A WEAPON TO FIGHT THE U-BOATS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3082, 12 May 1917, Page 9

A WEAPON TO FIGHT THE U-BOATS

HINTS OF EFFECTIVE DEVICE. New York, May 10. Rear-Admiral Sir Dudley do Chair, naval member of tho British Mission, iu a speech said that British e.\perts held high promise of tho success of tho anti-submarine dovicos. "I am confident that tho necessary af.tidoto will be found. Honeer'orth British and American experts will work conjointly, and decisive results wist ho obtained. It is not enough to oludo the submarines; wo must develop an effective offensive against the Üboats." London, May 10. Tho Now York "Sun's" correspondent nt Washington states that Elmer Sporry, tho inventor of tlio gyroscope-

compass, ha.s invented an anti-subma-rine device which has amazed the naval exports. Early tests of the invention are being arranged. The invention is designed for offensive operations. An investigation will he made as to whether the favourable results can be repeated on a broad scale in tho deep sea.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asyi. AMERICA'S GREAT BUILDING PROGRAMME Washington, May 10. President Wilson had a conference with representatives of both Houses, and also with the Shipping Board. An agreement was reached by which a hundred million sterling will be-made available through congressional action for tho building and purchase of ships. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SEVEN INTERNED AUSTRIAN LINERS PURCHASED (Rec. May 12, 0.5 a.m.) Washington, May 11. The Federal Shipping Board has purchased seven of the interned Austrian merchantmen, totalling 52,600 tons, for £1,355,000. They will he repaired and placed on serfice. —Renter.