THE LUSITANIA

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 205, 11 May 1915, Page 5

THE LUSITANIA

A REVOLTING GRIME PRESIDENT WILSON'S DEMANDS GERMANY TO CEASE HER WAR METHODS •-*"■""- > _'" '-' ■■•* Lick. 'iviiaJ FULL COMPENSATION FOR EVERY AMERICAN LIFE ON LUSITANIA, GULFLIGHT, AMD FALABA ™~ ■; •■5-' . AMERICANS NOT FRIGHTENED

THE LUSITANIA.

206 PASENGERS S;WED. HARROWING SIGHTS ASHORE. LONDON, May 10. First-class passengers to the number of It.'s were saved, 93 second-class and eigitf of the +hird class. The only officers saved were the first and second, also the second and third engineers. Hugh Lane, Klein, and Stackhouse (the explorer) are still missing. There were harrowing sights.

At least thirty babies were laid out on the floor of a temporary murj-ue in Queenstown. Though the quickness of ;;he disaster was some justification, the people rushed and crowded the boats, despite the cries of the women and children. The first boat lowered contained mails and steerage passengers. It tapsied. Most of the collapsible boats remained fastened. When the boats on the starboard side had been safely launched, they were in terrible danger owing to the superstructure of the ship slowly descending. The funnels and davits killed many, and also fouled several boats. A BRAVE CAPTAIN.' LONDON, May 10. The captain of the Lusitania, when the water was almost flush with the bridge, turned to the man at thtwheel and said: "Now. try to save yourself; you have no further business here. Good-bye." The captain remained on the bridge.

NO SPECIAL PRECAUTION. FOR SAFEGUARDING. NAVAL DISPOSITIONS MUST REMAIN -SECRET (Reed. 9 a.m.) Mr Asquith, in reply to questions, said there was no object in approaching neutrals regarding Germany's hreaejhes of th e Hague Convention, unless they were prepared to take action

HEARTRENDING SIGHTS. LONDON, May 10. In some instances women, on recovering consciousness after being rescued by the boats, asked for their childr?n ; and on not finding them, went almost mad. The crowded boats moved over the sea among hundreds of people clinging to wreckage. It was horrifying to see hands slip off and the victims disappear with despairing cries. Lady Allen, wife of Sir Montague Allan, head of the Allan Line, was rescued, but her daughters, aged 14 and one, were drowned. Mr. Cassieler, a leading wins merchant, was rescued, but he lost securities to the value of £400,000. GERMANY'S OBJECT. ACTION OP. DESPERATE MEN. METHOD IN TIi.EIR MADNESS. (PvCC. 10 a.m.) LONDON, May 10 Mr Bouar Law, speaking in London, said: What did sinking the Lusitania mean? It might mean that th e Germans were simply running amok and their deeds were those of desperate men, but he thought there was method in their madness. Germany having failed to secure the sympathy of neutrals they were determined to terrorise th&in. The Lunkania outrage will convince v\ that not only soldiers but the whole nation is at war, and every oui.ee of strength must be directed to bringing rhs war to an end.

! Mr Churchill informed questioners that it was premature to discus s the Lusitania, pending an inquiry. It was impossible to disclose naval dispositions along the coast; th e Admiralty's resources were inadequate to supply escort to merchant or passenger ships. The Admiralty, owing to Germany's warning, sent the Lusitania directions regarding her course. Excepting the loss of the Lusitania, the entire sea borne trade was conducted without appreciable loss. No Exception was made in the Lusitania's case to the regular methods of safeguarding seaborne vessel. "THE MADMAN OF EUROPE." MUCH TALK IN AMERICA. NEW YORK, May 10. Germany is generally described as "the Madman of Europe." It is suggested that neutrals combine to bring him up. The Tribune demands that Germany renounce the policy of assassination, otherwsie others must be forced thereto, not to avenge the dead' but to defend the living.

Mr. Wickersham. ox-Attorney-Gener-al, appealed to the people of the United States to abandon the present senseless policy and cancel relations with Ger : many. He urges that an extra session of Congress appropriate an extra 250 million dollars to put the country in a condition to protect her rights as a neutral Power.

The Herald says the gravity of the situation is unmatched in American history since the Civil War. The colossal, cold-blooded outrage will cause such blinding whitelight indignation in the neutral world that there cannot conceivably be any thought of Washington's turning back from the Note of February 10th. CRIME FAILS TO FRIGHTEN AMERICANS. CENARDER SAILING WITH 579 • PASSENGERS. NEW YORK, May 10. The Cunarder Transylvania is sailing with 879 assenegrs. Only twelve have eancoilod their passages. A. German advertisement warningpassengers has reappeared in- the newspapers!

