On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 295, 11 December 1914, Page 2

On the Sea

PRINCE ALBERT. Timm and Sydney Sun Bbbvicm. . (Beceived 8 a.m.) London, December 10. The Naval Board has examined Prince Albert and does not consider fhat in health he is fit to return to his snip. THE NAVAL VICTORY. SATISFACTION GENERAL.

Ottawa, December 10

There are great rejoicings throughout Canada at the result of the SoutM American battle. Official circles express satisfaction, as the Pacific trade routes were constantly bein gendangered. The presence of the Germans in the Pacific was not disclosed during the early months of the war. The Rainbow wirelessed the Leipzig in San Francisco harbor from her position outside, asking the Leipzig to come out and fight. The Leipzig's captain had previously told American interviewers that lie intended to dispose of the British warships in the North Pacific one by one. He refused the challenge. It was understood that only the Bremen and Karlsruhe were now in the South Atlantic. Sydney, December 10.

Intense satisfaction was expressed in trade and official circles at the destruction of the German Pacific squadron, thereby ensuring security for Australasian interests in the Pacific, and the safe despatch of troops. Melbourne, December 10.

The joy that prevails in naval circles at Admiral Sturdee's victory is tempered by the fact that the Australians did not' participate. The Navy Office officially states that after the destruction of the Good Hope and Monmouth | the Admiralty despatched a strong i squadron from European waters to deal \vith the German This fleet has brilliantly avenged Admiral Craddock's flo.feat. Unprecedented enthusiasm prevails, and flags are flying. FIVE HOURS' FIGHTING. THE NUREMBERG ALSO SUNK IN THE ACTION. SEARCHING FOR THE DRE3DEN. (Received 10.10 a.m.) London, December 10. Official.—The I\uremberg was also sunk on the 18th.

The search for the Dresden continues.

The action lasted five hours with intervals. The Scharnhorst sank after three hours and the Gneisenau two hours later. No British vessel was lost. HINDUS JUBILANT. United Pufm Aesooiatton. (Received 9.5 a.m.) Delhi, December 10. There is the keenest jubilation over Admiral Sturdee's victory. 'congratulations for the NAVY. 1 (Received 9.85 a.m.) London. December 10. The King and the Admiralty have congratulated Admiral Sturdeo and the squadron. The action was fought on the Bth. not tlie sfch, as lias been stated in some cases. Sir John French, on behalf of the Expeditionary Army congratulated the Navy.

ACTIVITY OF THE BRESLAU.

(Received 9.25 a.m.) Seba&copol, December 10. The- Breslau afctacflced Russian transports on Wednesday, but did no damage, and was driven off by aviators.

INTERNED STEAMSHIPS.

(Received 9.50 a.m.) London, December 10

The Hamburg-America Co. states that it does not intend selling ships interned in America.