New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-06-05

Nice-Admirsl Boattys squadron. they
had the advantage OF the light and
adopted their fsvorite tactics Of hug
ging the coast. at the same time as
surfing safe retreat.
Atmospheric conditions then took a
change, which further helped the Ger
mans. A thin drizzle reduced the visi-
bihtv OF the British gunners thus were
greatly Handicapped, while with the
western sun behind them the British
ships easily were picked out on the
horizon. where the Germans were able
10 conceal their strength, covered as
thew we're by the coast Of Jutland.
Having succeeded at length IN draw
ing the whole German feet out OF IT'S
safe quarters. Nice-Admiral Beatty al
though greatly outnumbered ana run
ming heavy risks, determined to nang
on grinlv in order 20 detain the enemy
in full strength.
II was a daring mannuvre Inc
British fought doggedly and with great
pertinacitv, despite all disadvantages,
confident that reiniorcements were on
thc way.
The fight had lasted about couple
Of hours when the British battle-cruls-
ors Invincible, lndomitable and In.
flexible hove in sight, Rear Admiral
Hood flying his flag on the lnvincloie
as second in command OF the battle
cruiser squadron. They rushed into &C,
ton none TO soon for Nlce-Admiral
Beatty's battered feet.
The odds still favored the German
Nd
British ships were clearly distinguish
able against the light, while the Ger
man fleet was sheltered behind mine
field and lay well into the shadow OF
the shore. where the mist made them
difficult targets.
Invincible Sunk Early.
The conflict was mainly battle of
big guns. The Invincible, after hight
ing with the greatest gallantry and con-
sidersbly damaging the enemy, met her
doom and sank quickly. But much more
formidable aid now was at hand. II
soon was manifest that the Germans
meant business. The small craft were
brushed aside. and with the big ships
about fifteen miles apart the first ex-
change Of shots took place. Judging
bv the columns Of water rising on all
sides there could be no doubt that the
nick of German battleships were hurl-
ing broadsides.
While the famous new Hindenburg
has not been officially mentioned, there
is reason TO believe she was heavily
engaged.
Admiral Beatty's ship. the Lion, gave
a magnificent account of herself. Then
came the Queen Mary, the battle
SCARED Tiger. the Princess Royal and
- q
NOUS for her feats in the battle off the
Falklsnds. -,
From fifteen miles the range rapidly
was reduced to ten, and then to five
miles. BY this time a perfect inferno
was raging as the opposing battle
souadrons rained broadsides upon one
another.
Big German Cruiser Sunk.
Soon after the battle began in ear
nest one big German cruiser was seen
70 receive direct hit, and moment
later she was enveloped IN flames, SINK
ing almost Immediately.
In TO this time most OF the hghtng
had been done by German battle-cruis-
ers. but vessels of the Kaiser class now
Joined the fray, giving the Germans an
enormous superiority both IN ships and
gun power.
When the story Of the battle is fully
known it probably will be shown that
orc Of the deadliest enemies of the
British was the German mine field
The attackers also had to contend with
the danger from submarines and Zep.
pelins. The mine field prevented full
freedom of action on the part Of The
British squadron, which was compelled
10 fight in a narrow area, while the
Zeppelins and submarines, which were
near their base, were able TO operate
in such a manner as to be a most i'm
portant factor in the battle.