Inhalt: Lübeck 1533-1898 - Hamburg 1405-1896 - Niedersachsen, insbesondere Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Kurfürstentum, Königreich und Provinz Hannover sowie Herzogtum Braunschweig 1503-1902, Ostfriesland 1295-1884, Städte Braunschweig 1581-1705, Lüneburg 1539-1641, Münden 1579-1737, Hameln 1587-1757, Verden 1577-1616, Emden 1532-1756 - Bischöfe von Münster, insbesondere Besetzung des Herzogtums Bremen durch münstersche Truppen 1675, 1516-1680 - Lippe 1579-1872 - Minden 1571-1667 - Bentheim-Tecklenburg 1543-1664 - Schleswig-Holstein 1549-1831 - Brandenburg-Preußen 1645-1902 - Herzogtum, Kurfürstentum und Königreich Sachsen 1575-1892 - Magdeburg 1605-1668 - Halberstadt 1535-1703 - Frankfurt a. M. 1623-1873 - Hessen-Kassel 1539-1889 - Nassau 1615-1864 - Hessen-Darmstadt 1827-1884 - Waldeck 1647-1868 - Bayern 1779-1868 - Baden 1838-1866 - Württemberg 1619-1870 - Dänemark mit Oldenburg 1548-1794 - England 1445-1821 - Frankreich 1592-1894 - Niederlande 1446-1794 - Polen 1574-1671 - Russland 1525-1683 - Schweiz 1588-1872

Enthält: u. a. Sammlung von Zeitungsberichten über Denkmalsweihe Kriegerdenkmal a. "Schwarzen Herrgott" und auf Friedhof Wachenheim 15.7.1928; vermischte Schreiben und Drucke; Rundschreiben betr. Wahlen z. Landwirtschaftskammer, 1906 (an Bürgermeisterei!); gedr. Instruction für die Führung der Ortschroniken (durch die Geistlichen), 1857; Druck: Tatsachen. Das Sendschreiben der französischen Protestanten an die Protestanten der neutralen Staaten, beantwortet durch Dr. Adolf Bolliger, Pfarrer v. Zürich-Neumünster, Konstanz [1915]; vertraul. Druck: Liebesgaben dt. Geistlicher und seelsorgerliche Hilfe für kriegsgefangene Deutsche (Verf. F. M. Knote, ca. 1915/16); Aufruf/Sammelliste der Ludendorff-Spende für Kriegsbeschädigte, Juni 1918 (mit Sammelergebnis v. 612 Mark; Vermerk: in Umlauf gesetzt v. Vorstand des Frauenvereins Mölsheim, zweites Ex.); div. Sammlungen bzw. Sammellisten Pfr. Müller 1915-1919 (u.a. für Kriegsgefangene, Hilfslazarettzug; Opfertag für die Kolonial-Kriegerspende Aug. 1918; Aufruf zur Stiftung von Weihnachts-Liebesgaben, mit Sammelliste; Spende für Säuglings- und Kleinkinderschutz); 25 Jahre Kaiser-Jubiläum. National-Spende für die Mission (1913); Opfertag für die Deutsche Flotte, 1.10.1916 (Geberlisten); Kaiser- und Volksdank für Heer und Flotte. Weihnachtsgabe des deutschen Volkes: Sammelliste; Aufruf: Heimatdank an heimgekehrte deutsche Kriegsgefangene, April 1918 (Kreis Worms; Großherzog, Rotes Kreuz), dabei: Ergebnislisten der Sammlung; Rundschreiben Regierung betr. Aufklärung der Landbevölkerung über die Lage (u.a. Ernährungssicherung), Okt. 1916; Volks-Emden-10-Pfennig-Spende, Nov. 1914; Durchführung eines Kriegswirtschaftlichen Lehrgangs in Frankfurt Mai 1917; Der ev. Heidenbote. Organ der Ev. Missionsgesellschaft in Basel 88. Jg. Nr. 6, Juni 1915 (Nachruf auf gefallenen Georg Jung, geb. 11.9.1892 Mölsheim, gef. Westfront 25.03.1915); Kirchlich-statistische Tabelle ev. Pfarrei Mölsheim-Wachenheim für 1949; Reisebescheinigung Pfr. Reinhard Müller, April 1915 (Worms-Wachenheim); Fragebogen (ausgef.) des Oberkonsistoriums an die Pfarrämter betr. Kriegsarbeit der ev. Kirche, April 1919 (u.a. Sammlungsergebnisse); weitere Schreiben; Merkblatt für Feldpostsendungen, Dez. 1914; Aufruf des Hess. Landesvereins vom Roten Kreuz 2.8.1914 zum Kriegsbeginn: Aufforderung zu Geldgaben); Sammelliste für Rotes Kreuz, 1914 (Wachenheim); Liste der Hilfspflegerinnen aus Mölsheim und Wachenheim; div. weitere Sammellisten u.a. Nationalstiftung für die Hinterbliebenen der im Krieg Gefallenen, 1915; Aufruf zur Ludendorff-Spende (zugunsten von Kriegsbeschädigten), Mai 1918 (Vorsitzender der Vereinigung für Kriegsbeschädigtenfürsorge im Kreis Worms: C. W. Frhr. v. Heyl, MdR, Wirkl. Geh. Rat); Aufforderung zur Abgabe von Eiern, Bestätigungen über Eierabgaben (hier: als Geflügelhalter Pfarrer Müller, Wachenheim) Darin: hs. Begrüßungs-Ansprache anläßl. des Eintreffens des 1. Heimatvertriebenen-Transports in Wachenheim 16.6.1950 (56 Personen, ev. Pfarrer); Eier-Abgabepflicht 1919; Rotkreuzbinde Pfarrer Müller; Wormser Zeitung v. 02.02.1915; Umschlag mit verschiedenen Lebensmittelmarken (u. a. Brotkarte, Brotmarken, Brotscheine; Reichsfleischkarten, Zuckerkarte; auch Seifenkarte Kommunalverband Worms, Kohlenkarte, Zwirnkarte); Karte: Sammel-Hilfsdienst der Schuljugend des Kreises Worms

• 1936-1941, Bundesarchiv, BArch, R 58 Reichssicherheitshauptamt description: Enthält u.a.: - Vortrag des Leiters der Deutschen Ostasien-Mission, Gerhard Rosenkranz, Heidelberg.- Bericht des SD-Leitabschnitts Stuttgart, 20. Febr. 1941 - Tagung der Ostthüringer Missionskonferenz am 26. Juni 1940 in Stadtroda.- Bericht des SD-Abschnitts Weimar und V-Mann-Berichte, 6. Juli 1940 - Kollekte für die Deutsche evsngelische Seemannsmission.- Bericht des SD-Abschnitts Braunschweig und Schreiben des Kirchlichen Außenamts der Deutschen Evangelischen Kirche an die Finanzabteilung beim Landeskirchenamt Wolfenbüttel, 19. Jan. 1940 - "Mitteilungen der Mission für Südost Europa", herausgegeben von Missionsinspektor Martin Urban im Auftrag des Missionshauses Bukowine (Kreis Glatz) 33 (1936), Nr. 131 - Verhinderung der Ausreise von Missionsschwestern der Hotschuan-Mission in Bad Salzuflen.- Schreiben des Stellvertreters des Führers und Erlass des SD-Hauptamts, 30. Okt. 1940 - 62., 63. und 64. Jahresfest der Schleswig-Holsteinischen evangelisch-lutherischen Missionsgesellschaft in Breklum.- Berichte des SD-Oberabschnitts Nordwest und Vermögensübersicht, 1938-1940 - Berliner Frauen-Missionsbund.- Bericht des SD-Oberabschnitts Ost und Mitgliederverzeichnis, 26. Okt. 1937 - Hauptmissionsfest der Ostfriesischen evangelischen Missionsgesellschaft am 26. Juni 1938 in Emden.- Bericht des SD-Oberabschnitts Nordwest, 9. Juli 1938 - Berufung von Pfarrer Ernst Friedrich Buddenberg zum Stellvertreter der Geistlichen der Liebenzeller Mission durch Landesbischof Wurm.- Bericht des SD-Oberabschnitts Südwest, 21. Juli 1938 Enthält u.a.: Vortrag des Leiters der Deutschen Ostasien-Mission, Gerhard Rosenkranz, Heidelberg.- Bericht des SD-Leitabschnitts Stuttgart, 20. Febr. 1941 Tagung der Ostthüringer Missionskonferenz am 26. Juni 1940 in Stadtroda.- Bericht des SD-Abschnitts Weimar und V-Mann-Berichte, 6. Juli 1940 Kollekte für die Deutsche evsngelische Seemannsmission.- Bericht des SD-Abschnitts Braunschweig und Schreiben des Kirchlichen Außenamts der Deutschen Evangelischen Kirche an die Finanzabteilung beim Landeskirchenamt Wolfenbüttel, 19. Jan. 1940 "Mitteilungen der Mission für Südost Europa", herausgegeben von Missionsinspektor Martin Urban im Auftrag des Missionshauses Bukowine (Kreis Glatz) 33 (1936), Nr. 131 Verhinderung der Ausreise von Missionsschwestern der Hotschuan-Mission in Bad Salzuflen.- Schreiben des Stellvertreters des Führers und Erlass des SD-Hauptamts, 30. Okt. 1940 62., 63. und 64. Jahresfest der Schleswig-Holsteinischen evangelisch-lutherischen Missionsgesellschaft in Breklum.- Berichte des SD-Oberabschnitts Nordwest und Vermögensübersicht, 1938-1940 Berliner Frauen-Missionsbund.- Bericht des SD-Oberabschnitts Ost und Mitgliederverzeichnis, 26. Okt. 1937 Hauptmissionsfest der Ostfriesischen evangelischen Missionsgesellschaft am 26. Juni 1938 in Emden.- Bericht des SD-Oberabschnitts Nordwest, 9. Juli 1938 Berufung von Pfarrer Ernst Friedrich Buddenberg zum Stellvertreter der Geistlichen der Liebenzeller Mission durch Landesbischof Wurm.- Bericht des SD-Oberabschnitts Südwest, 21. Juli 1938

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Enthält u. a.: - Strafsache wegen Meuterei gegen die Seeleute: 1) Zimmermann Friedrich Fox, Emden, geb. am 08.07.1907 in Kiel-Gaarden 2) Matrose Johannes Konarski, Emden, geb. am 16.09.1908 in Suurhusen 3) Matrose Emil Lippke, Lübeck, geb. am 21.11.1890 in Braunsberg 4) Matrose Berend Stoelker, Warsingsfehn, geb.am 11.11.1907 in Warsingsfehn 5) Matrose Peter Cordes, Iheringsfehn, geb. am 31.07.1907 in Iheringsfehn 6) Leichtmatrose Hermann Manssen, Hatshausen, geb. am 02.11.1911 in Könishoek 7) Leichtmatrose Jakob Möhlenbrock, Hatshausen, geb. am 18.01.1912 in Ludwigsdorf 8) Logisjungen Heinrich Switer, Emden, geb. am 23.03.1913 in Emden 9) Kesselwärter Willi Haustein, Emden, geb. am 30.10.1901, Falkenau 10) Heizer Wessel Jansen, Emden, geb. am 09.07.1904 in Emden 11) Heizer Arthur Brenner, Emden, geb. am 26.03.1906 in Niederscheldehütte 12) Heizer Johann Rewerts, Rahe, geb. am 01.05.1907, Rahe 13) Heizer Cornelius de Ruyter, Emden, geb. am 08.03.1905, Strohberg 14) Heizer Georg Berndt, Emden, geb. am 20.08.1904 in Breslau 15) Trimmer Eduard Gross, Emden, geb. am 30.10.1905 in Berlin 16) Trimmer Wilhelm Schaaf, Emden, geb. am 12.12.1907 in Soest 17) Matrose Johann Alberts, Emden, geb. am 05.09.1906 in Emden 18) Trimmer Gerd de Boer, Emden, geb. am 09.01.1912 in Emden.; Findkartei des Zentralen Parteiarchivs: Retrokonversion und Verzeichnung 2010-12

Enthält: Deulig GmbH und Messter GmbH; Absprachen über Zusammenarbeit mit der Regierung bei der Berichterstattung in Wochenschauen, Jan. 1921 und Juli 1923 Reichsbeteiligung an dem Propagandafilm "Der schwarze Gott" gegen bolschewistische Tendenzen aus Anlass des Kapp-Putsches, Feb. - Apr. 1921 "Die Pariser Konferenz und ihre Folgen für Deutschland im Lichtbild", Feb. 1921 Einfuhrerlaubnis für zehn italienische Filme, Feb. 1921 Reichsfilmstelle, Zuständigkeit für die Auftragserteilung, Apr. 1921 Filmzensur. u.a. öffentliche Reaktionen, Juni - Okt. 1922 Luftlichtbilder, Übersicht der Bestände des Reichsamtes für Landesaufnahme, Jan. 1922 Propagandafilm "Die schwarze Schmach" nach dem Manuskript "Die Vase des Kardinals" von Prof. v. Eberlein, zur Besetzung des Rheinlandes und der Pfalz, Feb. - Mai 1922 Französische Propagandaabsichten, Rundschreiben des Reichsmin. des Innern, Sept. 1922 Film "Der Versailler Friedensvertrag und seine wirtschaftlichen Folgen" der Deulig-Film AG, Förderung, Nov. 1922 Ausländische Einflüsse in der Filmindustrie, Jan. - Aug. 1923 Reichsfilmstelle, Fragen der Unterstellung, Feb. 1923 Lichtspielgesetz, Änderungen; auch Eingabe der Fuldaer Bischofskonferenz vom 20. Apr. 1920; Druck, 1923 - 1925 "Die Schlageter-Feier der nationalen Kampfverbände München" und "Gedächtnisfeier für den von den Franzosen ermordeten Märtyrer Schlageter", Filmprüfung, Aug. - Nov. 1923, Aug. 1925 Emelka-Konzern, ausländische Beteiligung, Jan. - Aug. 1923 "Verderblicher Einfluß" von Filmen; Eingaben u. a. zum Film "Die Tänzerin Barberina" und dessen Zensur, Dez. 1923 - März 1924 Filmzentrale AG, Widerruf einer Empfehlung des Reichsministerium des Innern, Nov. 1924 Europa-Film-AG, Unterstützungsersuchen, Jan. 1925 Film "Wege zu Kraft und Schönheit"; Zensur und öffentliche Reaktionen, u. a. Eingabe der Deutschen Turnerschaft, Mai - Juni 1925 "Drahtloser Dienst AG" und "Europa-Film AG", Besitzanteile der Reichsregierung; u .a. Abkommen mit der Universum Film AG über Zusammenarbeit bei der Berichterstattung, Juli 1925 "Kipho", Kino- und Photo-Ausstellung, Berlin 1925 Walther Plugge: Film und Gesetzgebung; Druck, Berlin 1925 Walther Plugge: Weltwirkung des Films; Manuskript, Berlin 1925 "Panzerkreuzer Potemkin", Zensur; u. a. Reaktionen von Regierungsmitgliedern und der Presse, Verbot in Württemberg und Bayern (Forts. Bd. 4), Apr. - Okt. 1926 Firma Roebel Kulturfilm, Eingabe um finanzielle Unterstützung von Afrika-Filmen (Kolonialpropaganda), Juni - Juli 1926 Film "Ehrentag der deutschen Armee und Marine in Nürnberg", u.a. Vorschlag des Auswärtigen Amtes, die Aufführung zu verbieten (Forts. Bd. 3), Nov. - Dez. 1926 "Unsere Emden", Zensur, Dez. 1926

