On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 276, 19 November 1914, Page 5

On the Sea

NAVAL CASAULTY LIST. United Press Association. (Ileceived 8.45 a.m.) Loudon, November IS. Mr Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty) has announced the total naval losses as follows: — 222 officers and 3455 men killed; 37 officers and 428 men wounded; o officers and 1 man missing. 1875 TO BE ADDED. (Received 10.40 a.m.) London, November 19. The naval casualties do not include 875 of the Good Hope's crew, and 1000 navals interned in Holland.

THE VALPARAISO FIGHT.

London, November 18

The Press Bureau states that the captain of the Glasgow reports the discipline was the same as at battle practice. The Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and a small cruiser found the range of the Good Hope and Monmouth, the Otranto, which was silhouetted a gainst the sunset, being hampered by the heavy head sea. The third salvo caused the fire on the Monmouth, the next an iinemnse explosion on the Good Hope, the flames being 200 feet high. The Glasgow was unable to succour, and escaped at full speed. The Glasgow's official report adds: "When the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were first seen, the Good Hope wirelessed to the Canopus: 'Am going to attack the enemy.' They were then 15,000 yards distant. We had the advantage of the light, but were outranged. After sunset the failing light made it difficult to see the enemy. At 7 o'clock the enemy opened fire at 12,000 yards. The Good Hope, Monmouth, and Glasgow replied." The Good Hope and Monmouth were both afire. The explosion aboard the, Good Hope occurred at 7.30, lesulting in its total destruction. Both sides continued firing. The Monmouth, being badly down in the bow turned seawards. The Glasgow signalled to the Monmouth: "The enemy is following us," but received no re* ply, and, as she was unable to render any assistance, she vent full ahead to avoid destruction. At 9 30 she observed 75 flashes, doubtless the final attack on the Monmouth. The conduct of the officers and men was admirable, though it was most trying to receive a great volume of fire without a. chance of adequately returning it. 1

THE COEBEN AND BRESLAU. London, November 17. The Germans aboard the Goeben state that they escaped from Messina, on a pitch-dark night. The warships which were lightless, went right across the bay, and on botli sides could ese the lights of the British warships. Searchlights often explored the sea at a few metres distant, but luckily a fishing boat attracted the attention of the British ships, and the searchlights were concentrated, on that spot. Slowly and silently the Goeben and Breslau sneaked past, and got into the open sea. When out of danger they wfiit at forced speed, and fled to the Greek coast.

AN EMDEN INCIDENT. London, November 17. An officer of the Bucknall steamer writes that when the Emden captured the Kabinga, Captain 'Mueller 1- arnt that the captain's wife and children were aboard. He thereupon presented the ship to the lady, telling the captain to inform the owners that, so far as they were concerned, the ship bad been seized and sunk. PRISONERS FROM THE EMDEN. Singapore, November 17. Official: One hundred and fifty of the Emden's crew have been made prisoners. THE KAISER REFERS TO A NEW AND STRONGER EMDEN. (Received 8,45 a.m.) Amsterdam, November 18. The Kaiser, replying to condolence from the town of Emden, alludes to the cruiser's tragic but heroic end, and to the cruiser which gathered laurels even in the last battle. He adds: "A new and stronger Emden will rise, to the bow of which an Iron Cross will be attached in memory of her predecessor."

FORTS OPEN FIRE AT SMYRNA. (Received 8.40 a.m.) Athens, November 18. The cruiser Tennesso anchored ni Vourla sent a launch to seek permission to enter Smyrna, but the forts fired on the launch which returned to the ship. The commander intimated that he- would enter forcibly if necessary. (Received 12.45 p.m.) New York, November 18. The Tennessee incident has been officiallv confirmed.

THE CONSULATES IN DANCER (Received 12.15 p.m.) Washington, November 18. The State Department has been in-

formed that the Turkish forts atSymrna fired ou the American cruiser Teunesse. It is understood th» cruiser was sending bluejackets ashore in order to protect the Consulates. Mr J. Daniels (Navy) admitted fears were entertained for the safety of the American Consulate, but he was unable to take action until further information was available.

DUTCH NEUTRALITY. .*.'■ COMMANDER AND WIRELESS OPERATOR UNDER ARREST. (Received 8.40 a.m.) Batavia, November 18. Commander Rupeke and Wireless Operator Voltz, on the warship Preussen, which is interned in Sabang Bay, have been arrested on a charge of violating the Dutch neutrality. Although the wireless installation was dismantled, the authorities discovered a secret antennae erected on the mast.