London, Oct. 18.
While expressing satisfaction over the results of Britain's anti-submarine warfare, the press here today pointed out the lesson to be drawn from the Scapa Flow disaster and the necessity {0 reinforce protection.
All papers paid tribute to the professional skill and courage of the German U-boat which sank the H.MS. Royal Oak, the "Daily Herald" stating thal they were "worthy. of "The Times states that "in the midst of their grief for the loss of more than 800 of their comrades, the Royal Navy will be the first to acknowledge con the part of the captain and crew of the German submarine a brilliant feat of seamanship and daring."
"This is certainly a disturbing incl-dent," the paper adds, "providing. grave matter for investigation,"
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