Folio 1: China general operations telegrams, 21 July-25 September 1914. Folios 2-5: Explanatory and Historical Section reference notes. This volume contains undocketed telegrams and papers relating to operations in the China Station from 21 July-25 September 1914. Folios 6-9: Blank. Folio 10: China station, boundaries and limits. Folio 11: Australian station, boundaries and limits. Folio 12: East Indies station, boundaries and limits. Folio 13: Cape of Good Hope station, boundaries and limits. Folio 14: Defended ports (Hong Kong and Singapore), extracts from Admialty Manual of War Organization, 1914. Folio 15: Blank. Folio 16: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Wei-hai-wei to Admiralty, 4 July 1914 HMS Newcastle leaves today for Hakodate. From Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 21 July HMS Clio arrived. From Commander-in-Chief, China 21st July HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire, HMS Yarmouth, HMS Welland, HMS Colne, HMS Usk, HMS Kennet, HMS Ribble arrived Weihaiwei. Folio 17: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies Bombay 21 July 1914 German Geier [gunboat] visits Singapore 26 July to 3 Augus. Folio 18: History Section Precis, (paper M 01161/14) ; 1st S.L. [First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Prince Louis of Battenburg] Manning of the two mercantile cruisers on China Station must be considered. Will it be advisable to ask Australian Government to supply ratings? 24th June 1914; D.O.D.[Director of Operations Division Admiralty, Rear Admiral A.C.Leveson]. It will be advisable to man them at Hong Kong if possible 3rd July 1914; D.M.D.- Suggest asking Commander-in-Chief, China to report as to possibility of manning from small craft and R.N.R. [Royal Naval Reserve]and R.F.R. [Royal Fleet Reserve] on the station. 11th July 1914; C.O.S. [Chief of War Staff Admiralty, Vice Admiral Sir F.C.D.Sturdee]-To depend on Australian Navy is to imperil our trade early in the war. Concur with D.M.D.14th July 1914. 1st Sea Lord Approved; Draft letter from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China. Can provision be made to man 2 mercantile cruisers from sloops placed in reserve on the outbreak of war and Reservists on the station. (Note. Apparently no action taken). Folio 19: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 27th July 1914 precautionary telegram re outbreak of war and dispositions of HM ships. Folio 20: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 28th July 1914 be prepared to take up four vessels to be armed with the four sets of 4.7 guns at Hong Kong. Folio 21: Telegram from Admiralty to China, Hong Kong and Wei-hai-wei 27th July 1914 act on War Standing Orders Articles 2-4. Folio 22: handwritten letter from First Sea Lord, Prince Louis of Battenburg to First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Spencer Churchill 28th July 1914 must bring up HMS Triumph to full numbers, paying off 3 smaller of 5 sloops and 7 out of 10 river gunboats. Handwritten note on this telegram from Winston Churchill Secretary, please arrange this privately with Sir A Nicholson [Permanent Under Secretary, Foreign Office]. Folio 24: letter from Sir Arthur Nicholson, Foreign Office 28th July 1914 agree to proposal to bring up China squadron to war level and reduce number of river boats. Folio 25: Telegram from HMS Newcastle, Nagasaki to Admiralty 29th July 1914 leave Nagasaki today. Folios 30-31: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Wei-hai-wei, China 30th July 1914 concentrate at Hong Kong. Lay up at Hong Kong HMS Triumph, HMS Alacrity, HMS Bramble, HMS Britomart, HMS Thistle and 7 gunboats; crews turning over to HMS Triumph completing her with natives. HMS Clio and HMS Cadmus for action against German sloops. Report arrangements with French. Folio 32: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 30th July 1914 HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire and 4 tbds [torpedo boat destroyers] leave Wei-hai-wei 4pm today. HMS Newcastle joins at sea tomorrow. One destroyer remains at Wei-hai-wei for war telegram. HMS Yarmouth arrived Shanghai 11pm tonight. I am sailing for rendezvous north of Saddle Island, my proposed base. Hope to prevent Hay [probably Gneisenau] and Scharnhorst [German cruisers] from south and Marco Polo [Italian cruiser] from Japan reaching Tsingtau. Kaiserin Elizabeth [Austro-Hungarian cruiser], Emden [German light cruiser] and small craft are at Tsing Tau now. Folio 34: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Wei-hai-wei to Admiralty 30th July 1914 I am cancelling paying off HMS Cadmus and HMS Clio. Commodore H.K. [Hong Kong] hopes to have HMS Triumph ready in 10 days but without HMS Cadmus and HMS Clio will be short of crew; doubtful whether natives will serve. Montcalm [French cruiser] in South Seas, Dupleix [French cruiser]on passage to Nagasaki from Hakodate. No instructions as yet to cooperate. Folio 36: Telegram from HMS Merlin, Labuan to Admiralty 31st July 1914 leave today for Hong Kong. Folio 37: Telegram from HMS Cadmus, Shanghai to Admiralty 31st July 1914 HMS Yarmouth, HMS Thistle arrived. From S.N.O. [Senior Naval Officer] Shanghai to Admiralty 1st August 1914 HMS Cadmus, HMS Bramble, HMS Thistle leave here today for Hong Kong. From Shimonoseki 31st July 1914 German Senegambia, merchant vessel arrived. German Yorck merchant vessel passed for Kobe. Folio 39: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Wei-hai-wei 31st July 1914 delay any definite action as to cooperation. Signed FCD Sturdee. Folio 40: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies 31st July 1914 order one of the three sloops to Colombo ready to move to Singapore if crew are wanted for HMS Triumph. Folio 41: Telegram from Admiralty to Commodore, Hong Kong 31st July 1914 referring to submission of N.O.O. 27th May suspend issue of 4.7 inch ammunition to Army. Also with reference to Admiralty letter of 31st January suspend emptying 4.7 inch shells. Folio 42: Telegram from Shanghai to War Room 31st July 1914 German Prinzeitel Friedrich merchant vessel arrived. Scharnhorst [German cruiser] sailed. Folio 43: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 1st August 1914 Canadian Pacific Railway Empress of Asia in port. I have detained her provisionally. Shall she be fitted as armed merchant cruiser. Reply approved. Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 1st August 1914 vessels taken up as colliers Jardine Mathieson steamers Onsang and Swanley. Folio 44: Telegram from Naval Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 1st August 1914 HMS Comet reported within easy working range of wireless station Port Moresby. Yap trying hard to communicate with Scharnhorst [German cruiser]. From Canton to Admiralty 1st August 1914 Tsingtau [German vessel] arrived. Barry [American vessel] arrived. Jaguar [German vessel] left. Prinz Eitel Friedrich [German merchant vessel] left southward. Geier [German gunboat]. Ferdinand Laeisz {German merchant vessel] arrived. Folio 45: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C Greene, Tokyo August 1st 1914 not likely to call on Japan for assistance under our Alliance. Folio 47: Telegram from Singapore [N.I.O?] to Admiralty 2nd August 1914 Berlin is addressing Planet [German surveying vessel] through Port Moresby wireless station. Folio 48: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Shanghai to Admiralty 2nd August 1914 HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire and 4 destroyers off mouth of the Yangtse. Folio 50: Telegram from Admiralty to Navy, Colombo 2nd August 1914 Nubia due Hong Kong 20th August conveying 140 tons of Government stores left Aden 20th July. Folio 51: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 2nd August 1914 Naval Reserves mobilised. Folio 54: Telegram from Amoy to Admiralty 2nd August 1914 HMS Newcastle arrived.

Folio 217: Telegram from Naval Board Melbourne to Admiralty 13th August 1914. [HMAS] Australia,[HMAS] Melbourne, [HMAS] Sydney could proceed to Nauru to destroy wireless telegraph station. Suggest China fleet attack Yap. Reply from Admiralty 13th August 1914. Use HMS Encounter,[HMAS] Melbourne, [HMAS] Sydney for New Guinea expedition and if possible destruction of wireless at Nauru. Yap will be dealt with by China squadron. Folio 219: Telegram from Melbourne to Admiralty 13th August 1914. Relating to secret instructions issued by Union of Hamburg Shipowners regarding special routes to be followed and neutral ports to be sought out at outbreak of war taken from German steamer Hobart. Folio 221: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C.Greene(Tokyo) 13th August 1914. Japan must make it clear that she is not going to seize German Pacific Islands, Dutch East Indies or interfere with Pacific Coast of America. Folio 222: Telegram from Sir George Buchanan, St Petersburg to Foreign Office 13th August 1914. Japanese Ambassador informed Minister for Foreign Affairs today his Government had decided to take the offensive against Germany. Folio 228: Telegram from Amoy to Admiralty 14th August 1914. German merchant vessel Andalusia left 13th [August] noon. Destination probably North American port. Hanadwritten note on telegram: from Rentiers Manila to Admiralty 14th August 1914.German merchant vessel Princess Alice equipped wireless telegraph left 6 30am 14th August ostensibly for Shanghai. Folio 229: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 14th August 1914.Am in wireless touch now [with] Commander-in-Chief China and expect him to arrive at Hong Kong with HMS Hampshire 17th August from direction of Yap Island. Folio 230: Telephone messages received by Chief Censor R.T.from Chief Censor,War Office 14th August 1914 The following message has been intercepted by War Office Censor to Reuters Telegram Company, London from New York.Shanghai. Two warships believed to be either HMS Minotaur and HMS Hampshire or French Dupleix and Montcalm carrying many wounded arrived Hong Kong yesterday. Reported engaged battle with German Scharnhorst and Gneisnau. Folio 231: Telegram from Sir J Jordan Peking to Sir Edward Grey 14th August 1914. Relating to Chinese territories during war and when hostilities cease. Folio 232: Telegram from Sir J Jordan, Peking 14th August 1914. Chinese may dismantle French wireless at Shanghai. Propose to limit protests to use of wireless by German ships in Chinese waters. Folio 233: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne 14th August 1914. Precis of the instructions issued to Hamburg ship relating to special routes and neutral ports. Folio 234: Telegram intercepted by War Office Censor from Elliston, Shanghai to Sun, London 14th August 1914. Russian cruiser Askold German cruiser Emden engaged near Wei-hai-Wei, result unknown. American Legation Peking requested American Government reinforce American forces China protect foreign interests treaty ports. Handwritten note on telegram. Fighting had taken place between Askold and Emden; Askold after grounding surrendered to Emden, was floated and towed to Tsingtau. Folio 241: Telegram from Bethmann-Hollweg [Chancellor of Germany] to German Embassy Newport 15th August 1914. If Japan wishes we should be prepared for the neutralisation of East Asia and East Asiatic waters on condition of the same attitude on the part of our adversaries. Telegraphic report via Washington to German Embassy for the press 15th August 1914. Emperor with headquarters staff has left for the theatre of war. Hangoe, Russian torpedo vessel sunk. 90 men drowned. Wholesale desertion of Russian soldiers on Galician boundry. Severe fights by Drina (River) Servians repulsed. Folio 249: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C Greene Tokyo 15th August 1914. Relating to operations in China and restoration of Kiaochow to Chinese. Folios 250-251: Telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 15th August 1914.terms of ultimatum issued by Japanese to Germany which will expire August 23rd. Also cruisers will at once be placed on trade routes (with orders not to fire on enemy before 23rd August) to shepherd merchant vessels and drive enemy into arms of British cruisers. Folio 256: Telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo to Sir Edward Grey 15th August 1914. Ultimatum to Germany will be handed in to German Ambassador tonight. Folio 257: Telegram from Admiralty to Hong Kong 16th August 1914. German ships Tsingtau and Lockshun 2,500 tons coal ready to sail. Folio 261: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief China 16th August 1914. Yes to co-operation with Russians. Folio 262: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief Hong Kong 16th August. Holland strictly neutral and it is important to keep her so. Folio 263: Telegram from French Admiralty 16th August 1914. Two German merchant ships loaded with coal to leave Manila soon. Believed to be bound for New Guinea to replenish a German cruiser. Liner Princess Alice possibly armed as auxiliary cruiser also believed to have left Manila probably for New Guinea. Folio 264: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir J Jordan Peking 16th August 1914. Co-operation with Japan. Army Council desire to form a brigade from North China Garrison completed by one Indian battalion and one Indian Mountain Battery from Hong Kong. Do you have any objection to temporary withdrawal of Tientsin garrison for this purpose? Legation Guard would of course remain. Folio 266: Handwritten telegram from Chief of War Staff Admiralty, Vice Admiral Sir F C D Sturdee to Commodore Hong Kong 16th August 1914. Report proposed movements. You should deal promptly with Yap and Anguar. [HMAS] Australia and Montcalm [French cruiser]covering Samoa and New Guinea expeditions. Folio 268: telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo 16th August 1914. Views of both French and Russian ambassadors when handed copies of German ultimatum.both consider delay of a week on eve of hostilities unaccountable. Folio 272: telegram from Commander-in-Chief China to Admiralty 17th August 1914. Probably Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Emden and Nurnberg [German cruisers] now together at Marshall Islands with 20,000 tons of coal. Am watching Tsingtau and protecting trade routes Japan to Singapore. Shall remain at Hong Kong possible objective of Germans Dutch East Indies but more likely Pacific coast of America; suggest cruisers from home be sent there. Will Japan declare war on Germany? Result of my cruise captured German collier 1,800 tons coal from China and destroyed Yap wireless station. HMS Newcastle leaves Yokohama 18th August for Vancouver. HMS Hampshire ready to follow from Hong Kong if Japan declares war. Folio 273: Telegram from Mr Barclay (Washington) 16th August 1914. I learn on what I believe to be good authority that Japanese government have demanded of China 99 years leases of South Manchurian and Fukien provinces. Folio 275: Telegram from Yokohama to Admiralty 17th August 1914. HMS Newcastle arrived. Folio 277: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief China to Admiralty 17th August 1914.propose leaving Anguar for the present, as it is 3,000 miles off and unconnected by cable. Telegraph ship about to leave Shanghai to cut Shanghai-Yap cable, Can HMS Sealark andHMS Fantome be paid off to free crews for other service. Handwritten note on telegram:- HMS Fantome left for Sydney 14th August. HMS Sealark on her way to Suva where it is proposed that she should stay for the present to assist in local defence.

