Austria’s Navy.
■■ " v ’ , • BRITISH BATTLESHIPS SCOUR THE ADRIATIC. AUSTRIANS SEEK REFUGE. (Received 8.50 a.m.) London, August 17. It is reported that four British battleships chased the Austrian cruisers Auro and Soziertjar which wore blockading Antivari. The Austrians took refuge at Pola, towards the Gulf of Venice. NO CONFIRMATION OF THE RUMOR. IS IT ANOTHER FAIRY TALE? (Received 8.50 a.m.) London, August 17.
Ihe Press Bureau says that the French Mediterranean fleet swept the Adriatic clear to Cattaro and sunk a 2400-ton Austrian cruiser. ,The Press Bureau, however, later states that there is no confirmation of the news of a naval battle in the Adriatic, and is inclined to discredit the report.
TWO WARSHIPS SUNK AND ONE BURNT.
Nish, August 17
It is semi-officially reported that the French on Sunday sank two Austrian warships at Budua, ignited a third; and a fourth fled to Cattaro.
ESSAD PASHA DECLARES HE WILL LEAD THE ALBANIANS.
Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London, August 17. Essad Pasha, who has returned to Italy, declares he will lead the Alha% ians against Austria. mm
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 100, 18 August 1914, Page 5
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180Austria’s Navy. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 100, 18 August 1914, Page 5
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