THE LUSITANIA SUNK.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12539, 10 May 1915, Page 5

THE LUSITANIA SUNK.

The World Stands Aghast. Europe Wholly Condemnatory. [Br Electric Telegbaph—Copykigiit.] Pee Peesb Association.

SHOCKING LIST OF LOST,

London, May S (8.20 p.m.)

The Admiralty statu that the total •-urvivors of the Lusitania are -.658, though possibly fishing boats will have ~ (e\v more aboard. 'J'hey have already i-.mJed 15 dead bodies, and trawlers Jimial that they .are bringing 100 " Onh a few first-class passengers were. "' The ship sank in -fifteen to twenty-' live minutes. It is reported that she ff ! is struck by two torpedoes. fhe Cunard Company give the uum-b-r on board, as 2160, including: British 9-36. American 188, Russians 82, and 4nic French, Italians, Belgians, PerGreeks, and Scandinavians. b ' a ■ (3.15 p.m.). j-'ortv-Jivc.more survivors from . the Vdsiiaiiia have been landed at Queeiist'oivn I' l ' olll a <' r i^ el '- , : _ . Tiic Admiralty deny that the Lusitania was armed.

NO PANIC ON BOARD

PROFOUND IMPRESSION IN LONDON.

Received May 9, at 5.25 p.m.

London, May 8.

Survivors state there was a great m "sh and then a good deal of hustling ru-ued, mothers and children being separated in the first confusion. There was no panic, and all quickly recovered their self-possession. The liner shivered from stem to stern. There was no chance of the vessel making the shore, for she settled down imraSliiMelv. 'J he list was so great that the passengers feared the vessel would capsize, and it was impossible to launch the port boats. . The women and children were placet! in the boats first. ~..,., The women saved visited yueenstown quays early in the morning to learn if their husbands and children had been saved. The Admiralty announce that there, is little hope of"more, survivors. Received May 9, at 10, a.m.

London, Alay S. Captain turner was saved. Nearly all the officers perished. The captain remained on the bridge till the last- and went down with the vessel, but his lifebelt kept him afloat ;or three hours, till lie-was rescued. Twenty-two of the rescued passengers died. One hundred and six Americans perished, thinking the ship would float. The vessel sank in less than thirty minutes. - . Scarcely any event in the war has made the same profound impress ion in London. The threats prior to the sailin" of the- vessel were lighjly dismissed. y.ven the submarine activity at- Kinsale during the last iew days did not- cause anxiety, the public pinning their faith to the liner's speed. At first the rumors were frankly discredited. Hea-ived Alay 9. at 10 a.m. London. Alay 8.

The offi'-ial confirmation produced a slictk. -Most people were unable to icalise that a great disaster had happened. Slowly tiie facts were accepted. The one question asked was : How inany are saved '? -,

The absence of information deepened tlic- anxiety. Distressed inquire i& besieged the Cwnard Company's offices, ineluding many Americans. Tliere u'ere heartrending scenes, but "tire "'officials lvere without, information.

The crowds in Ccckspur .street increased hourly, the offices remaining open all night. Ilic weather was perfect, with a hot gentle southerly breeze.

Received Hay 9. at 0.0 p.m. London, May 8

The Bfeliop of London has cabled-to the New York Tribune stating that the sinking of the Lusitania. is a colossal crime, staining the reputation of the perpetrators for ever. A Mansion House Fund has been opened.

Violent hostility is-being shown to German members of the Stock Exchange, several being tin-own out of the building.

AMERICA ASKS FOR AN EXPLANATION.

MUCH INDIGNATION AT NEW YORK.

SITUATION SAID TO BE GRAVE.

Washington, May 9. Mr Gerard, the American Ambassador, has been instructed to inquire if Germany is responsible 'for the Lusitania's less. If so. details are wanted. Public- indignation is growing in intensity, and there is extra police protection around the German and Austrian Embassies.

Count Berrstorff announces that if 'lie Lusitania was disarmed before her 'Jest-ruction Gennanv was not advised «' the fact.