Folio 264: telegram from Secretary of State to the Viceroy, Army Department 22nd August 1914 - War Office wish for the immediate despatch of following regiments to England: 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, 2nd Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment who they propose to replace by Gloucesters from Tientsin, Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry from Hong Kong and Kings Own Light Infantry from Singapore. Folio 267: telegram from Admiralty to HMS Chatham, Suez 23rd August 1914 - you are to escort transports Dongola and Somali as far as Aden. They are now at Port Said. Folio 268: telegram from Senior Naval Officer, Zanzibar to Admiralty 23rd August 1914 - visited Bagamoyo today could not come to terms eventually bombarded Custom House and vicinity for half an hour then left. Folio 270: telegram from Admiralty to French Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean 23rd August 1914 - Admiralty wish to employ HMS Dublin and HMS Weymouth in the Indian Ocean to hunt out [German cruiser] Konigsberg which is now a threat to the transport of our troops across that ocean. May the Admiralty ask you to prevent any Austrian raiding vessel getting away. Folio 271: telegram from Admiralty to Transports 21st August 1914 - Admiralty has no objection to disembarkation at Suez instead of Alexandria of troops from India byt naval assistance will not be available to assist in disembarkation. It is suggested that C.O.C. Egypt might consult Lighthouse and Coastguard service and Canal Company as to plant available for disembarkation. Folio 277: telegram from Commander-in-Chief, East Indies 24th August 1914 - First Division Expeditionary Force A left today from Bombay, tomorrow from Karachi about 22 transports under convoy [HMS] Swiftsure, [RIM] Mayo, [RIM] Dufferin, [RIM] Minto will be met by [HMS] Duke of Edinburgh when [RIM] Dufferin and [RIM] Minto return for Second Division. Convoys will proceed without calling at Aden. Folio 280: telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China 24th August 1914 - German Pacific Squadron may be now on southern side of Sumatra. Commander-in-Chief China sailing for Singapore with [HMS] Minotaur and [HMS] Hampshire. Shall ask [Russian cruiser] Askold to examine Mariana Island and employ [Russian cruiser] Zhemchug in neighbourhood Hong Kong. Consider Marshall Islands should be examined by Australian Squadron after they coal at Fiji Islands. Folio 281: History Section Precis. M 01490/14. (c) Letter from India Office to War Office 21st August 1914 - no battalion will be sent from India to Singapore; nor to the Cape; despatch of a battalion from India to Mauritius has been authorised when naval situation permits. M 01490/14. (e&f) Draft and copy of letter to India Office 24th August 1914 - provision of convoy is doubtful until date and port are known. In view of demand on HMs ships for convoys and protection of trade, further demands are at present inadmissible. M 01490/14. Folio 285: telegram from [HMS] Black Prince, Aden to Admiralty 25th August 1914 - left Aden. Have embarked 20 men, 2 guns for Perim Island at request of General Officer Commanding Aden Brigade. Folio 286: telegram from Shanghai 25th August 1914 - 24th August ships at Tsing-tau as follows: [German gunboats] Luchs, Hyanae, Jaguar, Cormoran, Tiger, all above with exception of Jaguar dismantled. [German cruiser] Kaiserin Elizabeth dismantled. S90, [German torpedoboat] Taku and 3 German merchant ships. Following are believed to be still in the vicinity of Tsing-tau, [German cruiser] Emden, [German armed merchant cruiser] Prince Eitel Frederich. Captured Russian Volunteer Fleet steamer, three German colliers and [German cruisers] Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, latter doubtful. Folio 287: draft telegram to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies from Admiralty 25th August 1914 - be prepared to send [HMS] Odin and [RIM] Lawrence at short notice to Shatt al Arab to prevent any attempt at blocking and if necessary stop transport of Turkish troops and stores by water. [HMS] Odin should be kept supplied with shrapnel. India Office have been recommended to order [RIM] Lawrence to draw her four inch guns provided she and [HMS] Lawrence can mount them but not to withdraw her for that purpose. Folio 288: History Section Precis. M 01496/14. (c&d) Letter India Office to Foreign Office 22nd August 1914 - in view of the situation in Persian Gulf could another British warship be sent besides [HMS] Odin - [RIM] Lawrence is of no use except in peace time, M 01496/14. (e) Telegram Viceroy to India Office 21st August 1914 - the situation of the Oil Company Settlement at Abadan is grave. [RIM] Lawrence & [HMS] Odin will reach Bushire shortly; these are only Government vessels now in Persian Gulf. Resident Bushire reports Germans are filling old Turkish light-ship with sand to sink her in fairway. M 01496/14. (f) Admiral Sir E [Edmund] Slade 23rd August 1914 - it is proposed (1) to prepare expeditionary force at Karachi to move to Gulf at a moments notice, (2) to send a portion of this force to Basidu, (3) [HMS] Odin and [RIM] Lawrence to be sent to the river to prevent attempt at blocking (4) [RIM] Lawrence to get her 4 guns if possible, M 01496/14. Folio 291: History Section Precis. M 01623/14. (c) Telegram Foreign Office to Minister Lisbon 25th August 1914 - you should thank Portuguese Government for offer of assistance but local reports render it unnecessary to ask for active aid. You might ask [for] information as to situation of Portuguese troops but only as a measure of excessive caution, M 01623/14. Folio 293: telegram from Director of R.I.M.[Royal Indian Marine] Bombay to Admiralty 26th August 1914 - Dufferin (Royal Indian Marine) commissioned 26th August. Folio 294: telegram from Admiralty to S.N.O.[Senior Naval Officer] Zanzibar 26th August 1914 - British East Africa Force under escort of [HMS] Fox to land at Mombasa. Folio 297: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief Cape 26th August 1914 - terms of truce Dar es Salam and Tanga not approved. Folio 302: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief Cape 27th August 1914 - when [HMS] Foxs convoy is taken over by [HMS] Pegasus, [HMS] Fox to go to Seychelles. Expedition B consists of 7 battalions 1 mountain and 1 howitzer Battery, 1 Company Sappers and is for offensive operations in German East Africa. Expedition C consists of 3 battalions of infantry to reinforce British East African troops. Both will leave India when ready and when escorts can be arranged. Folio 304: telegram from Naval Attache to Marine, Paris 27th August 1914 - Madras - Suez route reasonably safe. Several British cruisers operating there. We think [German cruiser] Konigsberg gone to Dutch East Indies. Folio 307: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies 27th August 1914 - conveyance required for 2 Rifle Brigade and 2 Royal Berkshire Regiment from India to United Kingdom and 1 Notts [Nottingham] & Derby Regiment to Aden where 1st Royal Irish Rifles will embark for United Kingdom. Approximate numbers of each Battalion 24 first class, 6 second class 950 troops. Make necessary arrangements to take up ships as soon as escort can be arranged. Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 27th August 1914 - conveyance required for following to Calcutta: 2 Gloucester Regiments from North China, 2 Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry from Hong Kong and 1 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from Singapore. Folio 310: telegram from Admiral Superintendent, Malta to Admiralty 28th August 1914 - Commander-in-Chief East Indies requests [HMS] Chatham will act as convoy to second batch of transports due Aden about 8th September.

Folio 352: Telegram from Elliston, Shanghai to Central News, New Bridge Street, London 21st August 1914.Chinese robbers prevented British steamer Changon discharging cargo. Tungchow brought Shanghai women and children and all Japanese who have left Tsingtau. Bombardment expected commence Sunday noon. Folio 357: Telegram from British Consul-General Bangkok to Admiralty 21st August 1914. My telegram of 5th August German steamer Trautenfels has quitted Kohsichang and is now lying in Bangkok river. Folio 361: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Hong Kong 22nd August 1914. German ship Senegambia captured by HMS Triumph 21st August am 120 miles South-east of Tsingtau, outward bound from there with 4,000 tons coal and 100 cattle. From Amoy to Admiralty 22nd August 1914. German merchant vessel Longwei just arrived. Folio 362: Telegram from Marine, Paris to Admiralty 22nd August 1914.Russian cruiser at Vladivostock had orders to join Allied Squadron on 20th August. Folio 363: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C Greene, Tokyo 22nd August 1914.the British Force to co-operate with the Japanese is to consist of one battalion of British infantry only. [Colonel Acting Brigadier]Barnardiston will be in command under control of Japanese Commander and act in co-operation with him. Folio 367: Telegram from Chefoo to Admiralty 23rd August 1914. Kari arrived 10am left 11 for Wei-hai-wei. Folio 371: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 23rd August 1914.Japan has declared war. How is China squadron disposed? Proceed for destruction of [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau as soon as possible with HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire and Dupleix [French cruiser] keeping on touch with [HMAS] Australia and Montcalm [French cruiser]who are doing the same, at present searching Samoa. What are you doing with Russian cruisers? Folio 372: handwritten letter from Winston Churchill to Secretary, First Sea Lord [Prince Louis of Battenberg] and Chief of War Staff Admiralty Vice-Admiral Sir FCD Sturdee 24th August 1914 relating to above telegram. Recommends that Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Jerram (HMS Minotaur) should firstly escort Australian expeditions to Pellew Island, Yap etc. Handwritten reply on back of letter. Folio 373: Telegram from British Consul Manila to Admiralty 24th August 1914.German ship Princess Alice has returned Zamboanga. Folio 374: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 24th August 1914.Empress of Asia[armed merchant cruiser] arrived 2pm leaving today 5pm continuing patrol. D’Iberville [French torpedo vessel] arrived. Folio 375: Telegram from Senior Naval Officer, Wei-hai-wei to Admiralty 24th August 1914, report of casualties on board HMS Kennet. 3 killed, 3 severely wounded, 4 slightly wounded. Killed: Petty officer David Jones 183045, Able seamen John James Ryan SS3609,John Armstrong J3996. Severely wounded Able Seamen Amos Arthur Banton J5016, Albert Edward Lane 211520, Stoker Alfred Shute K8282. Slightly injured Chief Stoker Allan Thomas Thurston 2848846, Able Seamen Thomas John Alderman J5475, Stoker George East K7444, William Ambrose Bryant K8302. Folios 377-378: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 24th August 1914.HMS Minotaur coaling Hong Kong.HMS Hampshire arrives Hong Kong 25th August. Dupleix [French cruiser] HMS Yarmouth, HMS Cadmus and four destroyers on passage from North to Hong Kong. HMS Clio following. HMS Triumph and one destroyer escorting troops from Taku and co-operating with Japanese. HMS Himalaya east of Japan, HMS Empress of Asia patrolling Hong Kong to Singapore. HMS Empress of Russia fitting at Hong Kong, ready 28th August. Japanese will probably give me [Japanese cruisers] Ibuki and Chikuma. [Russian cruisers] Askold and Zhemchug coming to Hong Kong. From charts and mails captured it is believed [German cruisers] Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Nurnberg, Emden, Luchs making for Sumatra. I Sail for Singapore with HMS Minotaur and HMS Hampshire tomorrow followed by [French cruiser] Dupleix and HMS Yarmouth when ready and also Japanese ships. Shall ask [Russian cruiser]Askold to examine Mariana Group and employ [Russian cruiser] Zhemchug Hong Kong to Southward. Marshalls should be examined by Australian Squadron before taking expedition to Rabaul. Am doing this myself for fear of Germans getting on trade routes. HMS Cadmus,HMS Clio and 5 destroyers will work south. On August 22nd HMS Kennet chasing [German torpedo boat] S90 got hit by battery at Tsingtau, ship not materially damaged. Handwritten note on telegram from Admiral Sir H B Jackson 25th August 1914.suggest Commander-in-Chief be not interfered with. Folio 380: Telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer, Wei Hai Wei 24th August 1914, report as to action in which HMS Kennet took part. Folio 381: Telegram from Sir C Greene, Tokyo 24th August 1914.Austrians have asked Japanese to allow [Austrian cruiser] Kaiserin Elisabeth safety to Shanghai to be disarmed there. Naval Attache informs me ship is old and of no value as a prize. History Section Precis. M no number. Folio 382: History Section Precis. M no number. d: D.O.D. [Director of Operations Division Admiralty, Rear Admiral A C Leveson] 24th August 1914. In these days of minelaying every vessel that can carry a gun is of value. M no number. Folios 383-384: Telegram from Sir C Greene, Tokyo to Foreign Office 24th August 1914. Commander-in-Chief says Japanese will protect trade North of Hong Kong. HMS Yarmouth and destroyers escort troops from Tientsin to landing place and then return south. HMS Triumph will escort troops from Hong Kong to landing place and then remain to co-operate. HMS Minotaur, HMS Yarmouth and two promised Japanese cruisers with Russian cruisers to hunt down German men-of-war and armed merchant cruisers. Remainder of British and French ships protect trade Hong Kong to Singapore. Folio 387: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 25th August 1914. German merchant ships Frisia, Paklet, Hannametal captured outside Tsingtau 21st August. German ship possibly Titania captured by [Japanese ship] Oboro outside Tsingtau 21st August, cargo 4,000 tons of coal. 16? German officers on board. All being sent to Hong Kong. Folio 388: Telegram from Shanghai to Admiralty 25th August 1914. [Russian cruisers]Askold, Zhemchug left Vladivostock. [Japanese cruisers]Tsushima, Uji, Yodo, Sagi and transport Matsuye left Shanghai. Fushimi, Sumida, Toba are dismantled at Shanghai. Cincinnati arrives Shanghai. Folio 389: Telegram from Shanghai to Admiralty 25th August 1914.ships at Tsingtau 24th August. [German gunboats] Luchs, Hyane (sic), Jaguar, [German armed merchant cruiser] Cormoran, [German gunboat] Tiger, [Austrian cruiser]Kaiserin Elisabeth all dismantled except Jaguar, also [German torpedo boat] S90, Taku and 3 German m.v. [motor vessels]. Thought near Tsingtau [German cruiser] Emden, Prince Eitel Friedrich, 3 colliers and [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, last two doubtful. Folio 390: Telegram from Intelligence Officer Singapore to Admiralty 25th August 1914.[French destroyers]Pistolet,Friant [handwritten note on telegram from Historical Section 6th April 1916.probably coding error for Fronde] arrived 12 noon today. Folio 391: Telegram from Sir C Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 25th August 1914. Naval Attache [Captain the Honourable H Brand] left today to join [Japanese cruiser]Iwate Flagship of 2nd Squadron [Vice Admiral S Tochinai]. Folio 392: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 25th August 1914. Commander-in-Chief, HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire sailed [for Singapore]. Folio 393: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C Greene, Tokyo 25th August 1914. Relating to Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Elisabeth and terms stipulated if she should go to a neutral port.

