THE GERMAN RAIDER.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1918, Page 2

THE GERMAN RAIDER.

FURTHER DETAILS. COPENHAGEN, March 1. Further details of the Igotzmendi prisoners state - that after the Wairuna was captured the Wolf cruised for weeks, hunting between tbe Kerinadecs and Australia, capturing and sinking a number of vessels. She seized a benzine schooner off the New Guinea Coast, enabling the replenishment of the seaplanes stores. The capture of the Matunga gave the Wolf great- quantities of food. The raider- then went towards Java laying a traim4f mines. She oncoxuijered and attacked the Hitehimaru, carrying, a cargo of copper and rubber of great value. The surprised Japs fought, unluckily losing twelve seamen before surrendering. GALLANT "SPANISH OFFICER, r COPENHAGEN, March 1. Several British steamers were seen on January 24th,' when the Igotzmendi was in the Gulf of Mexico. The German crew prepared to sink the Igotamondi; but Susaetn. the Spanish first officer, threw all tbe bombs overboard. The British steamers passed unsuspect Skisaeta was court-martialled, and admitted throwing the bombs overboard. He declared that he could not, allow the ship to he sunk while women and children were aboard. Snsaeta was locked up till the Tgotzmendi stranded.