London. Mav 9. Washington lias asked Berlin" for a feporl, on the Lusitania, based on the natement- of the submarine's commander.

Despite President Wilson's appeal for coolness, hi;;], officials declare that the Mtuat-ion i> very grave. Public opinion '!> rapidly reach in- a pitch of excitement. . i

Hit: IVvs comments in the bitteresti, .'? °'. l ' lc Government's supineness I .the tace of an' appalling disaster. "'nations arc growing of an outburst ■Mnist. Germans.

May !.).. .at 5.5 p.m. w London. May S. -laroiii;! interrupted a German wirei» "'Jin tin- -V w York World to Ilerr «a.vui s : -We believe that a mesiiir" l ""'- ' WJII »' Vnl y one justification r tin- u..-,miction of the Lusitania--1 »<-> "vk-cmed by millions of GeriVii" i",'-' 031 "--- Your re P ] J' '"'ill °c of ■ .'"'".'a-M-- benefit to Germanv during

• r . \cw York, Mav 8. Jiif .V-iv Y ( „j< World savs the Ger- ,;:'"-- l '«-'iiiiatii]gly claim that fair 'io.K ,"~" i '■ H -'V >!l e'rai. yet- murder [.„;' ' !ot weem,. innocent and innocuous ;„,, victim has been warned and ' r j,.|,, !>c, ':i- ls m exercising his lawful to on, - le !Itt ° f tnC Wal " UaS ,j,j,il , -t'-'J opinion and so "trill ,'n "V rma "v> Decades kJ ' Gerniany can live down II V l:uil word. nni;"'' ,"- i 2' r il> un « savs that a ■j, 1 , 0 '! v.iuca remembered the Maine , U ""I torgct the Lusitania. ' May 9j ; at - - pm _ . - _.

•w. „ New York, Mav 8. t!,.;"j says the destruction of va<i H r. J * i!: ! niil , r(> P''esents piracv on a ijj,,,,"' . s ' ,; ' l " it murder than anv oldlli»uM, i • I,c sa > vs > tllat we hotl,t„ l 1 m f| ' oni action. Wo'otc it iv M> \, l ""'"anity and our national sclf--1' <t to af .(; " Poiit; Vl .' ,fiK ' !aI ,'•'*•. Washington was told L»iit»n •"" , |,|Kla y morning that the thilj ,j!;^. 1 5 was fixed for Tl'i""' ' Stat'o- \'Y"' r . 1,-n] «nds- that the United suard iif v uum °diate steps to safe'"t,' 1 '"-? oi ' citizens travelling State.,, >. v l)o!,lts 0, . ,t tbat tLe X'nit-ed arouiM n X "''- reco £ n, ' £e d the war zone ■-nan il^ nta, . 1! - refers to the Ger,;vr< b- warnlu g to the passen!,>4:in.-' 1\ L usitania to refrain from ~!" 'i>Vi ' V°ya.i:e.. : as evidence that \ttUi,' s kuown to Germans weeks iihat'-JVi)" 1 "* 11 has announced l;,nir »iinitim,V( UMtalua cai ' rie d arms and l ß 'ami," i??- lt wa ,« not necessarv to give I'lie ve ° f ' announced that i slll -'li-i-l L TK ' d BO ammunition. If IUJ been armed she might have

been interned in American waters as a warship. 'J. lie New York Herald says the destruction of the Lusitania 'is it coldblooded and premeditated outrage. Warning letters and telegrams were received revealing that Germain- contemplated this high-handed bloody act. ihc warnings reveal callousness that makes one turn sickened as from .the work of the wholesale human butcheries of medieval days. The same journal says: "A way out may be found for the United States with dignity and honor without bloodshed."

Tiie Times, in an article headed "War by Assassination." says: 'Tn the history of the war iio single deed is comparable in inhumanity with this horror. Germany Tias i'ajlen within the scope of President Wilson's admonition. There must be a further" communication to Germany, and something more than a protest, nnd we hope the notice we are compelled to take, will recall the Germans to a sense of reason."