Folio 423: History Section Precis. M 01861/14. Telegram from Viceroy to India Office 9th September 1914 - Naval Commander-in-Chief East Indies states Admiralty instructions are that minimum escort must be 2 ships of which one must be superior to [German cruiser] Konigsberg. No escort can therefore be ready till 18th September 1914 and 24 ships detailed for 9th and 10th September 1914 must wait until then and Force C 18 transports can sail with them. Later sailings will be delayed unless Admiralty can make additional ship available, M 01861/14. Folio 427: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief East Indies 10th September 1914 - [HMS] Espiegle, [HMS] Odin and [RIM] Lawrence are to proceed to Shatt al Arab to patrol from Mohammerah to the sea to prevent any interference with navigation by the Turks. In view of war being declared with Turkey they are to stop Turks from attacking the refinery at Abadan in Persian territory. Folio 428: telegram from War Office to General Officer Commanding Ceylon 10th September 1914 - send home Captain Legh and Lieutenant Carter Royal Engineers together with 22 men of 31st Company Royal Engineers. The balance is to remain as a detachment from the Company on command at Ceylon. Telegram from War Office to General Officer Commanding Hong Kong 10th September 1914 - send home Major Craster, Lieutenants Buckingham and Momber together with 110 men including 25th Company Royal Engineers. Also send 3 officers other than Chief Engineer. Telegram from War Office to General Officer Commanding Singapore 10th September 1914 - send home all officers, Royal Engineers, excluding Commanding Royal Engineer, Quarter-master, Inspector of Works and 40 men. Folio 430: telegram from [RIM] Northbrook to Admiralty 11th September 1914 - [RIM] Northbrook sailed for Suez. Folio 431: telegram from Aden to Admiralty 11th September 1914 - [HMS] Dartmouth arrived Aden. Folio 433: telegram from Marine Bordeaux to Admiralty 10th September 1914 - [referring to earlier telegram] Dupleix [French cruiser] will watch the entrance to the Straits of Malacca and will escort [French merchant ship] Cordilliere and French transports to Colombo and if necessary to Aden. Folio 435: telegram from Aden to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - [HMS] Dartmouth sailed for Karachi. Folio 436: telegram from Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - [HMS] Swiftsure arrived Bombay. Folio 437: telegram from Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - [RIM] Dalhousie proceeding to Shatt al Arab (Persian Gulf) 13th September to relieve [RIM] Lawrence whilst latter returns to Bombay to have guns B.L.[Breech Loading]4 fitted. Folio 438: telegram from Commander-in-Chief East Indies to Admiralty 12th September 1914 - Convoy arrangements. [HMS] Chatham meets us at 53 degrees East when [HMS] Dartmouth and [RIM] Hardinge detached with East Africa force. [HMS] Dartmouth preferable than [HMS] Fox as [German cruiser] Konigsberg reported in vicinity of Zanzibar. In present monsoon conditions escort must coal Aden. Bad coaling facilities at Bombay. Karachi convoy awaits [HMS] Dartmouth. Folio 439: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay 12th September 1914 - telegram approved. Report dates of sailing. Presume [HMS] Duke of Edinburgh will join escort at Aden. Folio 441: telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer HMS Odin, Bushire 12th September 1914 - four armed launches were shipped from England to Basra in March last, length 60 to 70 feet, draught 2-5 feet, speed 10.5 to 11.5 knots, each carries two one-pounder Maxims [guns] one forward, one aft. Folio 444: telegram from Bombay to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - [RIM] Dalhousie sailed for Persian Gulf. Folios 445-446: telegrams from Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - Disposition of squadron 13th September - [HMS] Espiegle for Persian Gulf. [HMS] Swiftsure, [HMS] Fox, [RIM] Dufferin to leave Bombay 18th [September] with 31 ships. [HMS] Dartmouth, [RIM] Hardinge, [RIM] Minto to leave Karachi 19th [September] with 12 ships. Two groups to rendezvous 53 degrees East where [HMS] Chatham joins. [HMS] Dartmouth, [RIM] Hardinge and 2 transports then to Mombasa. [HMS] Black Prince, [HMS] Duke of Wellington and [RIM] Northbrook meet off Aden 27th [September], convoy proceeds to Suez without stopping. Folio 448: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay 13th September 1914 - re purpose of armed merchant crusiers. Folio 449: telegram from Intelligence Officer Colombo to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - [HMS] Espiegle sailed for Persian Gulf. Folio 452: telegram from Bushire to Admiralty 13th September 1914 - [HMS] Odin sailed for Shatt al Arab arriving Mohammereh 15th September. Folio 455: telegram from Intelligence Officer Colombo to Admiralty 14th September 1914 - [German cruiser] Emden with four prizes sighted 18 degrees North 86.16 East aabout 8am (half-way between Calcutta and Madras). Folio 456: telegram from Commander-in-Chief Cape to Admiralty 14th September 1914 - rumoured at Delagoa Bay that [German cruiser] Emden proceeding Seychelles Islands for coal. Folio 460: telegram from Intelligence Office Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - [German cruiser] Emden sighted 13th September sank British ship Diplomat and captured [British ship] Kabinga and Greek collier Pontoporous. Folio 461: telegram from HMS Dartmouth, Karachi to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - [HMS] Dartmouth arrived Karachi. Folio 462: telegram from Admiralty to Rinking, Singapore 15th September 1914 - send [HMS] Hampshire to search for [German cruiser] Emden. Folio 463: telegram from Intelligence Officer Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - [British merchant ship] Kabinga released by [German cruiser] Emden. Folio 464: telegram from Admiralty to Marine Bordeaux 15th September 1914 15th September 1914 - orders have been sent to Singapore to hold up the steam packet [ship] Cordillere (French) until further instructions because [German cruiser] Emden has just sunk an English ship in Gulf of Bengal. Folio 466: telegram from Intelligence Office Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914 - British ship Kabinga reported that [German cruiser] Emden sank British ship Indus 10th September, British ship Lovat 10th September, British ship Killin 13th September, British ship Diplomat 13th September, British ship Trabbock 14th September. Kabinga captured 12th September released 14th September with crews of all above steamers on board complete. Folio 471: telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914 - [HMS] Hampshire left Singapore 5am to operate against [German cruiser] Emden. [HMS] Yarmouth will leave 17th September for same purpose. [French cruiser] Dupleix at Penang with engine defects will cruise off Achen Head as soon as possible. Folio 472: telegram from Mohammerah to Admiralty 16th September 1914 - [HMS] Odin at Mohammerah. [RIM] Lawrence arrived Abadan. Folio 473: telegram from Commander-in-Chief China, Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914 - Japanese cruiser Chikuma leaves Singapore tonight and will co-operate with [HMS] Hampshire and [HMS] Yarmouth against [German cruiser] Emden. [HMS] Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki leave 18th September for Rabaul as arranged. Commander-in-Chief China remains at Singapore for present.

Folio 536: handwritten memo unsigned relating to the performance of the Commander-in-Chief, China and to his suggestion to establish headquarters in Hong Kong. Also comments on the performance of the French Admiral;and on inter-dominion jealousy. A note written in red pencil on memo. ‘As proposed’initialled ?Winston Churchill 12th September [1914]. Folio 537: Telegram from Intelligence Office, Singapore to Admiralty 13th September 1914. HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire arrived 10 0am. Folio 538: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 13th September 1914. HMS Clio, HMS Cadmus arrived Sandaken. Folio 539: Telegram from Intelligence, Colombo to Admiralty 13th September 1914. Admiralty collier Cairngowan arrived and sailed bound for Hong Kong calling at Singapore. Folio 540: Telegram from R.A.C.[Rear Admiral Commanding]Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 13th September 1914. Owing to opposition at Hirado Island desirable that all occupying forces remain in New Britain for the present. Propose to leave Simpsonhafen with [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS] Melbourne and [HMAS] Sydney 14th or 15th September. HMS Encounter remains in charge Simpsonhafen with destroyers, submarines and auxiliaries. Very desirable that China Fleet with [French cruisers]Montcalm and Dupleix should assist in search for enemy’s ships. Folio 541: Telegram from Penang to Admiralty 13th September 1914.French [cruiser]Dupleix arrived 13th September 1 30pm. Folio 543: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Singapore 13th September 1914. Proposal to establish your headquarters at Hong Kong approved. Movements of HMS Minotaur to be decided later. HMS Hampshire to join [HMAS]Australia at Fremantle by 7th October to be, for present, under R.A. [Rear Admiral Australia]. [French cruiser] Montcalm has been told can return to Saigon. Arrange future work for French ships. Folio 545: Telegram from Marine Bordeaux to Admiralty 13th September 1914. Requesting convoy for [French packet boat] Cordillere carrying smallarms and ammunition from Japan. Folio 550: Telegram from Reporting Officer, Manila to Admiralty 14th September 1914. German ships Beachum [Bochum] and Elmshorn loading coal about 5,000 tons each; former nearly ready to sail. Folio 551: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Singapore to Admiralty 14th September 1914. Shall I go to Hong Kong in [British armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Japan. Propose HMS Minotaur, [Japanese cruisers] Ibuki, Chikuma under HMS Minotaur go to New Britain and act from there; will cover Australia during absence of Australian fleet. Arrangements will be made with French men-of-war and Russian Senior Officer for patrolling waters south of Singapore. Folio 552: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 14th September 1914. Action approved. Initialled L.B. [First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Prince Louis of Battenburg]. Folio 553: Telegram from Marine, Bordeaux to Naval Attache 14th September 1914. Consul at Hong Kong signals that [German cruiser] Emden is at Celebes and [German gunboat] Geier(?) at Macassar. On the 12th and 13th September wireless messages intercepted in the Bay of Biscay from Madrid and Cadiz to German cruiser thought to be Stettin. From Copenhagen is signalled that the airship L3 has been frequently seen on the coast of Jutland and that numerous workmen from Schichau, Blohm & Voss and Bremerhafen have been sent to Wilhelmshaven. Folio 554: Telegram from Navy, Melbourne to Admiralty 14th September 1914.signal heard from [German ships]Luchs to Tannenfels, “Go to 0 degrees 140 degrees East Long.”. [German ship]Tannenfels left Batavia 1st September [1914]. Later sighted making for Sunda Strait. Rear Admiral, Australia and China informed. Folio 555: Telegram from Intelligence Office, Colombo to Admiralty 14th September 1914.German [cruiser]Emden with four prizes sighted by station 18.0 N. 86.16 E. Intelligence Officer, Singapore informed. Am trying to inform [French cruiser]Dupleix and HMS Hampshire. Folio 557: Telegram from R.A.C.[Rear Admiral Commanding]Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 15th September 1914. [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS]Sydney, [HMAS] Melbourne sailed from Simpsonhafen for Sydney preparatory to conveying contingent to Aden. Propose HMS Encounter, [French cruiser] Montcalm, transports and destroyers occupy Friedrich Wilhelm Hafen, New Guinea. After this very desirable China Squadron with [French cruisers] Montcalm and Dupleix search for enemy’s ships. Folio 558: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914.[German cruiser]Emden sighted position 18.0 N latitude 86.16 E. Longitude 5pm 13th September. [German cruiser] Emden sank British ship Diplomat and captured [British ship] Kabinga and Greek collier Pontoporos. Folio 559: Telegram from Marine, Bordeaux to Admiralty 15th September 1914.Consul Manila reports 3 other German steamers coaling at Manila. Telegram from Navy Office, Melbourne to Admiralty 15th September 1914 relating to German colliers at Manila. Folio 561: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 15th September 1914. Send HMS Hampshire to search for [German cruiser] Emden at once. Folio 563: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 15th September 1914. Intelligence Officer, Hong Kong has had personal interview with English stoker who left German collier Bochum at Manila. Reports either [German cruisers] Scharnhorst or Gneisenau met [German cruiser]Emden and [German gunboat] Geier about August 24th [1914]somewhere in Molucca Passage east of Gillelo. Bochum and two other colliers there also. They afterwards seperated, two former each with a collier in attendance. Folio 565: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914. [British ship] Kabinga released by [German cruiser] Emden. Crew report [German cruiser] Emden left position 16 miles south-east of False Point 11 30pm 14th September 1914. Folio 566: Telegram from Admiralty to R.A.C. [Rear Admiral Commanding] Australian Squadron via Thursday Island.[French cruiser] Montcalm has been told he can return to China and confer with Commander-in-Chief as to future movements. He could deal with Yap and Anguar on the way. Folio 568: Sketch depicting breaks in Vladivostock-Nagasaki cables and handwritten note stating that breaks look deliberate. Initialled W.B.W.K 17th September 1914. Folio 569: Telegram from Admiralty to S.N.O.[Senior Naval Officer] Singapore 15th September 1914. HMS Yarmouth to proceed at once to capture [German cruiser] Emden in conjunction with HMS Hampshire. Transports must wait. Folio 571: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 15th September 1914. British ship Kabinga reported that [German cruiser] Emden sank British ship Indus 10th September [1914], British ship Lovat 10th September[1914], British ship [Killin] 13th September, British ship Diplomat 13th September[1914], British ship Trabbock 14th September [1914]. [British ship] Kabinga captured 12th September released 14th September with crews of all above steamers on board complete. Folio 577: History Section Precis. M 01985/14. b: Memo C.O.[Colonial Office] to Admiralty 16th September 1914.New Zealand wires that [German cruisers]Scharnhorst and Gneisenau appeared off Apia daybreak 14th [September] and left noon steaming N.W. M 01985/14.

