ON THE SEA.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1916, Page 5

ON THE SEA.

BAITING THE BRITISH. " IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. ' J; . TEUTON JEERS. ' ' _ / Received Nor. 27, 11 p.m, , ! " London, Nov. 1(5. The Dai]; Mail states that German destroyer? succeeded again in escaping, despita Mr. Balfour's pledge, resulting in tl'o exposure of Britain to the enemy's jeers. Mr. Balfour', reputation h disastrously affected. The Times says the matter is too grave to allow anyone in office who is unable to guarantee the safety of the Channel. The British naval policy was in imminent danger of degeneration. It was time a resolute offenisve was undertaken. The German Press express astonishment at the invisibility of the British Fleet, and refer jpfrinjly to the Orleans' ability to take a pleasure trip in the Channel unmolested. Even the thunder of the German puns is unable to bring the Fleet from its hole;. ARMING OF MERCHANTMEN URGED. STRENGTHENING OF ADMIRALTY. . Received -Nov. 2S, 12.50 a.m. London, Xov. 27. The Daily Telegraph, in a weighty leading article, advocates thr- arming of merchantmen, so that every ship should at least have one gun, preferably two, forward, in addition to a gun in the stern. Bombs for piratical boarders would also be worthy of eonsideration. The article adds: "It is known that steps are being taken to strengthen the Admiralty. Young, active brains must be brought to bear on this new phase )f naval warfare." HERMAN TORPEDOING Gi!IEV« : • ANCES. Copenhagen, Xov. 2tf. ftwedish papers of nil shades denounce the German torpedoing of neutral vessels. The Conservative papers consider that the latest tactics are due to Herr Zimmermann's appointment as. Foreign Secretary, - GERMAN DESTROYERS- RAID, ITS EFFECT. London, Xov. 26. Correspondents of Lloyd's Weekly at .Margate and Ramsgate agree that there was little excitement on Thursday night. It was calculated that the gunfire was ten miles off. Vivid flashes lit the horizon, and many quitted their beds and joined the crowds on the seafront. The Channel said has stimulates the demand fijr a more vigorous Admiralty policy and the arming of all merchant(Dep. WARNINGS FROM CANADA. New York, Nov. 2fi. ■j Incoming liners received wireless Turnings from Canada that it wa= believed two German submarines were (iue to arrive in America.