AMONC THE PASSENCERS

MANY NEW ZEAL-ANDERS IN THE LIST.

Received May 9, at 3 p.m. London, May 8. The Press Bureau reports that there were 279 first-class British passengers and 725 other British passengers aboard.

The—passengers included Mr D. A. J Thomas (the Welsh coal king) Lady Alac-kworth, Lieut. Stackhouse (the explorer), the Rev. Basil Maturiu. Mr and Airs J. C. Mackay (Aucklanders). Mr Charles Klein (playwright), Air Justus Aliles Forman (the author). The vessel carried 187 American passengers. Received Alay 9, at 0.0 p.m. New York, Alay S. The Americans aboard the Lusitania include Air Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (of coaching fame). Air Charles Bowring (chief secretary of the East African Protectorate). Air Elbert Hubbard. The cargo was valued at ±150.000. The missing include Air Elbert Hubbard (the author) and his wife; also whole of the theatrical company recently touring with the play, "A Pair of Silk Stockings."

Airs Band and her son. and Air Fred Lasseter (of Sydney) were among the passengers saved. The following names: of New Zea'landers nil the -Niagara's list appear in the Lusitania's list: —Air and Mrs G. A. Learovd W, Bailev. Suthersi. G. H. Ttirton. Air. Airs, Miss and Ataster Neville, Airs Wickham. The survivors include Airs Learovd and maid. Dr A. Thomas-' states that Lady Alackworth was picked up unconscious, after being in the water three and ahalf hours. She recovered: He says the Lusitania was torpedoed fifteen miles oft' shore. She was headed shorewards after being struck, but- sank in fifteen minutes. He heard only one torpedo.

The first and second officers and 67 of the crew, including four stewardesses, were saved. The Lusitania was struck on the starboard.

Five boats reached Queenstown late on Friday night, when there were pitiable scenes among the barefooted men and women who were thinly clad ; and soaked with seaweed. ! A Greek lady, an expert swimirier. swam a long time before being rescued. Received Alay 10, at 8.40 a.m. London. Alay 9. All--Vanderbilt is considered dead, and Charles Frohman'.s body has been recovered. Air F. S. Peargon, an American financier, perished. Received Alay 10. at 8.40 a.m. • London, Alay 9. There are 44 American survivors. WHY NO CONVOY? Received May 9, at 3.15 p.m. London, Alay 8. There are some complaints owing to the absence of armed escorts for large liners approaching the coast.

CANADA'S RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION.

THE WORK OF FIENDS. Ottawa, May 9. Hon. George .Foster, Acting Premier, says that the sinking of the Lusitania was the act of fiends contravening all the usages of war. In the worst days of piracy pirates would have scorned such a deed. The plot was undoubtededly enrofullv Dimmed, and such villainy shocked the world. British people 'would refuse to be intimidated by such outrages, but neutral nations must now sec exactly how Germany was an outlaw among the nations. There was only one field left for the German war lord to exploit, namely, private assassination., and doubtless this would soon be entered upon. Many Canadians have been lost, and few cities in the Dominion am unvisited by bereavements.

AUSTRALIA MORRIFIED

Received May H). at 0.10 a.m. Sydney. May 9. The sinking of the Lusitania has created a universal feeling of horror. Continual issues of special editions are eagerly sought. The press and public ask what has "Washington to say to Germany's latest outrage against civilisation. Christianity, and neutrality. The Sunday Times bitterly protests against the freedom allowed Germans, and demands the immediate internment of every German, who is a potential ■menace.

Received Jlav 1(). at 10.10 a.m. Sydney.. May 10. 'l'lie Sydney Morning Herald, in a leader, says that of the Lusitania was none the less murder because it must' be attributed to a government and not to an individual. The result of the progress of science in_Germany lias been to arm soldiers with a weapon crueller than any in the annals of warfare., and once the seal© <>f war turns against them, they will find that a nation which sets itself above every law and humane instinct has all mankind for its enemies. The Daily Telegraph, in a leader headed "The Crime of the Age." says the Germans openly flouted the moral sense of the whole world. They had probably come to the conclusion that the present Government of the United States would never declare war on Germany, no matter what outrages she commits, there-fore she had no solicitude for the Americans aboard. The world would not be satisfied, nor principles of external justice vindicated until the authors of the deed were brought to trial and to the supreme punishment for the crime of wilful murder.