Folio 578: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914.HMS Hampshire left Singapore 5am to operate against [German cruiser] Emden. HMS Yarmouth leaves tomorrow for same purpose. [French cruiser] Dupleix now at Penang with engine defects will cruise off Achen Head when practicable. Folio 579: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne to Admiralty 16th September 1914.in view of German’s appearance off Apia is there any change in orders for [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS]Melbourne & [HMAS]Sydney? Folio 580: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 16th September 1914.Japanese cruiser Chikuma leaves Singapore tonight and will co-operate with HMS Hampshire and HMS Yarmouth against [German cruiser] Emden. HMS Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki leaves 18th September for Rabaul as arranged. Commander-in-Chief China remains at Singapore for the present. Folio 581: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Singapore 16th September 1914. [Russian cruisers] Askold and Zhemchug are to continue convoy from Singapore to Calcutta; this relieves HMS Yarmouth and HMS Hampshire to search for and sink [German cruiser] Emden. Folio 583: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China, Rear Admiral Commanding Australia, Navy Board Melbourne 16th September 1914. Situation changed by appearance of [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau at Apia and [German cruiser] Emden in Bay of Bengal. [HMAS] Australia & [French cruiser] Montcalm to cover Expeditionary Force from attack and then search for German cruisers. [HMAS] Melbourne to be used at Rear Admiral’s discretion; [HMAS]Sydney to convoy Australian troops to Aden. HMS Hampshire and HMS Yarmouth to sink [German Cruiser] Emden. HMS Minotaur to arrive Fremantle 4th October [1914]. One Japanese cruiser to accompany HMS Minotaur. Folio 584: letter from Commander M Sakurai, Imperial Japanese Navy to Captain Percy Beamish, Admiralty 16th September 1914. [Japanese cruisers]Kurama, Tsukuba, Asama, [Japanese destroyers] Yamakaze, Umikaze left Yokosuka 14th September [1914] to search Mariana, Caroline and Marshall Islands. Folio 585: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 16th September 1914. German ship Tannenfels with coal captured by Chelmer 14th September in Basilian Strait. Folio 586: Telegram from Intelligence Office, Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914. HMS Hampshire sailed today daylight, [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma [sailed] 8pm for Bay of Bengal. Folio 587: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 16th September 1914. What are your proposals for [French cruiser] Dupleix under these new conditions? F olio 589: Telegram from Manila to Admiralty 17th September 1914. [United States destroyers] Bainbridge, Dale, Chaunay arrived for coastal patrol. Folio 590: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 17th September 1914. [Russian cruiser] Zhemchug’s engines are in bad state. Cannot steam Singapore to Calcutta without coaling. Shall send transports there with [Russian cruiser] Askold only. [Russian cruiser] Zhemchug is detailed to bring French troops Hong Kong to Singapore coaling if necessary at Saigon. [French cruiser] Dupleix will escort French troops and [French transport] Cordillere to Colombo and possibly Aden; leaves Singapore 2nd October [1914]. Meanwhile she protects trade at west entrance Straits of Malacca against [German cruiser] Emden. Folio 591: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 17th September 1914.have arranged for conveyance of Royal Engineer’s details in steamship Kashima Maru due in London 5th November [1914]. Folio 593: Telegram from Rear Admiral, Australian Squadron to Admiralty 17th September 1914.consider some ships of China Fleet should assist HMS Encounter during absence of [HMAS]Australia, [HMAS] Melbourne and [HMAS] Sydney. Everything points to pressure [presence] of German ships in Caroline and Marshall Islands. Folio 594: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 17th September 1914. [Japanese cruiser]Ibuki should go with HMS Minotaur to Fremantle for convoying Australian troops as far as Colombo. Folio 595: Telegram from Naval Attache to Marine, Bordeaux 17th September 1914. [French cruiser] Montcalm has arrived at New Pomerania 15th September [1914]. Folio 597: Telegram from Admiralty to Navy Board, Melbourne 17th September 1914.British Consul, Honolulu reports German merchant ship Staats Sekretaer Kraetke arrived there from Jaliut 15th September [1914] having been given coal to German warship on the way. Folio 598: Telegram from Admiralty to Japanese Naval Attache 17th September 1914. Can [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki and another Japanese armoured cruiser go to Rabaul to hunt for [German cruisers] Gneisenau and Scharnhorst after consulting Admiral Patey and an older armoured cruiser be used for Australian convoy? Folio 599: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Singapore 17th September 1914. HMS Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki to remain in wireless touch with Singapore for the present. Folio 600: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 17th September 1914. HMS Yarmouth sailed for Bay of Bengal 3 0pm. HMS Minotaur sailed for Fremantle 8 0pm. Folio 601: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 17th September 1914. HMS Minotaur tonight, [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki tomorrow sail to meet [German cruiser] Emden should she visit Sumatra or Cocos Island. They have been ordered to be Fremantle 4th October [1914]. Folio 602: Telegram from Calumny Honolulu to Admiralty 17th September 1914.German merchant vessel Longmoon arrived 6pm 16th September [1914]. Jaeschke [merchant vessel] 10am Waldemar. Folio 603: Telegram from G.O.C.,North China to War Office 17th September 1914. Gives numbers of army personnel and families who embarked at Chingwangtao in transport Arcadia for Calcutta. Folio 605: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 18th September 1914.following Japanese ships left Yokohama 14th September [1914] to cruise through Mariana and Caroline Islands:- [Japanese cruisers] Kurama, Tsukuba, Asama [Japanese destroyer] Umikase. This squadron is officially known as the Nankenshitai or Southern Squadron. Folio 606: Telegram from Naval Intelligence Officer, Shanghai to Admiralty 18th September 1914. United States cruiser at Shanghai communicating by wireless with Tsing Tau. German trade and influence in China at standstill. British shipping practically normal but export trade considerably affected by war. Folio 607: Telegram from G.O.C. Singapore to War Office 18th September 1914.Detachment R.E. [Royal Engineers]embarked on P&O [ship] Sardinia 17th September [1914]. Folio 608: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 18th September 1914. Admiralty collier Quebra completes discharging cargo at Penang about 24th September [1914]. [Japanese cruiser]Ibuki sailed today 7 0pm. Folio 609: Telegram from HMS Yarmouth, Penang to Admiralty 18th September 1914.will be delayed 4 days due to repairs to condensers. Folio 610: Telegram from Simpson, New York to Thomas Storey, British and Foreign Insurance Company 18th September 1914 (intercepted by War Office).Captain of [German merchant ship] Loongmoon states 5 cruisers, 2 oil tankers, 12 freighters assembled Marshall Island; confirmed by Captain of [German merchant ship] Staats Sekretar Kraetke. Folio 615: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 19th September 1914.[German cruiser]Emden sighted off Rangoon 6 30pm 18th September [1914].

Folio 616: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 19th September 1914.United States steamer Rio Passig seized 15th September [1914] in 6.25N. 122.28E and taken to Sandaku. Left Manila 5th [September] with 4,000 tons of coal; went to Yap, Anguar, Ceram. Coal still on board. Consider cargo is intended for man-of-war. Folio 618: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 19th September 1914.Norwegian ship Dovre arrived Rangoon this morning with crew of Clan Matheson sunk by [German cruiser] Emden off False Point 14th September [1914]. Crew put on board Dovre 7pm 18th September 24 miles S.E. of entrance to Rangoon river. Folio 619: Telegram from HMS Yarmouth Penang to Admiralty 19th September 1914. Leaving at once. Folio 624: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 20th September 1914.Sandakan reports the following. Have obtained evidence on oath that coal aboard [United States merchant ship] Rio Pasig was intended for Germans. Folio 625: Telegram from Reuter, Tokyo to Reuter, London 20th September 1914 (intercepted by War Office).official, landing at Laoshan Bay troops attacked enemy September 18th Wangkohuang 13 miles east of Tsimo. Enemy fortified, used machine guns, but sunset abandoned in disorder, leaving supplies, equipment, personal apparel. Folio 627: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 21st September 1914. [Russian cruiser] Askold [and] [British armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Asia sailed 6 45 this morning for Singapore escorting [British transports] Nile, Arcadia, Carnarvonshire and [French transport] Cordillere. Folio 628: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 21st September 1914. Propose remaining Singapore flying flag on shore to release [British armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Japan. Note. First Sea Lord. Most desirable. Folio 629: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Singapore to Admiralty 21st September 1914.Hear Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry in transport Nile are to go to Bombay instead of Calcutta. I cannot provide escort. Should Nile go to Calcutta with other British transports and troops go by train from there. Folio 630: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 21st September 1914. [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma arriving Colombo sailed this afternoon co-operating with HMS Hampshire. Folio 631: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 21st September 1914.Collier Cairngowan arrived yesterday probably complete discharging cargo 26th September am. Normanton arrived and sailed for Hong Kong today. Folio 633: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 21st September 1914. Understand [Japanese cruiser] Nisshin being sent to you. This enables Australian convoy to consist of HMS Minotaur, [HMAS]Sydney, [Japanese cruisers]Ibuki and Nisshin. Folio 634: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Singapore 21st September 1914.Royal Commission on Sugar reports that a very large number of British steamers are leaving Java with sugar for United Kingdom. Folio 638: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. Have been unable to communicate by wireless with HMS Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki due to atmospheric disturbance. Are they to be at Fremantle by 4th October? It is unlikely [Japanese cruiser] Nisshin can reach Fremantle in time. Submit she remain under my direct orders, HMS Minotaur, [HMAS] Melbourne and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki being sufficient escort. Handwritten note, Admiral Sir Henry Jackson. Not concurred in. [HMAS] Pioneer can be used for first part of voyage. Folio 639: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma left 9am escorting colliers from Point de Galle to Madras. Folio 640: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief, China to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. HMS Triumph has escorted British troops to Loshan Bay and rejoined blockading squadron British troops land tomorrow 23rd September. Folio 641: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 22nd September 1914.United States press publishes telegram from Honolulu 17th September to effect that 5 German cruisers, 2 oil steamers and 12 German passenger and freight vessels are in Marshall Islands. Folio 644: Telegram from Sir J Jordan (Peking)to Foreign Office 22nd September 1914.at request of French Minister I have arranged with Admiral for protection of French transport Amiral Olry which left 19th September for France with troops as far as Ceylon. No arrangements for remainder of voyage and French Minister would be grateful if Admiralty could provide protection if necessary. Folios 645-646: copy of statement of Japanese ship movements communicated to Admiral Jerram, Commander-in-Chief, China from the Imperial Japanese Naval General Staff 21st September 1914. 1st South Detached Squadron [Japanese battlecruiser] Kurama etc.arrives Jaluit 29th September. 2nd Detached Squadron. [Japanese battleship]Satsuma, [Japanese cruisers] Yahagi, Hirado under command of Rear Admiral Tsuchiyama going to Rabaul; if enemy not located will cruise West Carolines, Molucca Channel and Banda Sea. Object to keep a check on both ends of the Marshall Islands. Folio 648: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 22nd September 1914. if situation is favourable [Russian cruiser] Askold should escort all four transports direct to Bombay instead of Calcutta. Folio 649: Telegram from Commanding Officer HMS Yarmouth Rangoon to Admiralty 22nd September 1914. Arrived at Rangoon to coal. Enemy has not been seen. Leaving tomorrow 23rd September pm. Folio 650: Telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, China 22nd September 1914. Reported from Madras that German cruiser[Emden]has bombarded cable station there today. Folio 652: Telegram from Sir C Greene (Tokyo) to Foreign Office 22nd September 1914. Landing of Japanese forces in Looshan Bay met with no resistance. Investment will be completed in about a week and bombardment will begin as soon as possible. Non-combatants urged to withdraw to opposite side of Kiaochow Bay where Japanese transports will take them to safety. Driving trenches towards fortress will be difficult and slow and soil is practically granite. Folio 655: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 23rd September 1914.[German cruiser] Emden with merchant ships sighted off Cuddalore 6am 23rd September steaming slow south-east. I am trying to inform [Japanese cruiser] Chikuma and HMS Hampshire. From Intelligence Officer, Colombo to Admiralty 24th September 1914. [German cruiser] Emden reported left Pondicherry 2pm 23rd September steering north-east. Folio 657: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 23rd September 1914.[armed merchant cruiser] Empress of Japan sailed eastward 3pm. Folio 660: memorandum from Admiral Sir Henry Jackson to Vice Admiral Sir Doveton Sturdee, First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill and First Sea Lord, Prince Louis of Battenburg 23rd September. Proposals as to escort of Australian contingent. Approved to send HMS Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki with despatch via south coast of Australia to Wellington. Folio 662: Telegram to Foreign Office from Admiralty 23rd September 1914.an escort for French transport Amiral Olry has been arranged. Folio 665: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Shanghai to Admiralty 24th September 1914.[American ship] Galveston arrived. [American ship] Villalobos left. United States ships at Shanghai are not now communicating by wireless with Tsing-Tau but German merchant ships at Shanghai doing so. Folio 666: Telegram from D.R.I.M. [?Director Royal Indian Marine] to Admiralty 24th September 1914. HMS Yarmouth left Rangoon 23rd September.

