London, Sept. 8.
Replying to questions in the House of Lords today on the sinking of the British liner Athenia, Lord Stanhope, Lord President of the Council, said it vas impossible to estimate the number of casualties until the various rescue ships had landed the survivors different ports, Some of the survivors were return~ ing to this country, while some were xoing to the United States.
"According to reliable witnesses," Lord Stanhope continued, "the submarine fired a torpedo without warn-ug, then came to the surface, so there Is-no_ question whatever, regarding the cause of the sinking."
"Lord Stanhope said Lord Strabolgi was quite correct in suggesting that the part of the sea where the incident occurred was too deep for mine laying, "and besides, in any case, it would have been absurd to place mines there at all. We in this country are anxious to keep trade routes going. Therefore to place mines in that area would have been entirely contrary to the whole policy not only of the Admiralty, but of the Government. Therefore, the mere suggestion that a mine was laid by this country is obviously ridiculous and absurd."—Reuter.
Athenla Carried Gold Ingo!
London, Sept. 6.
The "Daily Herald" revealed that the Athenia carried £5,000,000
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