, men, three officers, and four maxims. They landed, and. in a few minutes smashed the instrument of the "wireless installation, except the condenser and refrigerator. The Emden's men then put back. , "The Emden-s landing party com/mandeered two months supplies and left on the schooner Ayesha, belonging to Mr Ross, owner of the Cocos Islands, at 6 in the evening. We were well treated and all are well. The wireless office equipment was destroyed." In the meantime H.M.S. Sydney cam© in sight on the horizon. The Emden immediately put to sea, leaving the landing party's boats and men behind. The Emden started the firing. At first it was . excellent, afterwards it fell off. She lost two funnels and took fire astern in an hour. The Sydney wasi scarcely touched. Three of her men were billed and fifteen wounded. THE EMDEN IN FLAMES. The Emden is now ashore-on North Keeling, and burnt. The Captain of the Sydney says:- — "I saw only thirty men on her. I am now returning to her with " oiir doctor and assistance. A later message states that the Sydney has returned from assisting ' the Emden's wounded, but a party had not come ashore with details. CABLE- NOT CUT. Tsie Eastern Extension Company reports that though the instruments at Cocos were smashed, the cable ends ! were not destroyed by the Emden. The I istaff effected repairs. ... i .J CONGRATULATORY REFERENCES. CHEERS FOR AUSTRALIAN NAVY LONDON, Nov. 10. Sir George 'Reld ' aid ■'» Mr Couglan*.,

Australia's representatives in London, received congratulations from all quarters on the Sydney's -exploit. The news caused enthusiasm at Lu'- ; erp&ol and chaers were given at the recruiting stations for the Australian Navy. The Emden's disappearance hag eased tine war rates, which are now slightly below the Government REJOICING IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, Nov. 11. There is great jubilation that the Em den should have fallen to an Australian cruiser, and wild enthusiasm is prevalent amoijg the crowds in the streets of the various cities. The "Herald" says: "Australia certainly has reason for congratulation that one of her cruisers has brongh' the marauder's career to a full stop. Apart from this is the gratifv ig laot that the young Australian Navy has at last really been blooded and in such ausoicious circumstances." "The Telegrapih" says: ."The news lias sent a- pleasurable thrill through ! Sydney, the more pleasurable because one of our own ships has removed a prowling menace of peaceful shipping." . PRAISE FROM CANADA. OTTAWA, Nov. 10. The Canadian.Press heartily congratulates) Australia on the maguificent work done by the Sydney, in - destroying the Emden. The newspapers assert that the creator of the Australian Navy acted with far-sighted statesmanship worthy of Canadian imitation at the earliest possible moment. CONGRATULATIONS FR'WI IvZ. P«r Press Association. WELLINGTON, Nov. 11. The Hon James J- Ibn, who ai i.ied at Dunedin yesterday, sent the loii.wing messsa.ge to SenaVnr Minister of Defence, Melbourne:— •"Heartiest congratulations <:i *lie' splendid work the Sydney has done." NORWEGIAN STEAMER SUNK. Press Association —By Tel. —Copyright. AMSTERDAM, Nov. 10. The Norwegian steamer Pluton was mined and sunk near Yarmouth. SEARCH FOR THE KARLSRUHE. IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC. SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 10. Vessels arriving at South Amsrcan ports announce that a big British fleet is searching the Soutlh Atlantic for the Karlsruhe. COAL FOR THE ENEMY. SYDNEY, Nov. 11. The "Herald's" Manila correspondent states that more than 33,020 tons of Australian and Ja.pa.nes3 coal have passed into the hands of the enemy tlhrough commercial channels at Manila, since the beginning of the war. : This game is likely to continue unless j the exporting countries step it, as it i appears that the governing authorities, j at Manilla are powerless in the matter, j