THE CAPTAIN'S FINE RECORD.

Received May 9. 10 a.m. London, May S. Captain AY. T. Turner began as a cabin boy forty years ago. He has commanded most of the 1-irgc Cunarders and was soon to be given the com ma-nd of the Aquitania.

INQUEST OPENED.

Received May 10. at- 9.40 a.m. London. May 9. An inquest on the victims of the Lusitania has opened at Queenstown. The Coroner remarked that it was a ease of a powerful warlike engine-at-tacking an unarmed passenger vessel without warning. The inquest was adjourned.

SHORE BOATS DO SPLENDID WORK.

London, Mav 8

According to the best available information, the. Lti-sitania was torpedoed' about 2 o'clock. The signalmen at Ivinsale Head observed the liner in difficulties at 2.12 p.m. Apparently the first wireless for help was 1 i>ickedi up at Queenstown three miimtes later, and Kinsale rcr>ortcd at 2.33: "'Vessel disappeared." Twenty boats were counted on the scene immediately after, all belonging to the Lusitania. They were capable of carrying fifty to sixty each. it was known that the liner carried more than sufficient boats to accommodate the passengers and crew. Meanwhile Admiral Coke ordered four naval vessels and all available tugs trawlers, and lifeboats from Queenstown. Help was summoned from all neighbouring stations. Many motorboa t< were prominent in the rescue work. A Greek steamer was among the first on the scene and towed the boats towards the harbour. The motor boats rescued -30 passengers and transferred them to the Admiralty tug Stormcock. They then :ieturned and towed several boats. Soon fleets of the Lusitania's boats were slowly moved towards' the slip re. A fleet of motor | boats was despatched from Cork to meet the survivors,, and the wounded* i were soon placed in the hospital, where several died. Survivors were landed at various ports.

Received May 10, 0.5 a.m. London, May 9. Many passengers were stupifled by the fumes' of the torpedo. Before the Lusitania made her final plunge her stem rose high- in the air, and she remained in ■ that position for several* minutes.

A stoker named Tonner, who escaped from the Titanic, states that a torpedo went right through the engine room, and a few minutes later the ship was torpedoed on the port side, (suggesting that two submarines were lying in wait. Mr Cowpe.r, of Toronto, a journalist, caught a glimpse of a conning tower a. thousand yards distant, and he then noticed the .track of a torp-rdo. The Lusitania wa? struck forward. There was a- lontT explosion, and portions of the splintered hull were sent flying in the air. A few seconds later-'another torpedo struck her. The crew immediately- got the passengers to the boats. Everything was done in a orderly manner. Some of the boats could not be launched, and had to be cut away as the vessel was sinking. There were a Targe number of women in the secondclass and about forty babies. The Lusitania immediately she was struck took a heavy list. Those who made for the port side had very little chance.

The first class passengers were lunching at the time of the disaster.

All the survivors were in a pita bio condition.

GERMANY EXULTANT,

ATTEMPTED JUSTIFICATION,

TALK OF COAIPENSATION TO AMERICA. Received Alay 9, at 5.5 p.m. Copenhagen, Alay 8. ... Berlin telegrams print in colossal type the loss of the Lusitania. They regard the use of the torpedo as a new triumph of German naval policy. The general impression is that- England got what she deserves. Received Alay 10, at 0.5 a.m.

Amsterdam, Alay 8. The Cologne Gazette, while depre-' eating the drowning of non-combatants, says that England will doubtless make a terrible cry about the so-called barbarous warfare, but will say nothing about the great quantities of war- material for the Allies that- were aboard the Lusitania. Moreover, says the paper, two twelve centimeter guns were mounted on the vessel. A Berlin telegram says that Admiral Von Tirpitz has received hundreds of telegrams congratulating him on his success.

