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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
MENTION RETREAT
AS POSSIBILITY
:. BEFORE RIGA

London. Oct. %, 1877 A. M.-The fol-
lowing dispatch was received here to-
CAV from Reuters Petrograd bureau
"The Germans have informed the
inhabitants of Mitau. Courland, that
if they are unsuccessful in their at
tack on Riga and are compelled to re-
tire they will raze all villages in the
line of retreat.
German reinforcements which
have been sent is the Riga district in
clude Landsturm called out in Sep
tember, who have received little train
ing.
"A German officer captured by the
Russians at Ciartorisk, in the Pripet
region. spoke disperagingly Of the
Austrian troops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
TWO SURVIVORS OF
TORPEDOED SHIPS
REACH PORTLAND

Portland. Ne, Oct. 22.-Two, sur.
vivors Of British steamships torpe.
coed and sunk BY German submarines
A. Cook and John irvine, arrived in
Portland today on board the Brit.
ish steamship Salamanca. Cook was
second officer of the ship Cairntorr.
which had made several trips to port.
land, and whish was torpedoed ana
sunk on the coast OF England, March
Il OF this year. Irvine was a boat.
swain on the steamship Queen Will
heimina which was sent to the bot
tom OF the ocean with seven lives
the latter part Of May.
Second Ofiicer Cook said to3sv that
no lives were lost when the Carntorr
was sunk as the ship remained af,oat
Tor two hours after she was torpedo<d
and officials and crew had plenty Of
opportunity to leave the ship. .sws did
not see the submarine which fired the
torpedo. but we did see the t6rnea6
coming toward u.s. said Cook. a.How-
ever, there was not the sli1htest
chance to escape and after the shin
mad been struck she commenced to
I'LL ="
FINALLY one OF the big tugs on patrs,
DUTY came to our Assistance ana took
US IN tow and for time We hoped to
reach port about eight miles away. but
II was necessary for ~ to leave thu
Calrntorr ana get on board the ustro,
boat to save our own lives and q few
minutes later our ship disa ppeared be.
low the surface Of the sea-
The Salamanca came to Portland from
Port Said. Egypt. via Norfolk, Va, ana
was exactly 30 days making the entire
voyage. Splendid weather was encount-
cred the entire voyage ana no submar-
ines or mines were sighted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
KAISER'S AIMS
IN HIS ATTACK
UPON SERBIA

Paris. Oct. 20, 4.y5 A. M.-The Pc
tit Journal today publishes an inter-
view with DR.. NJ. B. Vesnitch. Ser
bian minister to France. in which
the minister is quoted as saying that
Emperor william desires to effect
three things by an attack on Serbia.
These things are:
First. a junction with Turkey : in
order 10 recruit soldiers from Asia
Minor; next, to impress strongly the
imagination OF the Nussulrnane, and
lastly to restore the 0ernan arsny's
prestige, lowered by the failure on
the Eastern and Western war fronts.
The expedition Of the Enteate al
lies. the minister says. not only will
spccor Serbia but win settle the 500
ysar-old Eastern question:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
IJNIONISTS WIN
ELECTION IN SO.
AFRICAN UNION

capetown. Union of South Africa. Oct.
2, via London, 1855 A. M.-The follow
ers Of Premier Botha and the Unionists,
who are supporting the premier are as
Sured bf ssafs majority, n the House of
:Assemsiys Of The onion Of South Africa.
The Nationalists who opposed the mill
itary operations against German South
west Africa and ars attempting to de-
feat the sPleH 10 despatch . contingent
Of the Union forces to Europe. thus
far have obtained only q seats, mostly
in the FSee State. Their victories there
were expected. as sentiment in that state
is largely in favor Of General Hertzog.
one Of the premier's most bitter oppo-
nents.
Contests for l2 seats are still unde-
cidcd. Returns from the rural districts,
however, are ovsEKhslminsay IN favor Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
DEMONSTRATION
IN BOSTON FOR
NATL DEFENSE

Boston. Oct. 22.-An all-day demon
stration in furtherance Of its campaign
for increased means Of national de-
fence was held today by the Massachp-
sets branch of the National Security
League demonstration camp on
Boston Common was the day time fea-
ture. Detachments from several COM
panies of the state militia dame here
to participate in the maneuvs>s, in
Guiding the preparing of camp.
serving mess. company drill. signalling,
machine gun practice and ambulance
work.
Governor Walsh presided at an eve
ming mass meeting, a which the
speakers included United States SEN
ator John w. Weeks, President A.
Lawrence Lowell OF Harvard Univer-
sitx and President Richard MacLurin
It the MASSACHUSETTS, Institute of Tech
nology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23

