On the Sea

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 3, 28 November 1916, Page 5

On the Sea

the suomarine mehace. !N AMERICAN WATERS. WARNiNQ AGAINST U BOATS.

Press Association—Copyright, Auatr« Ran and X Z. Cable Association. 'Received 9.50 a.m.)

New York, November 27

There are pars'stout reports of tin proximity of I boats to rtlie coast, Incoming steamers are being wirelessly warned to keep a sharp look-out not to show lights, and to avoid tin •regular sea lanes. There is widespread belief that the Cod has not left these shores.

BRITISH AUTHORITIES ALIVE TO THE SITUATION. Press Association—Copyright. Reuter’s Telegrams (Received 10.35 a.m.) London, November 27. In the House of Commons, replying to a question, Mr Asquith assured the House that the matter of dealing with the renewed enemy submarining was engaging the unremitting attention of the authorities, and all possible steps were being taken to deal therewith DEMAND FOR TON-FOR-TON POLICY. Press Association—Copyright, Austra lian and N.'Z. Cable Association. Received 10.35 a.m.) London, November 27. The popular demand is spreading, and meetings are beuig promoted jn i melon and the provinces to insist on the ton-for-ton policy.

ENGLISH CHANNEL RAIDS. press Association—Copyright, Austro iian and N.Z. Cable Association 1 London, November 2(5. The Daily Mail states that Gorman destroyers succeeded again in escaping, despite Mr Balfour’s pledge, resulting in the exposure of Britain to the enemy’s jeers. Mr Balfour’s reputation is disastrously affected. The Times says the matter is too grave to allow anyone in office who is •unable' to guarantee the safety of the Channel. A The British naval policy was in ifniuinont danger of degeneration. It was time a resolute offensive uas undertaken.

The German Press express astonishment at the\ invisibility of the British Fleet, and refer jeeringly to the Germans’ ability to take a pleasing trip inthe Channel unmolested. Even the thunder of the German guns is unable to bring the Fleet from its holes.

The Daily Telegraph, in a weighty leading article, advocates the arming of merchantmen, so that every ship should at least have one gun, preferably, two, forward, in addition to a gun. in the stern. Bombs for piratical boarders would also be worthy of consideration. The article adds: “It is known that steps are being taken to strengthen the Admiralty. Young, active brains must be brought to bear on this new phase of naval warfare.”