Folio 98: Telegram from Commander-in-Chief Hong Kong to Admiralty 6th August 1914 endeavouring with HMS Minotaur, HMS Hampshire, HMS Newcastle to cut off Emden [German light cruiser] and 4 colliers bound south east from Kiao Chau. I may go to Yap, then to Saddle Island. Coal probably for German Admiral who may be processing to South America or chasing Montcalm [French cruiser]or returning to Kiao Chau. Fitzmaurice commands HMS Triumph whose crew has almost been completed by 100 of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Folio 100: Telegram from Commodore Hong Kong to Admiralty 6th August 1914 HMS Cadmus sailed with fleet colliers. HMS Triumph sailed. Telegram from Rentiers Manila to Admiralty 6th August 1914 7 German merchant vessels at Manila including Princess Alice and Sachsen both with wireless telegraphy, former 4 central pivots for 4.7 guns. 32 German reserves booked for Shanghai by Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria leaving 7th August for Hong Kong. Folio 101: Telegram from Ambassador Tokyo to Admiralty 6th August 1914 yacht Mekong accepted and transferred to the Commander-in-Chief. Folio 104: Telegram from Sir Edward Grey to Sir C.Greene (Tokyo) 6th August 1914 as our warships will require time to locate and destroy German warships in Chinese waters essential that Japanese should hunt out and destroy the German armed merchant cruisers who are attacking our commerce now. Folio 105: Telegram from Admiralty to Commodore Hong Kong 6th August 1914 prepare for issue 4.7 ammunition for merchant cruisers four eight gun sets 150 rounds per gun not 200 rounds. Issue four rounds gun trials. Folio 106: Telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne 6th August 1914 latest report of movements of German man-of-war Geier [German gunboat Dutch ship Houtman in Makassan Strait on 5th August. Planet [German surveying vessel] at Mazatlan 3rd August Commander-in-Chief China proceeds to intercept Scharnhost [German cruiser] and possibly Gneisenau [German cruiser] about 6 degrees S.Latitude, 162 degrees E.Longitude. Course probably South east. Folio 107: newspaper cutting from the Evening News 6th August 1914 reporting the naval battle off Wei-Hai-Wei. Folio 108: newspaper cuttings from The Globe 1st War Edition 6th August 1914 reports that Russian Squadron sailed from Vladivostock and a German squadron left Tsingtau presumably in quest of the Russians. Folio 112: Telegram from Reuter, Manila 7th August 1914 authentic reports that the British and German squadrons have been engaged in battle at Tsing-Tu. German cruiser Scharnhorst is now in New Guinea without coal.Eleven German merchantmen are taking refuge in Manila. Folio 113: Telegram from Manila to Admiralty 7th August 1914 US merchant vessel Riopag sailed for Guam with 4,600 tons of Japanese coal. Suspected for Scharnhorst [German cruiser] reported to be at Yap. German merchant vessel Rentiers arrived. Folio 114: Telegram from Hong Kong to Admiralty 7th August 1914 press telegram from Tientsin states that Askold [Russian cruiser] after grounding surrendered to Emden [German cruiser] was floated and towed to Tsing-tau. Germans also captured and towed into Tsing-Tau Russian transport with 1,000 men. Folio 120: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 8th August 1914 in the event of 3 or 4 Russian Volunteer Fleet at Vladivostock being armed and used for protecting trade can they use Hong Kong and Wei Hai Wei for coaling. Japanese wish to send one officer to Wei Hai wei and one to Hong Kong if Alliance takes effect. Handwritten note from Vice Admiral Sturdee on telegram:-Every assistance to be rendered to Russian volunteer ships. Approve one Japanese Officer to both Wei Hai wei and Hong Kong. Folio 126: Telegram from Sir C.Greene Tokyo to Foreign Office 8th August 1914 relating to Japanese declaration of war against Germany. Folio 127: Telegram from Sir J.Jordan, Peking to Sir Edward Grey 8th August 1914 relates to the two cables between Chefu and Taku, property of Chinese government. One controlled by Eastern Extension Company, the other by the Northen Company. Folios 128-129 Telegram from Sir C.Greene, Tokyo 8th August 1914 relating to question of Japanese action against Tsingtau and desirability of French and British naval co-operation. Russian Ambassador believes his government would also favour a new and closer relation with Japan. Folio 131: Telegram to Navy, Melbourne 8th August 1914 no German possessions in Pacific were fortified a year ago except Tsingtau. Folio 133: Telegram from Mr Barclay, Washington 8th August 1914 United States anxious lest Japan should acquire too preponderance of influence in China while European Powers are fighting. Tone of Press, even Hearst papers distinctly sympathetic towards England; officials of the State Department and others categorically anti-German and do not hide their feelings. Folio 134: Telegram from the War Office 8th August 1914 the reduction of the garrison at Hong Kong should not be carried out at present. Folio 136: Telegram from Intelligence Officer, Singapore to Admiralty 9th August 1914 have stopped route to Ports North coast of Java. Reply:-Most important trade should not be stopped unless absolutely necessary. Folio 137: Telegram from Sir George Buchanan, St Petersburg to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 Russians want signal so that they may assist by creating diversion in case of action between British and German navies. Folio 138: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir George Buchanan 9th August 1914 British and Russian naval forces too far separated for any combination at present except in China. Folio 140: Telegram from Sir J Jordan (Peking) to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 Japanese declaration of war not urgent necessity and may have bad effects. Folio 141: Telegram from Commodore, Hong Kong to Admiralty 9th August 1914 HMS Merlin was paid off 5th August at Hong Kong. Folio 142: Telegram from Foreign Office to Sir C.Greene, Tokyo 9th August 1914 ask Japanese to defer declaration of war. I wish to limit Japanese operations to protection of commerce on China Station. Folio 144: Telegram from Sir J Jordan, Peking to Foreign Office 9th August 1914 British and German men-of-war in Yangtse. HMS Kinsha, HMS Woodcock and HMS Snipe left Hankow for Shanghai after depositing guns and papers with HM Consul General. Vaterland [German vessel] dismantled wireless telegraphy left Shanghai on 8th August in tow of Otter. Folio 146: Telegram from Admiralty to R.A. [Rear Admiral]Australia (at sea) and Commander-in-Chief, China 9th August 1914 New Zealand expedition for Samoa leaves about August 11th. Guard it against intervention by enemy. Folio 147: Telegram from British Admiralty to French Admiralty 9th August 1914 please give us any known movements of Montcalm [French cruiser]in China seas. Folio 149: Telegram from Mr Barclay (Washington) 9th August 1914 relating to threat to China from Japan. Folio 150: Telegram from Sir J Jordan to Admiralty 9th August 1914 no British vessel has reported to have been pursued or molested. Folio 151: Telegram to all Intelligence Officers from Admiralty 9th August 1914 Cyphers M and G and circular A containing the peace code having been captured by Germans, there is danger of false messages being forwarded to Consular Reporting Officers by German agents. Therefore cease forwarding any intelligence in the above cyphers. Folio 153: Telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 10th August 1914 D’Iberville [French torpedo vessel], Fronde [French destroyer], Pistolet [French destroyer], Masquet [Mousqet French destroyer] arrived.

Folios 396-398: Draft of the Proposed Instructions to the G.O.C. Expedition B which have been prepared by General Sir E Barrow, Military Secretary, India Office in consultation with the Colonial Office. For the consideration of the offensive sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence 28th September 1914. Folio 401: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, HMS Swiftsure, Aden 29th September 1914, proposals accepted by East African convoy if ready on October 7th might accompany main convoy and be detached when HMS Ocean and HMS Goliath join unless you see objection. Transport with native battalion for Mauritius will also be ready. C-in-C China is also sending a convoy from China to Bombay with British troops for England to accompany main convoy from India on October 7th. HMS Minerva will not join you for the present. Folio 402: telegram from the British Resident, Zanzibar to the Secretary of State for the Colonies 29th September, your telegram 23rd September East Africa Protectorate referring to Hague Convention and capture of crews. Four German ships named as follows: Tabora,Koenig, Feldmarshal, Markgraf were claimed by HMS Astraea and HMS Pegasus as prizes in German east Africa ports. Officers and men of ships crews gave undertakings as provided for in Article six Hague Convention. Full lists these all lost sinking HMS Pegasus, One naval reserve officer named as follows, Carl Koblijk ex Markgraf withdrew from undertaking last visit HMS Pegasus to Tanga and is now at Nairobi prisoner of war. Folio 403: telegram from the Governor of Seychelles to the Secretary of State for the Colonies 29th September 1914, Germans may use as base islands Europa and Juan De Novo west of Madagascar. Folio 404: telegram from Zanzibar to Admiralty 29th September 1914, HMS Chatham left [Zanzibar]. Folio 406: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief,East Indies 29th September 1914, HMS Chatham, HMS Dartmouth and HMS Weymouth are to act against Konigsberg [German light cruiser] under orders of Captain of HMS Chatham. Folio 407: Proceedings [and conclusions] of a Sub-Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence assembled on the 29th September 1914. Sub-Committee composed of: Admiral Sir H Jackson, Sir George Fiddes, Colonial Office, Major General CE Caldwell, War Office, General Sir E Barrow, India Office, Colonel JM Rose, Admiralty, Major S H Wilson, Assistant-Secretary, Committee of Imperial Defence. Folio 410: telegram from Admiralty to Navy, Aden for HMS Weymouth, Intelligence Officer, Colombo for HMS Hampshire, Commander-in-Chief East Indies, Bombay, HMS Dartmouth Mombasa 1st October 1914, HMS Weymouth to coal and cruise within 200 miles of Sokotra to gather intelligence and deal with Emden [German light cruiser]. Konigsberg [German light cruiser] might also come North. Folio 412: telegram from Admiralty to Commander-in-Chief, Cape 1st October 1914, to relieve pressure on resources of Cape and East coast of Africa, North of Latitude of Delagoa Bay is transferred to East Indies command. Folios 414-415: Schedule of Docketed Papers Regarding Loss of HMS Pegasus. Folios 416-423: report by Commander Ingles on loss of HMS Pegasus with enclosures 20th September 1914. Also copy of letter from Dr G Macdonald, Principal Medical Officer Zanzibar Hospitals 30th September 1914 commending work of Staff Surgeon A J Hewitt and Sick Berth Steward Newton. Folios 424-425: telegram Commander-in-Chief, Cape to Commander Ingles calling for further details re loss of HMS Pegasus. 9th October 1914. Folios 426-436: further report by Commander Ingles giving further details re loss of Pegasus with enclosures 13th October 1914. Enclosures: Report submitted by Sub Lieutenant C J Charlewood RNR in command of tug Helmuth 1st October 1914. Folios 437-439: Charts showing position of Pegasus at anchor and tracks of tug Helmuth and Konigsberg (German light cruiser). Folios 440-446: Admiralty minutes and letters to Commander-in-Chief Cape giving reasons for leaving Pegasus unsupported, views on the performance of the Helmuth and noting services of Staff Surgeon AJ Hewitt and Sick Berth Steward A Newton and commending services of Captain and crew SS Banffshire 13th October 1914. Folios 447-451: extracts from letters of Commander-in-Chief, Cape referring to above and Admiralty minutes thereon (copies) 15th October 1914 to 4th December 1914. Folios 452-457: telegrams and Admiralty minutes regarding disposal of crew of HMS Pegasus 27th September to 29th September 1914. Folios 458-459: telegram and Admiralty minute regarding disposal of crew of HMS Pegasus 6th October 1914 to 9th October 1914. Folios 460-461: minutes and draft telegram from Head of Naval Law Branch 9th October 1914. Folios 462-464: report by Lieutenant [Hugh V] Lavington RN late of HMS Pegasus forwarded by Commander-in-Chief, Cape 22nd November 1914, (paper M 04735/14). Folios 465-466: Admiralty minutes and telegram to Commander-in-Chief, Cape asking for report of enquiry 5th April 1915 to 10th April 1915. Folio 467: telegram from Commander-in-Chief, Cape 14th April 1915 - No enquiry was held. Folios 468-469: Admiralty minutes and letter to Commander-in-Chief, East Indies asking for remarks by Commander Ingles on Lieutenant [Hugh V] Lavingtons report 29th April 1915.

Germany: Prisoners, including: Dr Schwabe, German officer killed in action on board the Emden : enquiry regarding his identity. Charles Lesimple, US Vice-Consul at Cologne: assistance given to British subjects in Cologne at outbreak of war. Dr Otto Luz, German reserve officer who left Panama at outbreak of war to join German Army, in detention camp on Isle of Man: German enquiry regarding alleged court martial for instigating revolt at Douglas camp; report that allegation was unfounded and Dr Luz had been sentenced for evasion of censorship regulations; request by Panama government for his release under guarantee of strict neutrality as his services were required in Panama; UK governments refusal to grant request. Mr Drummond-Hay, in Folkestone: house at Olive (or Oliva), Danzig; payment of rent; arrangements with US Embassy, Berlin, to continue payments until hostilities terminate. Messrs A Marx and Co, jewellers of Regent Street: payment of taxes to Germany; claim against company in respect of rent due on property in Germany; detention in Germany of owner, Ernest Marx, British subject; enquiry from his wife, Mrs M Marx of Maida Vale, regarding German authorities insistence that on release from Ruhleben he be forced to reopen his business in Homburg, Germany, for them to take half the takings. Edward Page Gaston, American resident of London: activities in Germany regarding transmission of parcels and luggage to prisoners, including: US authorities in Berlin reports of unsatisfactory and inefficient way he was carrying out work. Proposed press letter by US Ambassador, Berlin, warning public against Mr Gaston. Statement from US Ambassador, Berlin, with enclosures of statements from individuals regarding activities, including from Mr Gaston himself (in docket no. 21747). Hon Lady Augusta Peek, of Honiton, Devon: report that her son, Lieut R G Peek, 9th Lancers, and fellow prisoners at Münster, had not received parcels via Mr Gaston. Private Stanley Warren, Royal Naval Division, RNVR, interned at Döberitz: complaint that he had not received parcels and money sent to him by his mother in South Hackney via Mr Gaston. Complaints against Mr Gaston: consultation with Director of Public Prosecutions. Complaints against Mr Gaston received at US Embassy, Berlin. New circular issued 1 May 1915 inviting further funds for relief of necessitous prisoners, and guaranteeing forwarding of parcels of food for prisoners. Transmission of parcels to prisoners in Germany. Parcels whose recipients could not be traced: includes names of individuals (in docket no. 62872). Captain P E Lowe, West Yorkshire Regiment, prisoner of war in Germany: information from Mrs Lowe regarding delivery of parcels to him. Major R A Gray, 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, prisoner of war at Magdeburg: information from his wife, Mrs Gray of Camberley, regarding delivery of parcels to him. Press letter by James W Gerard, US Ambassador, Berlin, warning public against Mr Gaston: report that Morning Post was to be sued for libel; consultations regarding impending lawsuit, including communications with solicitors Messrs Lewis & Lewis, of Holborn. Money for British prisoners in Germany: list of beneficiaries with amounts due who cannot be traced (in docket no. 133289). Sums of money entrusted to Mr Gaston: includes individual names (in docket nos. 141944, 155735 and 200181). German colonial officers in Togoland. British subjects taken prisoner in German Africa: arrangements for correspondence and lists of names; includes lists of individuals (in docket no. 91773). Exchange of lists of prisoners in British and German colonies, Africa: arrangements. Repatriation of prisoners in India from German East Africa. Code 1218 File 1890-2325.