London, Oct. %, 2.35 P. MA dis
atch reaching London from Nish to-
day SAYS official announcement has
Nen made at the Serbian capital thas
Inc losses of the Austro-German army
II invasion have reached $4,000 dead,
Wounded and prisoners. The Serbians
ate said 10 have repulsed the in
nders
The message was forwarded to the
sxchange Telegraph Co. from It's
Athens correspondent. who says this
Information was contained in an ofh-
cal telegram from Nish to the Ser
ran legation at the Greek, capital Il
Stated that among the Austrian ana
'erman prisoners are many Officers.
The same dispatch contains denial
mat the Bulgarians have occupied
.anya. Veleza or Knjazevac, but con-
a'ms the report that they have cap
Wreo lstip and Kotchana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
NEWS OF RECENT
ALLIED GAINS
PLEASE BELGIUM

Geneva, Oct, 20, via Paris. Oct. q -
NooH-The Strassburg Post describes the
manner in which the Belgians received
the news of the successes won by the
allies on the western front last month
When the first news of the allies
victory became known feverish emo
ton took hold Of Brussels, says the
Post Boys in the streets shouted the
news. The number of German prison.
ers taken by the French and British was
greatly exaggerated. With great effront-
cry the French and Belgian national an
themes were whistled all day in thu
streets. but ON the approach Of Ger
man patrols there was silence.
There was general joy at the victory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
FURTHER SUCCESSES OF RUSSIANS
IN THE EAST ARE REFuTED BY A
COUNTER CLAIM OF A VICTORY

Russians During the last few days
70 officers and $500, men have been
taken prisoners in this district and one
tured. the Official announcement adds.
I The text Of today's announcement
by German army headquarters dealing
with the Eastern tbeauef OF the war,
is as follows; &
Army group Of Field Marshal Won
Hinaenburs =, Strens Russian attacks
against our positions 1T Sadewe, west
Of sKpsziahyE were Erepuissd. -
Our, army group Of Prince Leo
pold o. Bavaria: The Russians attack
ed northeast, east and southeast Of
Baranovitchf.' They were repulsed dur
ing a successful counter-attack east
OF Baranovitchi eight officers and 114o
men were taken prisoner.
Army group Of General Won Lin
singer: Our counter-attacks begun on
an extensive scale west OF Czartorysk
were' successful, the Russians being
repuised. We have begun pursuit Of
them. During the battles Of the last
few days - Russian officers, $500 men,
enc cannon and eight machine guns
were captured. The loss OF some of
our cannon which were captured yes
terday was due to an attack BY Rus
sian divisions to the rear OF our artil-
lery lines. Six cannon have been lost. -
Regarding the western theeater Of
war today's official announcement
says:
Nothing OF special importance has
occurred"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
FRENCH GOVERNMENT GAVE up the
USE Of EEFEL TOWER TO TRY OUT
TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN VOICE.

Paris, Oct. 2. 10 p. M.-The expert
ments which resulted in the successful
transmission this week of the human
voice wireless telephone between Airing
ton, Va, and the Eiffel tower here were
begun last June at the request of the
naya, bureau at Washington.
Lieutenant Commander W. r. Sayies
naval attaohe at the American embassy
to France conducted the experiments
on this side of the ocean and was as
sisted by H. e. Shreve. of the Ameri-
can Telephone & Telegraph Co., who
brought the apparatus from the United
States.
Although the Eiffel tower is constant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23

ly in use for military te!egraphy the
French government readily agreed to
suspend all communication both from
the Eiffel tower and from other French
wireless stations at intervals 50 as to
give the Americans every opportunity.
The experiments even went on during
the battle of Champagne
Colonel Ferrie, an electrical specialist
in the French army. has given much
time personally to watching the expert
ments. and he made a suggestion which
is said to have resulted Wednesday In
the receipt from Washington Of mess
ages of considerable length with the ut
most clearness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23

THE material of the navy is of the
utmost Importance. and the people
of the United States are soon going
to insist upon Congress providing for
a real American marine again." he
said.
President Maelaurin
President Richard c. MacLaurin of
Massachusetts Ifstitute of Technology
said:
Il can see little hope for civilization
unless the peace loving nations Of the
world can bind themselves together
and arm themselves with a stick big
enough to keep the peace.
President A. Lawrence Lowell of
Harvard University appearing he said
as an advocate OF peace characterized
as a bugbear, ''the fear that we should
ever be. military people, desiring
conquest" He added that preparedness
was recessaryeto the safety of the
country and that it would prove to be
a prevention of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
Stern RESISTANCE or SERbIANS
AND ABS0LuTELY unbR0kEN LINE
REPORTED By RETURNED OFFICERS

