ON THE SEA.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 October 1916, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

AMERICA AIDINIG SUBMARINES DISCUSSION IN COMMONS* Received Oct. 27, 'j.ao p.m. , ' London, <set. 2G. In tl<e House of Lords, Lord Sydenham raised the question of the U">3 depredations,, and asked whether her actions were in conformity with Germany's pledge. Lord Beresford said that he had alMays thought the German Government wanted to involve America in the war, to enable it to saj that Germany could not fight the whole world. Also, America would be a considerable assistance in the peace conference. It was a serious statement to make, but he maintained that America was aiding and abetting shameful wholesale torpedoing at sight, endangering lives. The torpedoing of merchantmen was becoming more serious, and we should take notice therof. Bir E. Grey replied that we have no undertaking with America as to what information she had, or what she would do therewith when obtained. We could only get information from the officers of the sunk merchantmen. The Government couid not answer Lord Sydenham until it was possessed of all tbe facts. He understood that the American and German Governments were discussing tile subject, and it was inadvisable to raise the subject in the House. He especially deprecated the discussion of American policy. MINE-SWEEPER SUNK. GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. 7 Reecived Oct. 28, 1.40 a.m. London Oct. 27,. ■ Oflicial: The enemy submarined, torpedoed, and sank the mine-sweeper Ganista. All the officers and seventythree men were lost, twelve men 'being saved. When last seen the ship was sinking, but was still engaged with the enemy's submarine.