Shanghai, May 17, The German claim made on May 14 that two British eruisers and one destroyer were sunk and one cruiser and two steamers of 2,500 tons and 8,000 tons were severely damaged is, wholly untrue, it was stated by the British Naval authorities in Shanghat yesterday.
Since March 16, the Germans have—claimed that they have sunk or severely damaged 20 capital ships. This number, it is pointed out, is five more than the fetal British 'Naval strength at' the outbreak of war. Propaganda of this sort is manifestly absurd, the Naval authorities' statement, concludes. civic responsibilities. Tt Is al_ such times as these that a "key" man can a spelt of duty, say al night, to relieve his comrades,
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