~.,o,;ki Greece. Oct. 20, Via Paris.
90 s.55 A. M-Onicers Of the
~ and British expeditionary force
Inc ,.s balkans who returned today to
a.,ariki from the Serbian front asset
-. Notwithstanding the odds against
as,ch they are fighting, the Serbians
'. not discouraged.
Eight Miles in Nine Days
81 would not advise you to bet 1e
..,ts that Serbia will be crushed -
~ one of these officers. Last Thurs
a. Ve we're north Of Ralia in the Sec
~ where the Austrians and Germans
40 making their principal attack. Ii
,oos them nine days to gain eight
lilies on that front. u.s. u
We saw long lines of Prussian and
Austrian prisoners going to the rear.
NJ Serbian line is absolutely un-
,oxen. The Scrbians are fighting
.rv inch Of the way.
-0nly Ave cannon of the allies and
,isht of the Serbiansv were lost around
pslrsde. Notwithstanding German, re-
.cfts. Seven of those cannon were de.
t-cyed before the city was captured.
Bulgarian Position
The Bulearians occupy Pirot on the
mute to Nish. They hope to effect a
mnction with the Germans. At the
uesent rate of progress ii will be next
war before this can be done
we left Nish on Sunday. At that
nme the only interruption to railroad
traffic was that occasioned by the
massage Of French troops, from SAL
,nIki northward. Bulgarian raids ON
he railroad were repulsed promptly.
No BuIgarians we're near the railway
,yound kumanovo.
tSince that time the Serbian war
,ice has acknowledged that the Bull
!arians have cut the Saloniki railroad
r two places).
THE loss of Istip has not even beer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
PAYS FINE FOR AUTO.
LAWS VIOLATION IN
GURNET BRIDGE CASE

Brunswick. Oct. 2.-Myer Davis was
arraigned in the Brunswick municipal
court this morning charged with VIOLA
ton of the automobile laws He pleaded
guilty and paid a fine Of 40 ana costs,
Davis is the young man who Thursday,
ran into the automobile OF DR.. James
J. Walsh Of Lexington. Mass, at Cur
net Bridge. He had one number, 1902
on the front OF his car which the DO
lice learned belonged to r. g. Stephen
son of Brunswick on a license issued
for Ford while Mr.. Davis was driving
Maxwell. In addition to the fine it
is understood Mr.. Davis 10 TO settle with
DR.. Walsh for the damage done to his
car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
HOPPE Defends
BILLIARD TITLE !,
WITH SUCCESS

Boston. Oct. 22.-Willie Hsppe to-
night successfully defended Mis- title a.
the worlds champion l4l baik line
billiard player. At the end Of the third
block Of his challenge match with
keJi YAnada. he had secured 1900
poihte to his opponent's 1881. Tho
match went d innings.
The champion was far from his Ax-
pert form tonight and Yamada scored
4ss points while Hoppe was accumu-
lating his required 500. The Japanese
player had the best high run OF the
night with 90 while Hoppe was able
TO score only So times consecutiyefy.
In four innings the champion returned
blank results. and in four a single point
was his best effort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23


Petrograd. Oct. 90, Via London. AS
P. M.--Further Russian successes on
the southern part Of the front were
announced today by the war ONCE. It
is announced that several Austro- Ger
man positions and more than 1900 men
have been captured.
Russian Announcement
The announcement follows:
BY an energetic surprise attack in
the region Of Novo Olexinetz, 80 versts
GO miles) north OF Tarnapoi eastern
Galicia) we captured portions of the
enemy's positions yesterday.
Similarly, we seized part Of the
enemy's positions in the region east
Of Lopouschno which Is north OF Novo
Olexinetz.
In the course of the day we made
prisoners in these combats Of l4s Off
GERS and about 1900 soldiers. We cap
tured two howitzers and numerous
machine guns" .---..
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EXPECT $4,000
MARCHERS IN THE
SUFFRAGE PARADE

