On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 9, 9 August 1916, Page 5

On the Sea

SUBMARINE BREMEN.

ALLEGED ACCIDENT TO MACHIN- ' ERY.

Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 12.25 p.m.) Berlin, August 8. The Tageblatt states that the submarine Bremen sunk through an accident to her machinery.

AUSTRIANS IN ADRIATIC.

ENEMY CLAIMS VICTORY.

ONE SIDE OF THE STORY.

Press Association— Copyright, Australian andyN.Z. Cable l Association. (Received 12.25 p.m.) a ftlNtfWrk,i August 8. A Avireless from Berlin states that Austrian torpedo boats' and the cruiser Aspern engaged an Italian cruiser and sis destroyers in the Adriatic on August,2. The Admiralty claim that the Italians retired.

THE THEMIS AFFAIR.

STRONG FEELINGS IN SWEDEN.

Press Association—Copyright, Austra

iian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, August 8

The Morning Post’s Stockholm correspondent states that the Themis affair is somewhat critical. There if strong feeling in Sweden. The Government declares that as the twenty four hours have expired the Themis is no longer a prize, and refuses extension of time. Two Zeppelins anci German patrol ships are waiting ofi Slite. The Swedish press is unani mous that the havoc of the Germai raiders constitutes an unprecedentet violation of the neutrality laws DiplCmatic negotiations are proceeding.

THE SUBMARINE MENACE.

INCENDIARY SHELLS USED.

Genoa, August 8

There are eighteen survivors of tin Siena, which was bombarded by ; submarine carrying the Austrian flag The incendiary shells started a fire Six boats were lowered 1 , three bein; smashed. The others are missing.

The papers are indignant at the cal lous neutrals for not protesting a the outrages.