ON THE SEA.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 July 1916, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

SUBMARINE TRADERS. MORE TO COME. New York-, june 14. There is intense interest in the Deulschhind. It is reported that she will make a night dash. Count Bernslofl insepeted iier and placed official letters on board. Hie Now York World's Berlin correspondent states that the third German freight submarine lias been finished and the fourth is ncaring completion. The shipyards are working night and day on submarines. A PERTINENT QUERY. • - Washington, July 14. The American Consul at Bremen has licen asked why lie failed confidentially to advise the Government of the Dentscli'hihl's departure.

t THE DECTSCIILAXD. " Received Ju!y ]C, 11,5 p.m. (Renter Service.) Washington, July I®. The State Department lias formaiiv ruled that the Doutschiand is a merchant ship and entitled to treatment as such. TWO TRAWLERS SUNK. Received July 10, 5.15 p.m. London, July 15. A submarine sank two trailers, The Germans treated the crews considerately, the commander stating that he hoped the war would soon be over.

IiXTEXSIVE NAVAL CONSTRUCTION", Received July 16, 5.5 p.m. New York, July 15. Rear-Admiral Peary advocates the building of eight 25-knot battle-cruisers, carrying 16in guns, for the Atlantic, and a similar fleet for the Pacific, jv NAVAL COLLIER LOST Received July 10, 5.5 p.m. New York, July 15. A tug rescued 142 of the crew and marines from the naval collier Hector, which broke in two off Charleston lightship, during a hurricane en route to San Domingo.