New Yor., Oct. 22.-Woman suffrage
leaders predicted tonight that their pa
rade on Fifth avenue tomorrow after
noon will be, the largest demonstration
for the right of women to vote New
York has ever seen.
According to their estimate the parade
on Fifth avenue from Washington
Square to Central Park will have IS 600
marchers including several thousand
men,.
A feature will be living flag. made
by women representing 2 commonwealth
where women vote. headed by Mrs. VIM
ston Churchill and Mrs. Everett Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
The Berlin Statement

serlin Oct. 22.-(By wireless to
NyVille).-Bulgarian troops have ad-
,snced south Of Strumitsa and have
m !. the forces opposing them across
ae Vards river. it was officially an
%uhced today by German army head
0aarters.
occupation of Kumanovo and Veieze
T" bulgarian troops also is announced.
.ec Marshal Won Mackensens
..suo-German forces have further
rsneed in the north. General Won
e'ess' troops having reached line
n san'ns from Arnayevo to Siatina
Oun'sin while the army under Cen
~ Won Gallwitz has advanced to a
sou . running through salevac, Saw
aaovac ' " '
The Statement
sooays statement NV German army
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
ONE WAY TO
INFLUENCE THE
GRECIAN GOVT

Paris, Oct @. 425 A. M.-The Athens
correspondent of the Matin sends the
following under date of Wednesday:
THE only way of inducing Greece to
take military action is to send troors
to Saloniki in sufficient numbers. Min
listers Elliot and Demidoff (respe ,tively
British and Russian ministers to Greece,
have called on. Premier Zaimis but not
collective action by the allied ministers
is probable at present, for il would have
little chance of success. The Rumanian
military attache here is daily in close
relation with his German colleague and
the German minister"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
The German Report

Berlin, Oct. e2.-(By wireless to Say
vile, n. Y)-Russian attacks north
east, east and southeast of Barano-
vitchi have been repulsed by the troops
Of Prince Leopold of Bavaria, it was
officially announced by the German
was Office today. The capture of eight
officers and 1140 men is recorded
The army of General Won Linsingen
has made a counter attack to the west
Of Czartorysk and thrown back the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23

Many rich Belgians from the outskirts
of the city went into the capital and
ordered champagne. Many Of them
were accompanied by their womenfolk,
in splendid costumes.
AT the corners of the streets, where
the German official reports were pla-
carded, there were laughing, unbelieving
crowds. Then an enemy aviator appear
ed above the city. The citizens rushed
to the roofs of their houses thinking
1t was the hour of their deliverance.
I'VE must educate Brussels and the
Belgians.'' =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. SATURDAY. OCTOBER
FIRST And SECOND
CLASS POSTMASTERS
rs
ELECT OFFICERS

Washington. Oct H-With election of
ofncers and selection of Washington as
next years meeting place, the three day
convention here of the National Asso-
citation of First and Second Class Post
masters closed its sessions tonight.
John J. Cleary of Terre Haute, Ind.
was retired as president to the Office
OF honorary president. being succeeded
by CoIvin E. Selph Of ST.. Louis.
Thomas ]. Costello OF Springfield.
Mass, was chosen vice president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
SAY ALLIES CEASE
SENDING TROOPS
TO STRUMITSA

Naples. Oct. Il. $50 p. M.-Via Pa
ris, Oct. %. SIS A. M.-Passengers ar
irving on the steamer Montenegro
from Saloniki state that the depar-
ture. Of troops Of the Entente allies for
Strumitsa mas ber suspended. The
landing of lo-French forces is said
to continue.
According to the passengers the
concentration of Greek troops is be-
ing carried out actively at Saloniki,
where $1,000 Greek soldiers already
have been landed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23

the premier. At Witenhage, Professor
Hes Fremantle. a lieutenant of General
Hertzog was defeated. 1916 to 1851 At
Pearl, a Dutch CENTER former Premier
Herman of Cape Colony.sa supporter Of
General Botha was elected by majority
of two to one. At Losbsrg the premier
received 1851 votes against Tss.
Returns. from the Effe State indicate
that the Nationalists have won all but
one of the II seats. 9
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RICHMOND.

