On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 98, 28 April 1915, Page 5

On the Sea

DESIGNS ON CANADA.

GERMAN SQUADRONS ERRAND OF DESTRUCTION. United Prebs Association. (Received 9.20 a.m.) London, April 27. The following message has been received from Portland (United States): Captain Branch, of the interned German barque Dolbeek, says that a German' squadron of fifteen vessels is heading for the coast of Canada, intending to destroy the cities and fortifications. The information was contained in a letter from an officer in the German navy.

Captain Branch believes that the squadron is making its way along the coast of Norway, thence proceeding to Canada.

IN THE DARDANELLES.

THE TIMES’ COMMENT.

London, April 27

The Times welcomes the lauding of General Sir lan Hamilton’s army at the Dardanelles, and states there should have been a conjoint action of the two services throughout. It is probable the navy is watching the lines at Bnlair while the landing force is attacking the south-westerly end of the peninsula in order to cover further landing operations. The attention of the Germans and Turks was diverted by feints at other points, giving the Allies on Gallipoli Peninsula time to entrench, which has been done successfully.

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

Times and Sydney Sun Service

London, April 27

The Berlin press affirms that' the German fleet is cruising in the North Sea, but it has not' been sighted by British warships. The newspaper Scotsman states that the Germans have not lost sight of Hedigoland day or night, but have kept in the shelter of their mine-fields in a condition of activity bespeaking their consciousness of powerlessness to strike. Fear of aggressive action on the part of the British has caused the withdrawal of practically every German submarine from the blockade duty, so as to protect the fleet and harbors.

The skipper of a trawler which unexpectedly returned to Grimsby was asked by the owner why he had come back. He replied: “The North Sea i,s a bit mixed up. On our port side was a minefield, on the starboard quarter was a German submarine, and above hovered a Zeppelin, so I thought it best to make tracks home.”

A correspondent in the Mediterranean says that every full ship, whether battleship, .transport, or cargo ship, is moving eastward, while those going westward are empty, and are returning for fresh loads of soldiers, ammunition and stores.

Dealing with the vessels engaged at the Dardanelles he declares that the Queen Elizabeth’s guns will make every other gun look ridiculous and contemptible. The gunners claim that they can almost land a shell upon a penny piece at fifteen thousand yards. They have already done some wonderful shooting right across the Gallipoli Peninsula.