SUBMARINES DESTROYED

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20911, 16 September 1939, Page 7

SUBMARINES DESTROYED

SUCCESS OF BRITISH SEARCH SURVIVORS CAPTURED WHEN POSSIBLE CONSTANT PATROLS BY DESTROYERS AND AIRCRAFT (Official Wireless) (Received Sept. 16, 11 s.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 15 The Ministry of Information states that British destroyers, patrol vessels and aircraft have been carrying out constant patrols over wide areas in the search for enemy U-boats. Many attacks have been made and a number of U-boats have been destroyed. Survivors have been rescued and captured when possible. PARIS, Sept. 15 It is reported that the British and French light cruiser and destroyer squadrons have sorted a widespread and systematic search for freighters and tankers “mothering” enemy submarines.

SAFETY OF SEAS OBJECT OF BHITIBH NAVY GERMAN STATEMENT DENIED (Omclal Wireless) (Received Sept. 16, 11 a.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 15 In a broadcast from Zeesen, a German wireless station, it was stated that all Netherlands vessels in future were to be more clearly marked, as a safeguard against British attacks. The fact is that no Netherlands or any other neutral vessels have been attacked by the British naval forces. As Mr Chamberlain said in the House of Commons on Wednesday the o-hject of the British Navy must be, as in the last war, to ensure the freedom and safety of the seas. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY OFF CHILEAN COAST UNIDENTIFIED SHIP SINKING (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 16, 11.45 a.m.) VALPARAISO, Sept. 15 Tiie master of the Chilean steamer Frcsla reported that an unidentified submarine halted his vessel on Wednesday off the Chilean coast, but the Fresia was not molested after the submarine had ascertained its identity NEW YORK, Sept. 15 A message from Chatham (Massachusetts) states a radio marine intercepted a distress call from an unidentified ship, which reported it wasi sinking after submarine shelling. It is believed to be in the south Atlantic. OOURTEOUS COMMANDER AN IRISHMAN'S TRIBUTE THE CREW CHEERED .United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlfbi, (Received Sept. 16, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON. Sept. 15 Patrick Walsh, a member of the crew of the ship British Influence, has reached Cork. He said the submarine's commander was a perfect gentleman. The submarine stood by for live hours: it called the attention of the ldabaake and remained until all the crew were picked up. lie added: "When we were aboard we gave him three cheers and the submarine's crew reciprocated. Our ship was hit after we put off, and sank in 20 minutes. DUKE OF WINDSOR VISITS MR CHAMBERLAIN AT NO. 10 DOWNING STREET (Unite— press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received SepL 16, 11 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 15 The Duke of Windsor say Mr Chamberlain at No. 10, Downing Street. HOPE FOR CZECHOSLOVAKIA PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT ANGLO-FRENCH RECOGNITION (United Tress Assn.—Elec. Tel. copyright) (Received Sept. 16. 11 a.m.) LONDON. Sept. 15 . Negotiations arc proceeding in I.ondon and Paris for Ihe establishment, possibly, in ten days, of a provisional Government of Czechoslovakia, headed by Dr. Benes, io be formally recognised by France and Britain.

TRADE ROUTES PROTECTION BV BRITAIN STATEMENT BY MINISTRY (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON. Sept. 15 The Ministry of information, in outlining the task of the protection of British bade routes, states that a daily average of 1545 British merchantmen of 30U0 tons and upward ia at sea in every ocean of the world, in addition to a further 7U5 in harbour. Throughout the navigable globe the Royal Navy has 85,00 b mites of see routes to protect. It is believed that no German cruisers are at sea in tbe broad oceans, but it may still be possible tor enemy raiders disguised as merchantmen to slip to sea in tbe same way as the notorious raider Wolf in mt--18. improvements In wireless communication and the use of aircraft, however, make tbe task of Isolated raiderr hazardous. RESTRICTION* RELAXED HEADLIGHTS AND TORCHES RE-OPENING OF THEATRES (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Sept. 14 It Is officially announced that certain black-out restrictions are belag relaxed. The changes Include the freer use of motor-car headlights and of torches by pedestrians. The reopening of cinemas also applies to theatres and other places of public amusement. Visitors to all »n----tertainments are advised to take gas masks. Sandbags have been placed outald' and other precautions are being take against bomb splinters. KEEP OUT OF WAR NOPE OF MR ROOSEVELT REVISION OF NEUTRALITY' \ (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. N (Received Sept. 16, 11 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 President Roosevoit, at the press conference, when subjected to numerous questions in an effort to elicit the exact degree of neutrality he contemplates for America, said no plsns had even been considered that could remotely be connected with the possibility of the United Skates getting into the European war. The President insisted that he hoped the special session of Congress would he confined to the revision of neutrality. ATTITUDE OF ITALY KEENING OUT OF WAR * ROYAL FAMILY AND MUSSOLINI Lofted Press Assn.—Bee. TH. Goprrfirfci) (Received Sept. 16, 11 a.m.) NEW YORK. Sept. 15 The Rome correspondent of the American Press states that the newspapers refer to the Crown Prince Umberto’s “name day,” their congratulations reflecting the close relations between the Royal Family and Signor Mussolini, which Fascist circlet allege are increasing, due to the feeling that II Ducc i 6 keeping Italy out of the war.