TRAILING THE COMET.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11215, 22 October 1914, Page 6

TRAILING THE COMET.

HUNT FOR GERMAN GUNBOAT. FOUND HIDDEN IN GREEXERY. (Received October 22, 1.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 22.I urther news has come to hand regarding the capture of the German, gunboat Comet. It appears that the vessel cleared from Rn.ba.ul upon the approach of the Australian forces. After the seizure of tho wireless station, messages were constantly tapped indicating that tho Comet was despatching news to tho German squadron concerning the occupation. Eventually news of its hiding place was gleaned, and armed forces under Lieutenant Jackson, accompanied by Colonel. Pat-on with a detachment of infantry, Jed by a Native guide, proceeded to the north coast of New Guinea., where they discovered, the Comet warped on the bank of the river, and completely covered with greenery. Tho Germans were greatly surprised when the party sprang aboard and seized the boat. Tho troops found a powerful' wireless plant installed, capable of transmitting long distance messages. , "

COAL FOR THE GERMANS.

TRIP TO JALUiT.

(Received October- 22, 1.30 p.m.) ■ 0) . SYDNEY, October 22

Reports, of recent operations'in the Pacific state that one of the Allies' warships visited Anguar Island; and landed armed crews, which arrested the German officials and destroyed the wireless station. ..'■'■

The Norwegian barque Remonstrant has arrived from Jaluit, (Marshall Island). She was previously chartered by Germans to take, a cargo of Westport coal to Matupi, New Britain, afterwards proceeding to the ' Marshall Group to load copra.

Being a neutral vessel she suffered no inconvenience. .While at Jaluit a fleet of German colliers arrived" after coaling the German fleet.