The newspapers regard the sinking of the Lusiatnia- as Germany's answer to the destruction of Admiral von Spec's .squadron, but say nothing of thedeath of Americans. Some of the 'papers hint that if any Americans are lest Germanv will be only too glad to compensate the relatives. Received Alay 10, at 8.30 a.m. Berne, Alay 9. The sinking of the.Lusitania was welcomed with great joy in. Germany and Austria.. The Rhine towns are bs-flagged.-and.it is stated that the Kaiserhas ordered that the school children be given a half-holiday. The majority of the German papers do not express regret- at the piracy, and do not mention the danger to women and children. They add that as the, Americans were forewarned of the risks of the voyage, they must bear the consequences -of war conditions. The Berliner Tageblatt says the Lusitania was au auxiliary cruiser more: strongly mounted with guns and manned than any German.- and therefore she must have been prepared for attack. Berlin, Alay 9. Official; —As soon as the Government learned that the Lusitania was, carrying such extensive contraband as to give the Allies sufficient material for several weeks she resolved to, torpedo the vessel, as all other considerations must yield to the safety. of the German soldiers. It is hoped that the torpedoer will rescue passengers where possible.

Received May 10., at 8.50' a.in.;" Amsterdam, May 9. The German newspapers state that as the Lusitania was armed it is impossible that a submarine- could rescue the passengers. .Paris, May 9. Mr Shoningcr, ox-President of the 'American-'Chamber, of Commerce, interviewed, said the. Chamber would consider making reprisals by boycotting everything German.

FORFEITED ALL RIGHTS

Received May, 10, at.8;50. a.m. « .London, May 9. A meeting of members of; th© London Stock.Exchange decided.to forcibly refuse admission to German members.

ACUTE GERM AN DEMONSTRATION

Received May 10, at 9.45 a.m. London, May 9

A. number of German, shops at Liverpool have been .wrecked. Twenty rioters were arrested at Evertofi, and. their comrades- endeavored to rescue -them. The police .dispersed the crowd" with batons. - :.:/.'

DISTRESS FUND.

Received May 10, at 9.40 a.in; London, May 9. The Lord Mayor of Dublin is issuing an appeal for a relief fund. : He says that the of 'the 'prearranged -murder of hundreds of iunocent passengers is an unprecedented ■shock to the.. whole civilised, world, which stands dazed and horror-stricken before the sttipeudovis atrocity.' The monstrous, dastardly crime knocks at the heart of every individual.

CONTIN ENT At PA JjVE RS DENOUNCE GERMANY.

a universal outcry. Received i[ay 10, at 8.30 a.m. London, May 9. The French, Dutch;-.and;-Danish newspapers outspokenly denounce the callous warfare against 'humanity. '::■•:.": X ■. The Joucinal des-D.eba.ts asks.whether Germany is not seeking to set the whole world against- her with a view to finding an excuse for her inevitable capitulation. The Swedish papers express unanimous condemnation, and even the Gsrlnauophile organ N.va Dagligt Allehanda stigmatises the sinking of a great line r simply because slie was British as an unpardonable crime, which-will evoke a cry of horror and indignation throughout the civilised world. . " . . Tile Norwegian papers express detestation of"the crime. The Morgcnblad -says the Germans meant to terrify, but they h:ul terrified their friends, and terror-breeds hate. German trade will feel . this keenly, especially in America when the war is over.

TALES OF SURVIVORS

Eeceived May 10, at 8.40 a.m. London, May 9. The voyage was pleasant and un-

eventful <md" nobody believed that Germany woidd dare outrage civilisation by tlie destruction of a liner-full of noncombatants, many being citizens-' of nations with which Germany is at peace. After passing Fastnet the Lusitania slowed down and the boats were swung out as a precaution. A sharp lookout was kept and full speed was. ordered. When the- vessel was off Kinsale the first torpedo entered the •stokehold, causing a terrific explosion, which was followed by another explosion that sent great columns of water and huge quantities- of wcod splinters on deck. A boat containing 30 passengers tilted into the sea owing to the ropes sticking.

