On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 60, 6 November 1914, Page 5

On the Sea

NAVAL ENGAGEMENT IN SOUTH AMERICAN WATERS. GERMAN REPORT OF BRITISH LOSS. United Press Association. London, November 5. The Admiralty has received rumors of an engagement off Valparaiso, but discredit the German version, claiming a victory over Admiral Craddock’s fleet. The Times correspondent at Valparaiso reports that the Nurnberg, Gneisenau, and Scharnhorst sank the armored cruisers Monmouth and Good Hope, while the light cruiser Glasgow sought refuge. German reports from Valparaiso state that thq Monmouth was sunk, ,md that the majority of the crew perished ; also .that the Good Hope and Glasgow were damaged. (The Monmouth was a cruiser of 9800 tons, of 23 knots, built in 1901. The Good Hope is a cruiser of 14,100 tons, 23 knots, built in 1901. The Glasgow is a vessel of 4800 tons, biiilt in 1910, having a speed of 25 knots). GUNS SERVED TILL THE END. UNCERTAINTY CONCERNING BRITISH CRUISER. (Received 9.15 a.m.) New York, November 5. The New York Herald’s Valparaiso correspondent states that Admiral Craddock’s men fought gallantly against superior odds. The Monmouth was subjected to terrific fire, but the guns were served until the vessel toppled and sank. The Glasgow was damaged and ran to Coronel under the Good Hope’s protection. The Germans concentrated on the -Good Hope and ceased pursuing the Glasgow. The Good Hope’s fate is uncertain. REPORT. NOT CREDITED IN CANADA. I (Received 11.40 a.m.) Ottawa, November 5. The reported British defeat in South American waters is scouted in Government circles, although everywhere it is credited in the United States. MEAGRE PARTICULARS. LOSS OF THE MONMOUTH AC> CEPTED AS CORRECT. (Received 12.50 p.m.) London, November 5. No clearer light has been thrown on the Chilian engagement. All reports appear to he based on German statements. There is little doubt the Monmouth was sunk, the British being outranged. The Germans were unable to rescue the Monmouth’s men owing to a storm.

A GLEAM OF GOOD HOPE.

THE CRUISER UNDAMAGED.

(Received 12.50 p.m. ) 'New York, November 5. Advices from Valparaiso state that the Good Hope is undamaged.

THE REMUERA’S CLOSE CALL.

REPORT OF THE GERMAN KONISBERG S DISABLEMENT. 1

(Received 11.15 a.m.) London, November 5

The Remuera reported that on the way to Cape Horn two German cruisers threatened her. After leaving Monte Video, the Remuera sighted the warships. She extinguished all lights, wont at full speed, changed her course, and eluded the enemy. It is reported in London that the Konisberg has been put out of action in the Indian Ocean.

AUSTRALIAN PRESS COMMENT,

(Received 10 a.m.) Sydney, November 6

The Telegraph says: Apparently the British ships are at last in touch with the elusive German fleet in the Pacific. It would he a special relief to public feeling if the formidable cruisers which at one time were within three days of New Zealand could tie finally accounted for. Even the silencing of the Emden would be mpre welcome news than the capture of all the islands taken from Germany, GERMAN CRUISER STRIKES A MINE. London, November 5. Official: The German cruiser Yorck struck a mine, and sank, in Jahde Bay. Half the crow were saved. GENERAL. London, November 4. The Leipzig sank the steamer ’Vino Brandi on the west coast of South A merica. The Lowestoft steamdrifter Will and Maggie struck a mine. Six out of ton of the crew were drowned. THE HERMES’ CASUALTY LIST. Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London, November 5. The Admiralty announces that three were killed and 20 are missing off the Hermes. THE ADMIRALTY’S STRONG MEASURES. Times and Sydney Sun Services. (Received 8 a.m.) London, November 5. The Times, in a leader; says: “Wc are glad to see signs in many quarters of people beginning to awaken to the

gravity of the struggle and the consequences depending oil it. The Admiralty’s strong measures to prevent the indiscriminate scattering of mines on trade routes is unusual and unique, but the present circumstances and many recent disasters fully justify the decision.

COLONIAL NAVIES AND THE AD-

MIRALTY.

United Press Association. (Received 9.30 a.m.) London, November 5. Presiding at a lecture at the University of London on the defence of the Empire, Mr Bryce said the argument n favour of Colonial Navies was that ,hnv excited greater loyal patriotism md interest. On the other hand, doubt!ess, it was more conevnienfc that tiro Admiralty should have the unqualified lisposal of every ship flying the Ensign whenever urgent necessity arose. Everyone felt that central control was ibsolntely necessary in military and naval operations, both in the inter>sts of the Colonies and the Mother'and.

THE KARLSRUHE CAPTURES.

London, November 4

Fourteen hundred and seventeen nen and crews of vessels captured by die Karlsruhe have been landed at Liverpool, penniless. They assert that die Karlsruhe has been kept well inr’onued by steamer scouts from every mint of the compass. As soon as the memy’s vessels are observed news is lashed to the Karlsruhe. for - " ■