It is felt at Westminster, Reuter's Correspondent continues," that a unity of Ireland is impossible on the basis of neutrality, If Mr, de Valera could see his way to agree to fight alongside this country, there every reason to believe that the AimMeult question of partition could be finally. settled, The Government, he adds, keeping close watch on the whole position, as itis realized that an attack on Ireland is not a matter for her alone but affects very powerfully this country, A success ful attack on Ireland would mean that the Germans would have a fresh base from which to Iouneh their onslaught on this country, that arose, counter-measures would certainly Have to be taken by Bri ish forees, In view of the attitude of the Eire Government, such mea sures could not be taken unless an actual invasion has taken plac Meanwhile, everything possible. is Being done to strengthen the mille tary forces of Northern Ireland that they can combat an enemy attack if and) when it arlses—
Reuter, communique issued today' admits that one unit—presumably a capital ship—was hit by a 15- Inch shell {rom our forces. As previously announced, there were casualties among the British ships Jengaged yesterday.
In another part of the Mediterranean, one of our submarines, the Parthian (Li-Commander Rimington). has sunk on Ttalian submarine. The sighted on the surface at ise. The Parthian fired torpedoes and hit the Italian submarine, throwing quantities of debris Into the ait, "Her bows rose up at an angle of 70 degrees, and she sank, stern first."—Reuter.
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