PATROLS SEARCHING

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1917, Page 2

PATROLS SEARCHING

Great American Interest

New York, Jan 18

There ia a widespread belief that submarines avo operating with - the raider. Bcidph official opinion ia that there ia one raider, fitted with guns, deck and torpedo tubes. The guns are concealed with dummy bulwarks. Bast patrol boats are searching.

The report cf the loss of life is uc;

confirmed. It is elated that several Americans were aboard the George and other ships. The number sunk or captnred is still indefinite. The news caused tremendous interest in America.

New York newspapers emphasise that it will be difficult for the raiders to long escape capture.

Leather Imports(Australian & N.Z. Gable Association and Reuter.) (Received Jan 19, at 9.35 a.m.) London, Jan 18 The Army Council is taking possession of all Colonial and American leathers of ten pounds and upwards, Imported or shipped prior to the 13th. Troop Train Fatality. ['KEUTEH’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.] Paris, Jan 18

A collisiou occurred between the front and rear portions of a Biitish troops train, owing to a coupling breaking of a carriage crowded with men on furlough. Two carriages were telescoped. Ten men were killed and thiity wounded.

A Hope. New Yoke, Jan 18 A message from Rome states the Vatican, in reply to Germany, hopes the move will be followed by reciprocal concessions and an understanding Reading to the end of the war. Submarine Report. New York, Jan 18 It is reported that the Deutßohland,. with another submarine, nearly twice the siza, is nearing Connecticut,