THE SINKING OF THE SUSSEX

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2749, 18 April 1916, Page 5

THE SINKING OF THE SUSSEX

A FRENCH DOSSIER SENSATION EXPECTED WHEN PUBLISHED By 'Telegraph—PreßS Association—Copyright . , London, April 16. The "'Weekly Dispatch's" Paris correspondent states that it is reported that the submarine which torpedoed the Sussex was captured later by the French. An important dossier is being pre pared, proving up to the hilt the culpability of the commander and crew, all whom _ are prisoners. Affidavits have been forwarded to Washington exposing Berlin's hypocritical methods; A tremendous sensation is expected when the dossier is published. GERMAN STATEMENT SELF-CONDEMNATORY. London, April 16. The Foreign. Office points out that Germany's statement regarding the Sussex, that a submarine attacked some vessel at a certain moment, is selfcondemnatory, innsnrach as that momcn t was precisely the time the Sussex was attacked. The commander admitted destroying the forepart of that vessel ; the Sussex alone suffered in this w n,v -> 'PRESIDENT WILSON'S LATEST NOTE TO GERMANY. Washington, April 16. President Wilson, in a Note to Ga rmany, cites sixty-five instances of vessels being torpedoed in violation of American rights. SPANIARDS BECOMING IRRITATED WITH GERMANY CHIEF SHIPPING COMPANIES THREATEN TO CANCEL SAILINGS. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.) (Rec, April 17, 5.5 p.m.) London, April 16. "The Times's" correspondent at Madrid states that the war has been brought home to Spain in the most direct fashion. Previous incidents such as the shooting of Spaniards at Helsium were smoothed over by expressions of regret and payment of indemnity, but now Government and public opinion is thoroughly loused by the death of Sailor Grunrulos in.the sinking of the a usses, and the sinking of the Vico,a-nd Sant Andarmo.

The Spaniards have welcomed German prisoners, have given German propagandists the fullest liberty, and hitherto liaVe been completely neutral, but a section of the Liberal Press hotly resents the insult to the national flag, and is demanding that the Government vindicate the dignity and rights of the nation. This seems to be the predominant feeling in the country. Tivelve of tho chief shipping companies have* memorialised the Government, threatening to stop sailings unless guaranteed against submarining. Already there is a shortage of tonnage, and a further reduction means widespread distress and probably grave disorders. The German Ambassador has formally denied that tho Sussex was torpedoed, but Senor Romanes may be entrusted to insist on a solution consistent with tho country's dignity, and means are available in the sixty thousand German subjects in Spain and the splendid Austro-Gcrman mercantile fleet of a quarter of a million tons sheltering in Spanish ports.