With the Fleets.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 266, 20 April 1915, Page 5

With the Fleets.

GERMAN SHIPS IN THE NORTH SEA. A NAVAL EXPERT'S OPINION. GREEK STEAMER TORPEDOED. BRITISH SUBMARINE ASHORE. London, April 18. The Times' naval correspondent credits the German fleet movements in the North Sea. He suggests, that the battlecruisers Derfflinger, Seydlitz and Von der Tann have .been restored, and other vessels completed and commissioned, thereby appreciably strengthening the navy. He adds that the movements of the German navy are never purposeless. Amsterdam, April 18. The Greek steamer Vmurden, bound for Monte Video, was torpedoed in the North Sea. The crew were saved. Mines recently washed ashore in Holland are dummies constructed of wood and canvas, suggesting that is short, of explosives, and is using .bog-ies to frighten Dutch shipping. London, April 18. The Admiralty states that the submarine El 5, while reconnoitring the ■mine-field, went aground at Kcphez. ' Constantinople, April 18. It is officially stated that 24 of the crew of El 5 were rescued and made prisoners; seven are missing. Amsterdam, April 18. A Constantinople telegram states that the Majestic and Swiftsure bombarded a fortification near Gabetepeh on Thursday. AUSTRALIAN NAVY THANKED.

BY THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. Received April 19, 9.20 p.m. Melbourne, April il. The Admiralty has written to M>\ Pearce, expressing appreciation of the services of the Australian navy, saying the operations in the Pacific reflect the greatest credit on Admiral Patey, tlic-' Naval Board, and the Government. THE MANITOU MISHAP. OVER FIFTY CASUALTIES. Received April 19, 9.20 p.m. London, April 19. The bombardment of the Dardanelles was resumed on Saturday. Official: Twenty-four' of the Manitou's men were drowned, and twentyseven are missing, due to the capsize of the boats. ADMIRALTY'S REASSURING STATEMENTS.

NO LOSSES IN THE NORTH SEA. NOTHING DOING IN THE DARDANELLES. Received April 19, 11.45 p.m. London, April 19. With a view of dispelling rumors regarding a Dardanelles disaster, Mr, Churchill has announced that nothing lias occurred since March 18, except a local bombardment. He added that the Allies have not sustained any loss in a naval action in the North Sea. THE SO-CALLED BLOCKADE. GERMANY TCTUSE NEW SUBMARINES. Received April 19, 11.45 p.m. Berne, April 19. The Germans announce an effective blockade of Britain from to-day, by means of submarines of a new type. ADD ENGLAND. Lieutenant Gladstone was shot in the forehead while trying to locate a sniper. TURKS BOMB-DROPPING.

ON WARSHIPS AT TENEDOS. * Received April 19, 11.45 p.m. Athens, April 19. A Turkish aeroplane dropped bombs at Tenedos, where there were several warships. No harm was done. The Allied seaplanes chased the aeroplane, but it escaped. GERMAN OFFICERS FROM THE GOEBEN. Received April 19, 11.45 p.m. Athens, April 19. Officers of the Turkish torpedocr have been interned at Chios. The Germans belonged to the Goeben. They relate that they slipped through the Dardanelles a month ago, and lurked about the Asiatic shore on the look-out for transports. They found the French troopship Mariitou separated from her escort, and torpedoed her. Then followed the exciting chase by the enemy cruisers.

TWO BOATS CAPSIZE. Received April 19, 10.25 p.m. London, April 19. Official: One of the Manitou's boats capsized, and the occupants of another were thrown into t'ic water through a davit breaking while lowering. The Manitou was undamaged.