FLOATING NAVAL MINES.
DISCUSSED AT THE PEACE CONFERENCE. United Press Association—Copyrght Received August 15, 11.28 p.m. THE HAGUE, August 15. At the Peace Convention, Germany resists the Dutch proposal which Britain accepts, that anchored mines so constructed as to become harmless in two hours may he laid in the sphere of active operations. Austria and Russia support Germany’s opposition. LONDON, August 15. The Times referring to the above says should Germany’s opposition prevail any belligerent will be entitled to scatter mines broadcast in the sea wherever they think fit to leave them, exposing merchantmen for months, perhaps years, to sudden and utter annihilation.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2160, 16 August 1907, Page 2
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103FLOATING NAVAL MINES. Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2160, 16 August 1907, Page 2
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