Altogether ten- beats were successfully launched.

Received May 10, at 9.4-5 a.m. London, "May 9. A lady had an extraordinary escape from-the Lusitania:' She was thrown into, the sea and was giving up hope Ay-hen she was suddenly drawn down the. funnel, but a tremendous rush of air shot her put and she fell into one of the boats severely injured. London, May 9.

I) r Moore, an American, said that at 1 o'clock lie saw a submarine's conning tower on the port side appearing and disappearing and altering its speed. The Lusitania ivas> .meanwhile zigzagging at, 18 knots. Presently the submarine disappeared and the Lusitania. ceased to. zigzag. We sat at lunch and about 2 o'clock heard a. muffled drumlike noise from forward. The ship trembled and began to list to starboard. Unless the first submarine was able to run rings round, the Lusitania there must have heen a second hidden to starboard. L heard' no second explosion. The general excitement in the second saloon was soon quieted, and hy the time we reached the deck the list had made" walking-'-difficult. Most of thepassengers wont to the promenade deck, and within; a. .few minutes the rail wasonly twelve feet above the water. A stewardess struggled on to the promenade deck under a load of lifebelts;' The ship was settling bow first. Dr Moor© entered' a. boat and got clear, but the boat leaked, and though the passengers bailed) with' their hats she sank. Many rafts were afloat, and these saved a large number. All accounts show that there was no panic among the passengers, while the crew showed magnificent courage and discipline. The passengers firmly believed that the vessel would not sink, especially' as after the first heeling she did not- list further.

One.'passenger states that eight boats were hanging' over the side when the vessel sunk. -.

Received May 10. at 5.40 a.m. London, May 9. Tile survivors, while-in the boats, saw a submarine's periscope after the Lusitania foundered.

,Mr ¥. Ganntlett, of "Washington, interviewed, said he quitted a boat which was being lowered and swam to a piece of wreckage. Tiiis proved a collapsible boat, .and while he was ripping it open with his knife another passenger entered and both were enabled to rescue 30 people who were struggling in the water. They noticed a cluster of women and children under men's protection on the port side of the Lusitania, and as the vessel plunged the little army slid down to the starboard side, dashing, against each other until thev were engulfed.

L.USTANIA CARRIED NO CUNS.

London, May 9. The Admiralty denies the statement that the Lusitania. carried guns.

AMERICA NOISILY INDIGNANT.

Received May 10, at 8.50 a.m. " '■ •' "Washington, May 9. At the. opening of the Horse Showvisitors protested against girls selling Kaiseibloom, the ■ German national flower. Several people, trampled on the flowers and ejected the sellers. New York. May 9..

Count Bernstorff's warning, cabled on May 2nd. ' reappeared in the news; papers, and many people at Washington received letters from officials in Germany asserting that Friday had been fixed as the day of destruction of the Lusitania: Received Mav 10. at 5.40 a.m.

Washington, May 9. Senators closely in touch with Mr Wilson assert that there is no chance of the United States making war on Germany; one reason being that the United States is unable, to despatch :iii army to Europe and another that the United States' navy would find nothing to do owing to the British bottling up the German fleet. . Senator Barah has asserted that when Americans were killed and. robbed in Mexico the United States regarded it calmly and she was unlikely therefore to do anything'- in the face of a similar occurrence on the Lusitania. ■ New York. May .' 9.

There is much depression throughout the city. The American liner Philadelphia, however, departed to Europe with her cabins full. Count .Bernstorff hid in his hotel with guards placed at the door.

INDIA HORRIFIED

Received May 10. at 8.50 a.m

'.'■'■" Simla, May 9. . Tho use of gases caused indignation throughout India, but the Lusitania affair has aroused an indescribable feeling of horror. .'... '.. _..,, ..