THE GERMAN FLEET.
BCAPA FLOW SINKINGS. By Telegraph—Pres» Association—Copyright Renters Telegrams. (Recoived'December 2. 2.15 p.m.) ■BERLIN, November 20. Germany has Kent a memorandum to the Peace Conference., blaming the Allies for the Scapa Flow sinkings, as the warships, contrary to the armistice, were not interned in neutral but in British ports. Germany contends that Admiral von Reuter, c\it off from communication with the homeland, was bound l to assume that the armistice ended on June 21, and he ordered the sinkings in accordance with seamen's asnge. Admiral von Renter was withdrawn from the Gorman Government's authority and the latter was therefore not. responsible for his acts, but in order to prevent a dispute, delaying tin? Peace Treaty having the effect which is urgently desired. Germany is prepared to have the affair submitted to a permanent court of arbitration at The Hague.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 19812, 2 December 1919, Page 8
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