The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-12-30
SUBMARINESAGAIN ACTIVE
TEUTONS' SUB-SEA BOATS
. EVINCE GREAT ACTIVITY.
Situation Continues
Full of Rumors of Possible Cabi-
net Changes.

London, December 27.-The de-
parture of the Indian army from
France for another field of action
was the most important feature of
the days news, so far as the British
public is concerned. Whether the
new field of action is Egypt or Mes
opotamia, is not announced. In both
these theatres there are presumably
already considerable bodies of In
dian troops.
1t is assumed that the places of
the Indians in France have been filled
by drafts from the new armies raised
on the soil of the United Kingdom.
In connection with tonight's an
nouncement it is worth noting that
larger and more important share the
youthful Prince of Wales is taking in
the business of the empire. 1t is ex-
pected that the British public, both
home and colonials, will read with a
peculiar sense of national pride the
kings words to the Indian veterans:
Before you leave France send my
dear, gallant son, the Prince OF
Wales, Who has shared with my ar
mics the dangers and hardships of
the campaign, to thank you in my
name"
Conflicting Reports.
The Turkish official communication
sent out today, which contained
claims to successes in the Egyptian
theatre, called forth an official denial
from the press bureau, which states
that there has been no fighting be-
tween the British and Arabs except a
British attack on the principal Arab
force near Mersa Maturu, and that
the Arabs force "was dispersed with
trifing loss to our troops"
The Turkish version says that the
Turks took the offensive and killed
three hundred British, put the re-
mainder to flight and captured a
quantity of booty.
The news from the other wal
fronts continues to show no import
ant developments. The Russians are
winning successes against weaker
enemy forces in Persia; the British
in South Persia have had some Sc
we're fighting with the Turks without
materially altering the situation; the
allies at Saloniki contemplate their
nearly completed Notifications with
the utmost satisfaction; on the west
front there is little to report except
minor artillery and bombing opera
tions
Submarine Activity.
The resumption of Teutonic sub
marine activity is evidenced by the
sinking of half dozen ships in the
past twenty-four hours, with the los:
of eighty liyes in the case of the
French steamer Vile De LIE Ciotat
while two boat loads of the crew are
missing in the case of the Belgian
steamer Ministre Bernaert.
Although today was holiday IL
England the members of the British
cabinet returned hurriedly from the
scenes of their Christmas festivitie:
for an important meeting at which
were discussed the Derby recruiting
scheme and other matters which must
be threshed out when parliament re-
convenes.
The parliamentary situation con
tinues full of uneasy rumors and
some changes in the cabinet are be-
ing widely talked of.
There is a possibility that Sir Ed
ward Grey's health may compel him
to leave the cabinet, although he at
tended today's meeting. The sudden
return of Winston Spencer Churchill
to England, likewise, is the basis OF
many rumors, David Lloyd-George,
the minister of munitions, received a
great ovation from the holiday crowd
when he arrived at Downing street
for the cabinet meeting.