• Bank- und Posteinlieferungsbelege, Rechnungen über Hotel- und Bewirtungskosten sowie Warenlieferungen, Schriftverkehr u.a. zwischen Zimmermann und der Landshuter Leinen- und Gebild-Weberei Grünfeld in Berlin wegen einer Bestellung sowie mit der Charlottenfelder Aktiengesellschaft in Emden den aktuellen Stand des Aufbaus einer Diamant-Minen-Gesellschaft in Lüderitzbucht (Süd-West-Afrika) betreffend Charlottenfelder Aktiengesellschaft in Emden Diamant-Minen-Gesellschaft in Lüderitzbucht (Süd-West-Afrika) Vorstand

Enthält: Berichte über den Markt deutscher Kolonialwerte

Enth.: - Sendung des Marinenrats bei der Afrikanischen Kompagnie in Emden, Abraham Johann Cuffeler nach Königsberg zur Untersuchung des dortigen Handels - Abschaffung des Eides von Kaufleuten bei Verschiffung von Hanf, Flachs und anderen verbotenen Waren - Beschwerde Litauens über das in Königsberg verwendete Maß und Gewicht bei der Getreideausfuhr - Bestimmung von Königsberger Kaufleuten zur Beratung über die Verbesserung des Handels im Königreich Preußen.;

u.a. Zahlung für die Emder Einwohnerwehr; Mitgliedskarten verschiedener Vereine, u.a. der Deutschen Kolonialgesell- schaft; Angaben zu Aktien der Emder Reederei AG; Quittungen von Versicherungen, Zeitungen usw., 2 Statuten des Clubs zum guten Endzweck, 1884 und 1887

enthält u.a.: Stab der Gruppe "Rhein" zur Rückführung deutscher Kriegsgefangener; Rückführungsfragen aus Argentinien; Aufrufe und Mitteilungen der Seeoffiziersvereinigungen; Liste der in Malta zurückbehaltenen Besatzung des Kleinen Kreuzers "Emden"; Geldabfindungen nach Rückkehr aus der Kriegsgefangenschaft; Liste der Kriegsschiffe, von denen sich Besatzungsangehörige in Gefangenschaft oder Internierung befinden; Verhütung und Verfolgung von Betrugsversuchen bei Durchgangslagern, Bezirkskommandos u. A.; Verzeichnis der auf Dampfer "Wilhelm" heimgekehrten Samoa-Deutschen; Gebührnisse der kriegsgefangenen Marineangehörigen nach Wiedereintrffen in der Heimat

Enthält u.a.: KTB des Landungszuges SMS "Emden" (mit Wegekarte, Abschrift), 9. Nov. 1914 - 8. Jan. 1915 Belagerung von Tsingtau (Brief des Kommandanten des Forts Huitschen Huk Kp.Lt. Kopp mit Lageskizze, Abschrift), 14. Nov. 1914

Enthält u.a.: S. M. S. "Freya": Teneriffa, Southampton S. M. S. "Bremen": Valparaiso,Coronel, Punta Arenas, Panama, Bahia, Blanca, Pernambuco, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, Montreal, Halifax, Charlottetown, Rio de Janeiro, Baltimore, Newport News S. M. S. "Seeadler": Colombo, Bombay, Aden, Durban, Port Victoria S. M. S. "Gneisenau": Bombay, Cochin, Colombo, Diamond Harbour S. M. S. "Jaguar": Hankau (Unruhen) S. M. S. "Loreley": Triest, Constantinopel, Östliches Mittelmeer S. M. S. "Condor": Auckland, Brisbane, Samoa Kreuzergeschwader: China, Japan S. M. S. "Von der Tann": St. Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia Blanca, Itajahy, Blumenau, Buenos Aires S. M. S. "Panther": Südwest-Afrika, Kapstadt, Monrovia S. M. S. "Nürnberg": Truk S. M. S. "Sperber": Daressalam, Alexandrien, Palermo, Cadiz, Torquay S. M. S. "Emden": Ponape S. M. S. "Eber": Freetown, Bathurst, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz, Cadiz, Casablanca, Dakar, Conakry S. M. S. "Iltis": Canton (Unruhen), Schanghai S. M. S. "Geier": Cadiz, Palermo, Port Said, Aden, Port Victoria S. M. S. "Cormoran": Matupi, Brisbane, Sydney S. M. S. "Planet": Brisbane, Samarai S. M. S. "Möwe": Ferrol, Cadiz S. M. S. "Hansa": Edinburh, Norwegen S. M. S. "Hertha": Stockholm, Norwegen S. M. S. "Vineta": Norwegen S.M.S. "Luchs": Hongkong S. M. S. "Scharnhost": Hongkong, Saigon, Singapore, Batavia Broschüren über Schule in Hampton

Enthält u.a.: Kreuzergeschwader: (S.M.S. "Tsingtau","Vaterland","Tiger"): Berichte über Unruhen in China, u. a. über: Canton, Nanking, Schanghai, Yangtse-Fluß; verschiedene Karten S.M.S. "Leipzig": Ereignisse in China S.M.S. "Otter": Ereignisse in China S.M.S. "Iltis": Ereignisse in China (Hongkong, Canton) S.M.S. "Emden": Yaß - Rabaul, Ereignisse in China S.M.S. "Nürnberg": Ereignisse in China S.M.S. "Condor": Japan (Test eines Telefons), Marianen S.M.S. "Bremen": Port of Spain, Para, Kamerun, Togo, St. Helena, Rio de Janeiro S.M.S. "Dresden": Rodosto (Lage in der Türkei) S.M.S. "Eber": Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Monrovia, Freetown, Lome Mittelmeerdivision: Piraeus, Phaleron-Bucht, Lage in Constantinopel, Besuch der Tschataldja-Linie, Syracus S.M.S. "Geier": Bojana-Mündung, Castelnuovo S.M.S. "Gneisenau": Neu-Pommern, Kuta S.M.S. "Breslau": Bojana, Constantinopel, Therapia S.M.S. "Möwe": Deutsch-Ostafrika (Unruhen) S.M.S. "Panther": Kapstadt, Südwest-Afrika S.M.S. "Victoria Luise": Ferrol, Valencia, Palma S.M.S. "Vineta": Ferrol, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Porto Grande, Pernambuco, Santos S.M.S. "Loreley": Batum, Sinope, Sebastopol, Jalta, Gagri, Saloniki, Therapia, Constantinopel (Verkauf von Altertümern) S.M.S. "Hertha": Dartmouth, Villagarcia, Horta S.M.S. "Hansa": Bilbao, Palma S.M.S. "Cormoran": Sydney, Norfolk, Island, Suva, Samoa-Inseln S.M.S. "Seeadler": Seychellen, Zansibar, Daressalam Kreuzergeschwader: Südsee (teilweise Unruhen) I. Halbflottille: Stockholm, Wisby S.M.S. "Straßburg": Mersina, Alexandrette, Alexandrien

Enthält u.a.: Formierung der Republikanischen Schutztruppe, 1. Apr. 1919; Lage in Posen, Westpreußen, Schlesien, Apr. 1919; Unruhen und Streiks in Bremen, Verden, Emden, Leer, Frankfurt am Main, Offenbach, Braunschweig, Stolp und im Ruhrgebiet, März 1919; Lage im Baltikum, Apr. 1919; Erfahrungen aus Kämpfen mit Polen, 3, Apr. 1919; Denkschrift über Regierungsschutztruppen in Bremen, 3. Apr. 1919; Kriegsgliederung Abteilung Lüttwitz 4. Apr. 1919; Freikorps Schleswig-Holstein, 4. Apr. 1919; Bayerisches Freikorps, Apr. 1919; Übersicht über Grenzschutztruppen, Apr. 1919; Tabelle der aufzustellenden Formationen der Reichswehr, 10. Apr. 1919; Abbau des sächsischen Heeres und Neubildung von Sicherheitsformationen, 10. Apr. 1919; Freikorps Schleswig-Holstein, 12. Apr. 1919; Ausführungsbestimmung zur Bildung bayerischer Volkswehr, Apr. 1919; Kriegsgliederung Garde-Kavallerie-Schützen-Korps, 14. Apr. 1919; Vollmacht für Kommissar der Reichsregierung und preußischen Regierung für Ostpreußen und Westpreußen und die besetzten russischen Gebiete, 15. Apr. 1919; Bericht über Operationen VI. Reserve-Korps, 16. Apr. 1919; Gesetz über die Bildung einer vorläufigen Reichsmarine, 16. Apr. 1919; Lage in Bayern, Apr. 1919; Aufgaben der Verbände der Abteilung Lüttwitz, 22. Apr. 1919; Direktive für Truppenführung bei Operation nach München, 23. Apr. 1919; Unterstellungsverhältnisse in neutraler Zone, 25. Apr. 1919; Freikorps Hülsen, 26. Apr. 1919; Leiter der militärischen Vertretung der deutschen Friedensgesandtschaft, 26. Apr. 1919; Übersicht über Freiwilligenverbände und Sicherheitstruppen, 27. Apr. 1919; Schutz der Freiwilligenverbände gegen Verrufserklärungen, 28. Apr. 1919; Marine-Brigade von Loewenfeld, 30. Apr. 1919; Reichswehrminister Gustav Noske an Versammlung von Vertretern der deutschen Studentenschaft, 30. Apr. 1919

Enthält u.a.: Aktion gegen Ponape (Berichte SMS "Emden" mit handschriftlichen Randbemerkungen Kaiser Wilhelm II., Abschriften), Jan. - Feb. 1911

Page 208: telegram from Captain in Charge, Sydney to Admiralty 14th August 1914 –proceeding to Port Moresby to coal. [HMAS] Australia could leave Port Moresby 17th [August] arriving Samoa 27th August. Page 212: telegram from Senior Naval Officer Auckland to Admiralty 15th August 1914 –expedition started from Wellington. I will meet it with three cruisers tomorrow afternoon in Bay of Plenty. Commander Ward appointed to [HMNZS] Psyche and Lieutenant Commander Porter in command temporarily of [HMS] Torch. [HMS] Torch remains at Auckland as depot ship and to drill reserves. Page 214: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne to Admiralty 15th August 1914 –not advisable for Australian expedition to start for New Guinea without escort of [HMAS] Australia until Scharnhorst [German cruiser] and Gneisenau[German cruiser] are located. [HMAS] Melbourne and [HMAS] Sydney should accompany [HMAS] Australia to Samoa. Expedition ready to leave for Thursday Island immediately and Australian Fleet is at Port Moresby. Suggest saving time by [HMAS] Australia escorting New Guinea expedition first and Samoa expedition afterwards. Page 215: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board to Admiralty 15th August 1914 –Montcalm [French cruiser] arrived Suva. Page 215b: telegram from Manila to Admiralty 15th August 1914 –two German ships Tsintau and Locksun preparing to sail destination unknown. Page 218: telegram from Senior Naval Officer Thursday Island to Admiralty 15th August 1914-Rear Admiral Commanding Australia wires –could meet expedition off Suva 24th August. Page 219: telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officer New Zealand 15th August 1914 –expedition must proceed to Noumea to meet [HMAS] Australia then proceed to Samoa getting in touch with Montcalm [French cruiser] now at Suva en route. Page 221: telegram from Admiralty to Commonwealth [Naval Board], Melbourne 15th August 1914 –Samoa Expedition having started must be covered first. Propose [HMAS] Melbourne and [HMAS] Sydney escort New Guinea Expedition inside Barrier Reef and meet [HMAS] Australia and Montcalm [French cruiser] at suitable base. Page 222: telegram from Governor of Fiji to Secretary of State for the Colonies 13th August 1914 –Commander of local forces suggests that an expeditionary force armed and equipped should be organised in Fiji Islands and sent to Samoan Islands to capture German colonial possessions if transports can be provided. Page 223: telegram from Admiralty to Colonial Office 14th August 1914 –offer declined but armed force should be utilised for local defence. Page 228: telegram from Rear Admiral, Australia.Port Moresby to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –[HMAS] Australia arrived. Page 229: telegram from Governor of Fiji to the Secretary of State for the Colonies 16th August 1914 –please inform French Admiral that expedition will arrive Fiji 20th August in two transports escorted by three small cruisers en route for Samoa. [HMAS] Australia expected at Fiji 20th August.She and Montcalm [French cruiser] required to guard expedition against Gneisenau [German cruiser] and Scharnhorst [German cruiser]. Page 231: telegram from French Admiralty to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –two German colliers leaving Manila very soon and believed to be bound for New Guinea to replenish German cruiser. Liner Princess Alice possibly armed as auxiliary cruiser also believed to have left Manila probably for New Guinea. Page 233: telegram from Freemantle to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –[HMAS] Pioneer arrived Freemantle 15th August. Page 234: telegram from Melbourne [Naval Board] to Admiralty and referred to Vice Admiral Sir Henry Jackson 16th August 1914 –have informed Rear Admiral Commanding Australia that five hundred men now leaving Thursday Island for Port Moresby by [SS] Kanowna. Berrima [transport] with expedition will leave Sydney for Thursday Island 19th August 1914. Page 237: telegram from Freemantle, Western Australia [to Admiralty] 16th August 1914 –German steamer Neumunster seized 8 miles to the west of Rottnest Island and taken to Freemantle [? by [HMAS] Pioneer. Page 239: telegram from Reporting Officer, Manila to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –German ship Tsintau sailed 9 p.m. ostensibly for Celebes. Locksun ready to sail. German ship Hoerdeals loading coal. Page 240: telegram from Britannia, Thursday Island [Rear Admiral Commanding, Australia] to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –has directed [HMAS]Sydney and destroyers to attempt to destroy wireless station at Herbertshole [Herbertshohe] (New Britain). Page 241: telegram to Commodore, Hong Kong 16th August 1914 –has Yap wireless station been destroyed. China squadron should promptly deal with Yap and Anguar [German wireless station]. Page 242: telegram from I.O. Singapore to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –Recorder, Eastern Extension cable laying ship leaving today to repair Java Port Darwin cable. Page 243: telegram from Rear Admiral Commanding Australia, Thursday Island to Admiralty 16th August 1914 –proposes [HMAS] Sydney and destroyers attack Frederick William Harbour, [New] Guinea. Page 244: telegram from Rear Admiral Commanding [HMAS] Australia Thursday Island 16th August 1914-have cancelled attack on New Britain. [HMS] Encounter and [HMAS] Sydney will convoy Australian expedition meeting them off Sandy Cove 21st August. [HMAS] Melbourne will accompany [HMAS] Australia to convoy New Zealand expedition. Page 250: telegram from C-in-C China, Hong Kong to Admiralty 17th August 1914 –position of Scharnhorst[German cruiser,Gneisenau [German cruiser], Emden [German light cruiser] and Nurnberg [German light cruiser] unknown but Marshall Islands likely. Protection of trade routes being arranged with ships including [HMS] Minotaur and Dupleix [French cruiser]. Probable objective of German squadron is Pacific coast of America. Yap wireless station destroyed and one German collier captured. [HMS] Newcastle to leave Yokohama for Vancouver Island and [HMS] Hampshire ready to follow from Hong Kong if Japan declares war. Page 251: telegram from Manila to Admiralty 17th August 1914 –German ship Locksun sailed 16th August ostensibly for Menado in Celebes. Page 254: telegram from Thursday Island to Admiralty 17th August 1914-[HMAS] Australia sailed from [for] Noumea. Page 255: telegram from Commander in Chief,China, Hong Kong 17th August 1914-propose leaving Anguar for present as the distance is too great. Should Yap-Shanghai cable be cut? Reply –concur about Anguar. Yap-Shanghai cable not to be cut.Staff note: [HMS] Fantome left Freemantle for Sydney 14th August 1914. [HMS] Sealark on her way to Suva to assist in local defence. Page 263: telegram from Britannia, Thursday Island to Admiralty 17th August 1914 –[HMAS] Melbourne sailed for Rossell Island. Page 265: telegram from Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne to Admiralty 17th August 1914- Scharnhorst [German cruiser] last message spoken to Apia 11th August. Anguar evidently taken place of Yap and is sending cable messages to Nauru.

