London, Dec. 23.
Plans for the protection of British fishing fleets, the nature of which is not disclosed, are now in preparation and are likely to be put into practice pondent. kI soon, writes Reuters naval corres-
The present time is excellent for making the necessary arrangements, as normally the English fishing fleets remain in port over Christmas and the Scottish fleets enjoy a holiday at the New Year.
Retaliation for destruction of the pocket-battleship Admiral Graf Spee is considered here to be the principal motive behind German attacks on fishing craft.
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