THE CUXHAVEN RAID.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15542, 30 December 1914, Page 8

THE CUXHAVEN RAID.

WHAT "THE TIMES'' SAYS. A NEW' GLORY TO OUR ARMS. LONDON, Dec. 28. The "Times" in a leader says: "Tho Cushaven raid is the most thrilling incident of the war. Tho attack was unique. That some damage was done is moro than probable, but the moral effect is of larger importance. Instead of Zeppelin raids upon our fleet the tables are turned. The German squadrons will no longer think themselves secure in their harbours and behind their fortifications. . . The visit of a naval biplane to the airshed at Brussels was another brilliant performance. Our young, air service is rapidly adding a new glory to our arms." GERMAN AIRSHIP RAIDS. THEIR INEFFECTIVENESS. LONDON, Dec. 28. In connection with the German airship raids, surprise is felt not that tho raids are taking place, but at their absolute ineffectiveness. Both last Thursday and Friday were ideal days for such ventures as far as weather conditions were concerned. The fact that so little was accomplished is the best proof of tho effectiveness of the country's air defences. There are ample signs that the authorities regard futher raids with possible attempts at landing troops not improbbalc. The control exercised by the military authorities on tho east coast is therefore daily becoming more strict. THE AIR AND SEA FIGHT. A DARING ADVENTURE. LONDON, Dec. 28. The newspapers describe the air and sea fight at Cuxhaven as one of the most thrilling incidents of the war. They comment on the success of the British arms in such close proximity to Kiel Canal, and contrast the three hours' challenge with tho German "cut and run" raids on English watering places. The papers consider it the most daring and most effective reply to the abortive attacks on Dover and Sheerness. ITS EFFECTS IN GERMANY. CAUSING GREAT EXCITEMENT. DAMAGE BELIEVED TO BE GREAT. AMSTERDAM, Dec. 28. Advices from Berlin state that tho Cuxhaven raid is causing tho greatest excitement in Germany. The damage is believed to have been great, though all accounts of it are officially minimised. The general opinion is that Britain is beginning a new policy of aerial attack with a view to a decisive naval engagement. There is much criticism at the failure of the German minefields to keep out the British cruisers from the Heligoland Bight. FLIGHT COMMANDER HEWLETT. LONDON, Dec. 28. Flight Commander Hewlett, who is reported missing after the aerial attack on Cuxhaven, was a son of Mr Maurice Hewlett, the novelist, whose wife is a well-known air-woman. She obtained a certificate. for aviation in 1910 and tutored her son in flying.