Page 501: telegram from R.A.C.Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 12th September 1914 –Herbertshole occupied 11-9-14. Naval force under Commander J.A.H. Beresford, Australian Navy landed to destroy W/T met vigorous opposition. Have landed Q.F. [quick firer] 18 pdr gun and intend shelling station tomorrow unless it surrenders. Killed: Lieutenant Commander Charles B. Elwell RN. Captain B.A. Pockley, Army Medical Corps. Two seamen, Australian Naval Reserve. Wounded: Lieutenant Rowland C. Bowen, Australian Navy. Two seamen, Australian Navy Reserve. Prisoners: Two German Officers. Five German N.C.O.s [non commissioned officers] including one wounded and thirty native police. Page 502: telegram from [HMNZS] Philomel to Admiralty 12th September 1914 –arrived Auckland. Page 503: telegram from Commonwealth Government, Navy Offices Melbourne to Admiralty 12th September 1914 – Yap and Nauru being accounted for hope operations against Frederick Wilhelmshaven can proceed on completion of Rabaul operation. Page 504: telegram to Navy Office, Melbourne from Admiralty 12th September 1914 –propose that [HMS] Encounter and destroyers with transports should, after Rabaul, proceed to Frederick Wilhelmshaven and then to Anguar. Page 512: telegram from R.A.C. Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 13th September 1914 –consider all troops should remain in New Britain for present. Propose leaving Simpsonhafen with [HMAS] Australia, Melbourne and Sydney 14th or 15th September 1914. [HMS] Encounter remains in charge Simpsonhafen. Suggest [French cruiser] Montcalm might proceed Anguar. [HMAS] Melbourne reports that Nauru is unsuitable for occupation. Page 514: telegram from Admiralty to Commander in Chief China, Singapore 13th September 1914 –[HMS] Hampshire is to join [HMAS] Australia at Fremantle by October 7th to convoy troops. [French cruiser] Montcalm to return to Saigon. Page 517: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne to Admiralty 13th September 1914 –[HMS] Fantome arrived at Port Moresby 13th September. Page 519: telegram from Admiralty to R.A.C. Australia via Thursday Island 13th Australia 1914 –what is proposed line of communication from[HMS]Encounter to Thursday Island. Page 520: History Section Precis. (paper M 01884/14). September 13th 1914. j: letter from Admiralty to C.O. [Colonial Office] 13th September 1914 –arrangements are being made to occupy New Guinea, Anguar and Yap, but dates and sequence are at discretion of Senior Naval and Military Officers. Nauru might be occupied shortly afterwards. h: contd. Sir H.B.J. [Admiral Sir Henry Jackson] 14th September 1914 - [HMAS] Melbourne reports Nauru unsuitable for occupation, see (paper M 016429/14). Page 521: note signed HBJ [Admiral Sir Henry Jackson] 12th September 1914 relating to the phosphate deposits on the German Pacific Islands, trade of the British Phosphate Company with the Germans and pressure by Australian government for occupation of these phosphate islands. Page 524: telegram from Commander in Chief China, Singapore to Admiralty 14th September 1914-propose [HMS] Minotaur, [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki and [Japanese light cruiser] Chikuma proceed to New Britain Island and act from there. Will arrange with French and Russians to patrol south of Singapore. Page 525: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne to Admiralty 14th September 1914 –signal from[German ship] Luchs to [German steamship] Tannenfels overheard night of 13-9-14, “at once go to rendevous Lat.O degrees Long.140 degrees E” (120 miles N of New Guinea). [German steamship] Tannenfels left Batavia 1-9-14 for Manila with 6,000 tons of coal. Later sighted making towards Sunda Strait. Page 526: telegram from Navy Office, Melbourne to Admiralty 14th September 1914-arrangements made for Australian Expeditionary Force in 27 transports to assemble at King George Sound by 5th October. Page 529: telegram from I.O. [Intelligence Officer] Colombo to Admiralty 4th September 1914 –[German light cruiser] Emden sighted yeatserday with 4 prizes halfway between Calcutta and Madras. Page 531: History Section Precis, (paper M 01927/14) c: telegram from G.N.Z. [Governor New Zealand] to C.O. [Colonial Office] 13th September 1914 –propose [HMNZS] Psyche and Philomel escort expeditionary force to Long.145 degrees and [HMS] Pyramus thence to Fremantle. Page 537: telegram from R.A.C. Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 13th September 1914 – [HMAS] Australia, Melbourne and [HMAS] Sydney left for Sydney 15-9-14. Propose [HMS] Encounter, [French cruiser] Montcalm and destroyers occupy Frederick Wilhelmshafen where there are probable considerable forces. [French cruiser] Montcalm might destroy W/T at Anguar but without her, [HMS] Encounter would require support of a ship from China. Page 539: telegram from Governor of New Zealand to Secretary of State for the Colonies 15th September 1914 –the New Zealand Government are uneasy that escort for the expedition between New Zealand and point of junction with Australian squadron will consist of P class cruisers, (paper M 01978/14). Page 540: telegram from Navy Office, Melbourne to Admiralty 15th Australia 1914 –several reports received of German colliers taking coal from Manila. A contract with U.S. Government for delivery at Manila of 82,000 tons Newcastle coal is in force through agency of Macondray & Co., Manila. Very important that coal shipped ostensibly under this contract actually reaches consignees and not enemy. Page 541: telegram from Senior Naval Officer Wellington, New Zealand to Admiralty 15th September 1914 –propose to send [HMS] Torch to Vavau Island to set up headquarters there for a short time. Page 542: telegram from C-in-C, China to Admiralty 15th September 1914 –English stoker from German collier Bochum at Manila reports either[German cruisers] Scharnhorst or Gneisenau met [German light cruiser] Emden and [German gunboat] in Molucca passage on 24-8-14 and afterwards separated. Page 543: telegram from A.C. [Admiral Commanding] Australian Squadron via Thursday Island to Admiralty 15th September 1914 –[HMAS] Melbourne examined Kawieng Harbour, New Ireland. [German gunboat] Geier left there 7-9-14. Page 551: telegram from R.A.C. Australian Squadron to Admiralty 16th September 1914 –[French cruiser] Montcalm arrived at Simpsonhafen 15-9-14. Page 553: telegram from R.A.C. Australian Squadron to Admiralty 16th September 1914 – [HMAS] Australia, Melbourne and Sydney due Sydney 21-9-14. Page 554: telegram from Commander in Chief China, Singapore to Admiralty 15th September 1914 –Japanese cruiser Chikuma leaves Singapore tonight to co-operate with [HMS] Hampshire and Yarmouth against [German light cruiser] Emden. [HMS] Minotaur and [Japanese cruiser] Ibuki leave for Rabaul 18-9-14. Page 555: telegram from Admiralty to Commander in Chief China, R.A.C. Australia, Navy Board Melbourne 16th September 1914 –situation changed by appearance of [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau off Apia and [German light cruiser] Emden in Bay of Bengal. [HMAS] Australia and [French cruiser] Montcalm to cover New Guinea Expeditionary Force from attack and then search for 2 cruisers. [HMAS] Sydney to convoy Australian troops to Aden. [HMS] Hampshire and Yarmouth to sink [German light cruiser] Emden. [HMS] Minotaur to arrive Fremantle 4-10-14 and convoy Australian troops with one Japanese cruiser.

Page 54: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board to Admiralty 3rd August 1914 - W/T intercepts indicate Scharnhorst, [German cruiser] and Gneisenau [German cruiser] near New Guinea. Rear Admiral Commanding Australia proposes meeting [HMAS] Sydney and [HMS] Encounter and destroyers off Port Moresby. Page 59: telegram from Admiralty to Commonwealth Naval Board 3rd August 1914 – proposals of Rear Admiral approved. Page 60: telegram from Admiralty to Rear Admiral Australian Fleet 4th August 1914 – Manager of Union Steamship Company Suva reports 3 German cruisers expected at Samoa shortly. Coal supplies there. Page 61: telegram to Commander in Chief China and to Rear Admiral Australia, Sydney – mail steamer Persia reports German warship in position Lat.26 degrees 27’N. Long.169 degrees 17’W July 30th. Page 62: telegram from Singapore to Admiralty 4th August 1914 –Melbourne wires W/T overheard from Scharnhorst [German cruiser] to Yap, Nurnberg [German light cruiser], Nauru and Planet; also from Geier [German cruiser] to SS Bochum and Freiburg. Page 63: telegram from Rear Admiral Commanding at Gardenisland N.S.W to Admiral 4th August 1914 – German ships have been buying charts of South America. Page 64: telegram from Senior Naval Officer New Zealand to Admiralty 4th August 1914 – [HMNZS] Psyche left Auckland for Bay of Islands. Page 66: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Admiralty to Admiralty 4th August 1914 - [HMAS] Sydney (probably error for [HMAS] Australia) left Sydney for Port Moresby with Rear Admiral commanding on board. Page 70: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration Melbourne 4th August 1914 to Admiralty – [HMAS] Sydney and three destroyers will join Australian Squadron. [HMS] Encounter follows leaving Sydney 6th August. Page 73: telegram from Lloyds Royal Exchange to Director Intelligence Division War Staff Admiralty 4th August 1914 – Austrian steamer Kaerber left Colombo first German steamer Seydlitz left Sydney third. Pages 75-76: telegram from Admiralty to Senior Naval Officers Sydney, Cape Town, Gibraltar 5th August 1914 – instructions for Defensively Armed Merchant Vessels. Page 78: telegram from Lloyds Agent, Newcastle, NSW-German steamers Luneburg, Ulm, Linden, Westphalen left hurriedly probably for Germany, New Guinea or Samoa. German vessels remaining in port – Wotan, Susan Viener, Karl Rurgest, Viener and Olinda. Page 79: telegram from Admiralty to Naval Board, Melbourne, Australia 5th August 1914 – armed mercantile merchant cruisers to be armed with four additional rounds of ammunition per gun for gun mounting trials. Page 80: telegram from Sir F Bertie (Paris) to French Consul, Suva 5th August 1914 – inform Montcalm [French cruiser] to proceed to Hong Kong. Page 82: telegram from Captain in Charge, Sydney to Admiralty 5th August 1914: [HMS] Encounter sailed [from Sydney]. Page 83a: History Section Precis. M No Number (C.P.No21401 cancelled). 83b: letter from John Kilgour & Co to Admiralty 5th August 1914-draws attention to Anguar Island German and leased to Deutsche Sudseephosphat Bremen, with details of trade. 83c:Director Trade Division 12th August 1914-If Yap is taken,this should be taken too. Sir H.B.J [Admiral Sir H.B. Jackson] noted. Page 84: Extract from Proceedings of a Sub Committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence August 5 1914 (C.I.D113c).The Sub Committee arrived at the following conclusion: (a) Island of Yap and German New Guinea – agreed that Commonwealth Government should send expedition to attack Island of Yap and German New Guinea to seize the cables and wireless telegraph stations there. (b) Samoa and Nauru-agreed that Government of New Zealand should send expedition to attack Samoa and Nauru to seize cables and wireless telegraph stations there. Page 85: telegram from Auckland to Admiralty 6th August 1914 - [HMS] Pyramus left for Suva (Fiji Island). Page 86: telegram from Senior Naval Officer New Zealand to Admiralty 6th August 1914 - expect to arrive Suva 10 August.Have appointed Commander Newton (retired) as Intelligence Officer and Naval Agent in New Zealand during my absence.Lieutenant over 8 years seniority Denniston embarked on board [HMNZS] Philomel. Lieut Hewitt emergency list embarked on board [HMS] Pyramus. Lieut Hill late [HMNZS] Philomel embarked on board Marama due about end of month. Page 87: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Admiralty Melbourne to Admiralty 6 August 1914: [HMAS] Pioneer ordered to Fremantle to protect trade routes. [HMAS] Melbourne ordered to join [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS] Sydney,and [HMS] Encounter off Port Moresby in view of threatened concentration of men of war at New Guinea unless you [Admiralty] disapproves. Page 88: telegram from Thursday Island to Admiralty 6th August 1914 - [HMAS] Sydney, [HMAS] Warrego, [HMAS] Yarra arrived. Page 90: draft telegram from Commander in Chief China, Hong Kong 6th August 1914 - endeavouring with [HMS] Minotaur, [HMS] Hampshire, [HMS] Newcastle to cut off Emden [German light cruiser] and 4 colliers bound south east from Kiau Chau –may proceed to Yap and shall then go to base in Saddle Island where squadron is assembling. Coal probably for German Admiral who with 3 ships may either be proceeding to South America or chasing Montcalm [French cruiser] or returning to Kiao Chau. Page 92: telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of New Zealand 6th August 1914 - expeditionary force should be sent to England. The German wireless station at Samoa should also be seized if possible. See (paper M 01325/14 precis page 94). Page 93: telegram from Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia 6th August 1914 – accepts offer of expeditionary force of 20,000 men to be sent to England. The German wireless stations at New Guinea, Yap in Marshall Islands and Nauru or Pleasant Island should be seized if possible see (paper M 01325/14 Precis page 94. Page 95: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board of Administration, Melbourne to Admiralty 6th August 1914-latest reports of movements Geier [German gunboat], Dutch ship Houtman in Makassan Strait on 5th August, Planet [German surveying vessel] at Mazatlan 3rd August, Commander in Chief China proceeds to interecept Scharnhorst [German cruiser] and possibly Gneisenau [German cruiser] in Lat.8 S.Long.162E. From Rentiers Manila to Admiralty 6th August 1914-German merchant vessels Manila - 7 including Princess Alice and Sachsen both with wireless telegraphy, former 4 central pivots for 4.7 guns. At Zamboangaa 3 German reserves 32 booked for Shanghai by Pacific Mail Steamer Manchuria leaving 3pm August 7th for Hong Kong. Reported several German and Austrian merchant vessels heading for Manila from China.