The War News.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 10 February 1916, Page 3

The War News.

.FRIDAY

The German Raider — How the Appan was Trapped—Clan MacTavish's Gallant Fight—Reported Loss of a Zeppelin

Further information leceived about the destruction of shipping in the North Atlantic throws very little more light upon the identity of the German raider. Passengers on the Appan —which was taken as a prize to an American port by a German erew —praize the gallantry of the

men on the Clan Mactavish, who the raider with their fi-coially inadequate gun until the r^lhip sunk. The Americans have \ released everyone aboard the / Appam . except the prize crew. ■ The status and ownership of the liner is expected to form the subject of lengthy litigation. Details of the damage done by the Zeppelins in England recently show that while no places of military importance were harmed the exploding bombs killed and mained men, women and children in a horrible manner. One jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against the Kaiser and Crown Prince.

It is reported that a Zeppelin has been seen in a sinking condition in the North Sea.

SATURDAY

The Mysterious Raider—Fight with Clan Maclavish —Appan used to Sink Other Ships

Further information, received from America, about the capture of the liner Appam and the sinking of seven other vessels by a German raider, does not throw much further light on what actually occurred. It is said that the raider is a small steamer with dummy sides, behind which are heavy guns, and that she escaped from a German port. Other reports describe her as a tramp steamer which has been fitted out in some obscure port. It is stated that the Clan Mactavish, from Australian and New Zealand ports, fought the raicler bravely and determinedly before she sunk. Britain has made a formal demand that the Appam be returned by the Americans to her rightful owners.

Shells which fell in Salonika exploded in Greek premises. A number of soldiers were killed and injured.

MONDAY

Erzeroum Evacuated —Italian ports Bombarded — Aviators Attack Bulgarians — 200 Bombs : 1000 Casualties — Canadian Parliament Building Burned — Supposed iQerman Incendiarism

A portion of the Canadian Parliament buildings was destroyed by fire, and a number of lives were lost. It is suggested that the outbreak is the work of &n incendiary, and the outcome of a German plot. An attempt was made to blow up the great Canadian railway bridge at Montreal,

The Germans admit the loss of the Zeppelin reported to have f>e@n seen drifting in the North Sea,

The American President, in a remarkable speech, has urged upon the nation the need for grater military and naval preparedness, and has emphasised £he futility of protests against acts g£ lawlessness when adequate armaments are lacking.

A Russian newspaper says that the Turks have evacuated Erzeroum.

'The Russians have repulsed eneffly attacks in the region of the Dne£e£er River.

■U-Ttie Greek Government has ■protested to the .enemy against ~skf b^Vabardment of Salonika by $|-/dips.

French aeroplanes dropped 200 bombs or a Bulgarian camp, causing 1000 casualties.

TUESDAY

The Roumanian Crisis — Menaces from Germany —Finn Roumanian a<c»ly — Russian Advance on .Czeoiovitz

jCjermaay and. Austria have suddenly informed Rbu mania that they consider the sale of wheat to England, and the election of Transylvaniar* Ipri T dentists as members of the Roumanian Parliament, as acts i;>f hostility. The Roumanian iO-o^ernrnent has made a firm >repiy. It is also reported that Germany has demanded guarantees of' Roumanian neutrality and the demobilisation of her army, but that R(>umania is encouraged to show chance by ijbe recent Russian suceGnses &%i the situation at Salonika.

.A-B American correspondent states " ik&i the Russians are daily advanci^ upon Ozernovitz,

THE WEEK'S SUMMARY.

the capital ol Bukovina, and that the Austro-Germans are bringing reinforcements from every available source.

The same correspondent says the effect of the new Prussian guns on the Austro-German trenches has fortified Roumania in rejecting the Austro-German demands.

Germany positively refuses to admit that the sinking of the Lusitania was illegal, and a crisis in German American relations is considered imminent.

WEDNESDAY

Defences of Egypt—All Weak Spots Guarded — Severe Fighting in Albania—Enemy Preparations in Belgium.

French newspapers describe the defences of the Suez Canal as formidable, and state that Britain has built there a network of railways, and has concentrated much heavy artillery and very large numbers of troops. The French believe that the German threat to attack Egypt is made merely for the benefit of the Turks.

There has been severe fighting north of Durazoz, in Albania. One report says the Austrians were driven back by the Servians; another, that the enemy compelled the Servians to retreat. The Greek King has called to the colours the majority of Greek men resident abroad.

Reports received through Holland state that Germany is making preparations for a great offensive in the west.

THURSDAY

Naval Actions —- In Adriatic and Black Sea—Admission of British Sea Power—lnvasion of Canada — True Story of the Baralong

A brisk naval engagement occurred in the Adriatic Sea on February 6, when four enemydestroyers were put to flight. Russian warships in the Black Sea have bombarded Turkish positions on the Anatolian coast.

A well-known German writer on naval affairs acknowledges tnat British sea-power is stronger now than before the war, and that the damage done to the British mercantile marine is insignificant.

A report from America says that 200,000 Mauser rifles have been distributed among Germans in the United States, and that German officers are preparing an invasion of Canada.

Details of the " Baralong incident " indicate that the men from the German submarine sunk by the Baralong were killed by incuriated American cattlemen on the steamer Nicosian, which the Germans had been preparing to destroy.

The Times refuses to believe that President Wilson has ended his controversy with Germany over the sinking of the Lusitania by accepting a compromise suggested by Germany.