THE NAVIES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15503, 13 November 1914, Page 8

THE NAVIES.

THE EMDEN'S CAPTURE. CONGRATULATIONS ALL ROUND. SPEECH BY MR. FISHER. ! -SYDNEY, Nov. 12. Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, I has received congratulations on the

Sydney's victory and the achievement of the Australian Navy, from many sources, including messages from the Governor, the Prime Minister, the Hon. James Allen, Minister of Defence for New Zealand, and the Mayor of Auckland. The Right Hon. Andrew Fisher in making a statement to the Federal House covering the facts as previously cabled added: " Cocos sent a wireless message, for help just before the Germans destroyed the installation, which the Sydney picked up. The Sydney had recently come out of dock and therefore had the advantage of speed. I do not think there is a soul in Australia who is not pleased that such an opportunity and', that such, success was achieved by our own ship." , Mr Fisher's statement was punctu--1 ated with frequent cheering. I The manager of the Eastern GaVe Company in Sydney states that he understands, but cannot say for certain, that the cable was cut, but temporarily repaired. He is unable to say whether the damage prevented traffic going through Cocos, but messages, have been received from it. In any case the bulk of traffic went by the other route, via Darwin. UNSCATHED. THE EMDEN'S COMMANDER. LONDON, Nov. 11. • General satisfaction is felt at the fact that the Emden's commander is Unscathed. JAPANESE TORPEDO BOAT SUNK. WHILE MINE SWEEPING. LONDON, Nov. 11. A Japanese torpedo boat sunk while mine-sweeping at Kaiocliau. The majority of the crew were saved.

IMMORTAL HONOUR. FOR H.M.S. SYDNEY. BRISBANE, Nor. 12. The Assembly, ... on the Premier's motion, passed a resolution of satisfaction at the immortal honour won by the Australian cruiser Sydnev. Much enthusiasm is elhown in the city. CLOSED TO NAVIGATION. OTTAWA, Nov. 11. The Government announces that certain channels on the British Columbian coast are closed to navigation. It is understood that this precaution has been taken against a German fleet coming north. JAPANESE* BATTLESHIPS. MAKING FOR CHILIAN COAST. The Japanese battleships reported off Honolulu, are proceeding towards the Chilian coast. «