On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 46, 29 January 1916, Page 5

On the Sea

WRECK ON NORTH AFRICAN COAST. United Press Association. Loildon, January 27. The Admiralty announces that 95 of the survivors of the steamer Tara, which went ashore on the north African coast in November, are in the hands of the, Senussi, and are being well treated. Efforts are being made to send clothing and comforts. FROM ROTTERDAM TO ANY OTHER PLACE. London, January 27. The Dutch-American line is opening a service from Rotterdam to Germany via the Rhine, in order to carry goods between Germany and America. THE SHORTAGE OF SKIPPINGLondon, January 27 Mr Runciman states that in order to relieve the tonnage the Government has decided to cut down nonessential imports. Paper pulp and other paper-making materials will be first dealt with. These materials absorbed two million tons of space annually. The whole of the British mercantile marine will lie brought under the Government in order that it may be used to the best advantage. The Allies’ Governments will be assisted by a small committee, of winch Lord Curzon will be chairman. r ihe import of raw tobacco, building materials, furniture woods, veneer, and some fruits might shortly be prohibited. A full statement of the method would be announced as soon as possible. The export of waste paper and rags would be prohibited, and the list might be extended until the strain on the tonnage was eased. Mr Lloyd George s • t'.'.i that Mr Asquith would be unable to make a statement on the progress, of the war before the prorogation or Parliament. TRAGEDY IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC. SUPPOSED WRECK OF A LINER. (Received 8.30 a.in.) London, January 28. The West African liner Appam, with 160 passengers, is believed to have been lost. A battered lifeboat

I-;; been picked up at Mahiera,