Abstract

Summary of the News

The article presents a summary of various news notes. Dissatisfaction is rife in England over the conduct of the war by the Imperial General Staff, and an attack has been made upon its director, William Robertson. The submarine is becoming an important issue both in Germany and among the Allies. Following upon the recent reports of revolts in the German navy over the drafts for submarine and patrol service, details of the trouble at the submarine base of Kiel are now available. Other news is about the harassing question of railway congestion that has received prompt attention. Evidence has uncovered the fact that many of the railways of the country had failed, prior to their control by the Government, to order sufficient locomotives and rolling stock.