ON THE SEA.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 October 1916, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

. ATLANTIC SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN, THE SINKING OP THE STEH-lANO. ' Washington, Oct. .1. Tin? .survivors of the 'Jtanhano, who nave arrived at Newport ascribe their experience when the ship trsis to-pedoed Miss KJizabetli Butler, of St. .Johns, said: ''We had just sat down to supper When we suddenly heard a shot and someone called, 'The ship lias been <lrcd upon. Their J heard the captain shout, 'Everyone put on life preservers. l I went below decks and donned a coat and life preserver. [ had no time to take my belongings. The jllieers urged the utmost haste. As we went over the side we knew a submarine liar! stopped the ship, though some hardly 'believed it. I lost 150 dollars, all my savings." A. C. Tickel], chef of the Stepliano, underwent his third submarining when, the Stephana was attacked. 'He was on board the Marquette, which was submarined near the Dardanelles, and also on board the Manitou, which was submarined off Malta. NEW AND SERIOUS PROBLEM. AMERICAN VIEW OF THE RAID. Router Servicp Received Oct. 10, 5.5 p.n,. Washington, Oct. 0. The raid is/Tiot regarded with approhension, though it is realised that it may develop perplexing questions. General opinion shows tiiere is little disposition to believe that American interests are menaced. Germany is apparently following a pledge to keep her submarine -warfare within international law by warning passengers. It is pointed out that geographical proximity could not impair tlu; legality of properly conducted sea warfare, and that attacks marked the opening of the campaign in the western Atlantic. Officials 'believe it possible there may lie half a dozen submarines engaged, together with a supply ship of the Dentschland type. The New York Trilmne comments on the fact that the United States is faced by a new and serious problem containing visions of paralysis of foreign trade. It is believed that Britain will hold America responsible. The brazen effrontery of the submarines and the call of the naval officers makes America's position ridiculous in the eyes of the world. GERMANY'S PROMISES. OXI,Y CREW OF KINGSTON" MISSING. VICTIMS WELL CjUvtSO FOR, Received Oct. 10, a.' p.m. New York Oct. 0. After conferring with 'President Wilson at Long Beach, Count Benistorff declared that Germany would abide by her submarine promises. All of those aboard the kfiown victims of the XJS3 are accounted for, except the crew of the Kingston, who have possibly lieeii rescued by an outward bound steamer. There were 210 survivors landed at Newport, many being taken to the homes of the millionaire members of the summer colony, who organised temporary relief. The Stock Exchange and wheat market later recovered. NINE VESSELS SUNK. AMERICAN DESTROYERS WATCH SHIPS GO DOWN. i '-PROTECTING NEUTRALITY AXp [ _ EFFECTING RESCUES." Renter Service. Received Oct. 10, 11 p.m. New York, Oct. 9. The captain of the Nantucket lightship states that nine vessels were sunk on Sunday, but tile names of only six have been obtained. In one instance the American destroyers were so thick on the scene that the commander of the submarine asked two to make way to allow him to blow up his prey without damaging the others, i The passengers of the Stepliano declare they were attacked by UGI. The i captain of the lightship heard a. sub- ■ marine fire three shots at the Stepliano, but none Hit her. The Stepliano then lowered her boats and transferred her passengers to the torpedo boats stand- [ >"« by- ■ Officers of au American destroyer boarded the Stepliano and ascertained ( that the passengers and crew were safe. Then tlie submarine crew boarded the vessel and opened the sea cocks. Three Allied warships are ofT Nantucket, also American patrol vessels, with the objecting of protecting neutrality and effecting rescues. 1 The steamer Frederick VIII, with Mr. Gerard (the American Ambassador) [ aboard, is reported three hundred miles off Nantucket. ' Officials of the Cunard, and French j and Italian lines declare that their 2 vessels, which carry guns, wiU sail as j usual. 1 A 'DOUBLE OBJECT SUGGESTED. New York, Oct. !). Newspapers agree that the visit of the submarine is intended for the double object of an audacious shaking of the fist in the face of Americans and the accomplishment of as much destruction as possible. There is also, doubtless, the wish to influence the Presidential elections.