ITALY ANGBEED: CATHOLIC papers- .statements ROME.. May W. The T.nsilauifi incident has arouses intoase anger hi Italy; .: Tho , Carriere.;.. D'ltaHa' and ■ other Catholic organ* deplore Htfli shameful .TSlPtJhrd:-: of V";!T'-:~r .in ;V«;:;>j.-?-.-; ? r ::-' that the Pope is CCUVJIH-.50 ;■::,.; ta.c ! ;:-i.;:;j']o haveprov- \' ""■""''" ; ' --- ' :«_ w.

THE DARDANELLES.

GABA TEPE. "ONE OF THE FINEST FEATS OF ARMS IN HISTORY." MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S TRIBUTE. SOME STIRRING. EULOGIES. LONDON, May 10. Mr. Lloyd George regards the Dardanelles fighting as one of the finest feats of ariiiS in history. The achievement is eulogised by all the newspapers. The Evening Standard says: The news thills us with a large family, joy. The young country had a military reputation to make, and the deeds at Gallipoli established that reputation. Thosons of Australia have proved thjjt :1. r env fight with' und. scorn death, in

the spirit of the gallant fellows at Neuve Chapelle, who, as the Germans

confess, taught them that the new British army is not composed of hopeless raggamuffins. It is the privilege of Britons who are in the habit of canting that the country has grown old and tottering, to salute them. The Westminster Gazette says the extraordinary difficulties of the lancTing are overshadowed by the Australasians' dash and determination. They suffered severely, but it is doubtful whether any other troops in the world would Lave carried through successfully such an entirely individual operation. "We may well be proud of the men from the daughter country.'' The Star says: The story of great gallantly stirs our bl od. The young lions from the lands of the Southern Cross have come to aid the old lion, Avho is watching their deeds with pride and faith.

The Evening News says: It is impossible not to be struck with admiration of the marvellous dash, heroism, and efficiency of the Australasians in their prominent role in -important -operations. The peoi)le of Australasia will be wild with enthusiasm over the gallantry of their sons at the front. The Tall Mall says: The volunteer soldiers of Australasia have nobly made good. AMAZING DASH AND BE AVERY. COLONIALS DISDAIN COVER. GALLANTRY COSTS DEARLY.*' ATHENS, May .10. Eye-Witness, .reporting on the recent fighting, says that the heaviest losses were borne by the Australians and New Zealanders, whose one fault was their complete disdain of cover. Their bravery and dash was amazing. In some cases the men, after rushing the first Turkish trenches in ten minutes, charged ahead clispite the appeals of their officers, penetrating several miles inland, suffering heavily when Turkish reinforcements compelled them to retreat.

Some of the troops pay the warmest' tiili te to the Australasians. The German officers endeavoured to create a diversion by donning the uniform of British and Australian officers, mingling with our men and giving them false orders. TURKS SUFFER TERRIBLY. A VALLEY FULL Of DEAD. 3.000 PRISONERS REPORTED. (Times and Sydney Sun Cables). LONDON, May 10. The Turkish press admit that Gallipoli fighting was of the most furious description. One valley is full of dead. "The Allied warships vomit hell on our positions. We were unable to drive out tlie Australasian troops, who, despite a murderous fire, continued to deliver the most desperate bayonet charges on our t'unches." A correspondent estimates that there are 3,000 prisoners, in addition to the losses. The eremy, strongly entrenched on commanding heights on fhe western extremity of the peninsola, surrounded the Allied troops. Several positions were taken at the bayonet p >int, drawing in the enveloping circle. The Turk:."!: defence is weakening under the warships 7 artillery, and the ultimate capture of the positions is certain. Mitylene reports that ten thousand Turks wounded in the last two battles have boon transported to Constantinople.

HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT, ATTACK ON NIEUPORT REPULSED LONDON, May 10, 2.15 a.m. Between Nieuport and the sea Germr.n attacks were repulsed wRh losses. The British sained ground from Elles. The Allies made ' marked progress north of Arras in the direction of Loos and south of Lareney, taking Lie latter on a front of seven kilometres. At seme pieces the trenches strongly fortified. PRGGRZ3.O uZFQRTS. GERMAN ATTACKS REPULSED; OUR LINE FIRMLY HELD. (Reed. 9 a!m.) LONDON, May 10 Sir John French I'sports that on Saturday night the enemy continued east of Ypres, attacking again to-day, but all were repulsed with heavy Josses. Our line i s firmly established. In the morning we attacked lines be. tween Boilgrenier and Saint Hubert, gaining ground southeast! towards Frotilled.

Herlis and Strande railway junction, north of Lille, and the Canal bridge at Don Fournes. Dies, Marquille B and Labassee wer e also bombed.

A RUSSIAN REPORT.

GERMANS REPULSED. PETROGRAD, May 10. Official: Russia admits the German attack on Libau, and adds that the Russians repulsed attack? j n the direction of Meectabors? :•:■ -■-. r ..'' .-.•