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
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 proposedinitialled ?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 enemys 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
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 Germans appearance off Apia is there any change in orders for [HMAS] Australia, [HMAS]Melbourne
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 Cornwalls 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 Cornwalls 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 DIberville [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] Lavington's 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 government's 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
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
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 27N. Long.169 degrees 17W 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
Page 551: History section précis of correspondence 15 September 1914 to 4 October 1914 concerning Kinfauns Caste, Astraea and Hyacinth, provision of guns and ammunition. (M no number). Original papers in HS10 p367. Page 552: Harcourt to High Commissioner of South Africa 22 September 1914: Undesirable to have Belgians taking part against Germans. Discourage such action. Page 553: Minister foreign affairs Paris to French Ambassador 22 September 1914: Presence of Konigsberg presents danger to mail steamer Melbourne. Page 554: Admiralty to Governor Seychelles 22 September 1914: French Government wishes Melbourne to be warned of danger of Konigsberg. Pages 555-556: Buxton to S of S Colonies 22 September 1914: Summary of Bulletin communicated to me by Defence Department regarding operations against German South West Africa, (paper M02156/14) Page 558: Capetown to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Konigsberg between Zanzibar and Mombasa. Page 559: Admiralty to various stations 23 September 1914: Serious lesson to learn from loss of Cressy and Hogue. Page 560: Buxton to SofS Colonies 23 September 1914: Not prepared to take responsibility of publication of passing proposed Reuters message. Suggest consult Admiralty. (For paper M 01257/14 see HS8 pp170 to 177) Page 561: HMS Hyacinth to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Position course and speed. Page 562: Governor Seychelles to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Melbourne left Seychelles 19 September. Page 563: War office to GOC Mauritius 23 September 1914: Captains Gem and Rogers to rejoin units in India. Embarked on SS Elele. Elele must not leave Mauritius with troops without escort. Page 564: Harcourt to High Commissioner South Africa 23 September 1914: Convey thanks of HM Governmennt for offer of troops for Europe. Feel local requirements should have priority. Page 565: Capetown to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Armadale Castle arrived. Page 566: Buxton to SofS Colonies 23 September 1914: Summary of defence Department Bulletin. Page 567: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Details of guns and men for St Helena and Cape. (see also HS8 pp231 to 242). Page 568: Hyacinth to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Position and speed. Page 569: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Sailing of convoy postponed until 1 October owing to Luderitz. Hyacinth ordered direct to Simonstown. Page 570: Cape town to Admiralty 23 September 1914: Intercepted message by w/t Konigsberg to Niagra, Scandia and others with new rendezvous. Page 572: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape 25 September 1914: Crew of Pegasus to return to England. Reply that Commander in Chief East Indies requires survivor for commissioning auxiliary cruiser. Page 573: Harcourt to Gov Gen South Africa 24 September 1914: Approve action on Reuter message. Cannot provide any more cruisers. