ON THE SEA.

Taihape Daily Times, 28 January 1918, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

LONDON'S PORT.

MAY BE CLOSED TO TEADE.

LONDON, January 24

A deputation of London members of the House of Commons interviewed the Shipping Controller to-day with Reference to the report that the Port of London, was being - closed to merchant shipping, pointing out that this would caiiSje a vast -dislocation of labour and trade.

DIRIGIBLES ATTACK SUBMARINE

Received 8.45.

PARIS, Jan 27

French dirigibles threw several bombs at a submarine. Hits were observed, which seemed to unsteady her. A mine-sweeper thereafter threw some shots, which had apparently taken effect, as a large oil patch was disclosed. ~ >a ■%

U-BOATS BLOCKADING CANARY

ISLANDS.

SINKING SPANISH SHIPS.

Received 8.45

MADRID, Jan 27.

Reports "show that German submarines are literally : blockading the Canary Islands, not sparing Spanish ships. The Islanders are protesting against Germany extending the danger zone.' ' -'