B. F.. Curtis was a business vdsatef
in Gardiner. Thursday, making tho
trip in his automobile.
At the regular meeting Of the Ken
nebec Valley Encampment No. 5, Fri
day evening, the candidate received
the Royal Purple degree.
Two men were before Judge Spauld-
ing. Thursday morning ON charge Of
intoxication. One paid q fine Of IS and
costs. and the other was sent to the
county Jail for thirty days.
Mrs. H.B Goodwin has returned to her
home in Skowhegan, after a few days
visit with her sister, Mrs. 8. n. PreblA
Jack MacSoriey and two cffldern re-
turned to Pennsylvania Friday, after
spending the past six months in town.
Percy Cobb. principal Of the Rich
mond High School. will referee the
Gardner and Morse football game, at
Gardiner Saturday.
Mrs. Amos Turner spent the FridA.
with her daughter in Gardner.
Frank Howe has returned home,
after attending court In Bath for the
past two weeks.
Mrs. C. N. James left Friday FOR Bos.
ton, where she viii spend the next few
weeks with friendA
At the annual meeting Of the Grand
Encampment Of Maine L o. o. r.. held
in Portland. Thursday. Dr.. Frederick
B. Peabody was elected Grand High
Priest.
Ernest Hartford and Donald Focte
returned Thursday from : trip to Five
Islands.
Mr.. and Mrs.. u. B. gmith and Mr..
and Mrs. A. n. Turner are on hunt
ing trip In the nortlsera part u Nsias
this ws1k, making the trip in Mr..
Smith'o automobile.
Joseph odiorne. who has been quite
i'll 1t his honas on Pheasant streeet. u
reported % b kaininx.
Quite = Iumbsr ~ the measb6tu Of
the DsulAh RsbsIAh Lodge Of thas
place win % 70 Portland Saturday eve
ming - the guests OF the ls6saga1
Lodge Of that city.
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DENY CAPTURE
OF STRUMITSA
BY THE ALLIES

Amsterdam. Oct. p, via London, 0.5s
A. MA telegram received here. from
Sofia by way Of Berlin. makes "a cate
gorical denial of the report that the
bulgarian city Of strumitsa has been
captured by Anglo-French troops. The
message states that in encounters which
took place with a few Bulgarian de-
tachments the French and British were
defeated and were unable to make any
advance toward the Bulgarian frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
CASUALTIES OF
BRITISH FORCES
SINCE OCT. l

London, Oct. %. SOC P. M.-British
casualties published since Oct. I. total
22s5 officers and 50,o72 non-conIn,is-
stoned officers and men.
These figures show an average loss
to the British army of nearly $500 men
day. This is considerably in excess
Of the casualties earlier in the war
and reflects the heavy losses of the
British in the recent fighting in Bel
GUM. During the summer the losses
averaged about 1900 daily. In April and
May, when the heaviest fighting at the
Dardanelles was in progress, the daily
average was about 5000.
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REINFORCEMENTS
FOR S Err BI A N S
I'm THE NORTH

Paris. Oct %. AIS A.. M.-The Ser
bian army at Valandovo has been or
dered to leave for the north to rein
force the troops there, according to a
dispatch received by the Journal from
Athens under Wednesdays date. 1t
is stated that Valandovo will be
guarded by forces of the Entente al
lies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23

London. Oct. 80, 439 A. M.-Great
Briialns reported offer to cede the is
lard If Syprus to Greece to induce the
atter country to join the Entente al
lies is opposed by the Morning Post,
which cdltorially characterizes the Of
fer Us bad diplomacy.
What 1t Indicates
Cyprus is very nice island with
fertile soil. a peaceful population.
revenue and a flourishing
trade." saws the Post. Now we pro-
poe 10 give it away in order to bride
Greece to fulfil her plain obligations
Ne do not like the transaction. 1t is
Tad precedent and might well en-
courage other countries 70 ask price
for their neutrality OF support. When
,he British empire is reduced to seeli-
ias part Of Itself for the military sup
port of Greece, things might be con-
sidsred AS in bad way.
Our strength in the Balkans seems
70 nave been in nerveless, incompetent
hands Meanwhile. Serbia struggles
desperately against great odds and the
chances of saving her grow remote.
The desperate position in the Balkans
is not the result of mere mistakes but
inability to stand by our friends or to
stand up TO our enemies. There is a
field here for courageous strategy and
able diplomacy but if strategy takes
the form of driblets and diplomacy the
Shape If gifts, our natural advantages
and superiu resources will not suf-
zee
A Weakening Policy
The Evening Standard says:
Our policy would be far stronger II
We ceased to reckon upon the inter-
yenton Of Greece at all"
This newspaper asserts the Quadru-
pie Entente has failed to recognize the
significance of the second dismissal of
Premier Nenlzelos. and interprets 1t as
demonstrating the deliberate decision
Of King Constantine not to side with
the allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-23
BRITISH STEAMERS IN !.
HAMBURG AT OUTBREAK
OF WAR ARE DESTROYED

London. Oct. 90. 1880 P. M.--rhA
british steamers City Of Berlin, Aux
and Iris, which were detained ut
hamburg at the outbreak OF the war
nave been sunk by the enemy.
The statement from Lloyds is all
that the censor will permit to be
publishsd at present.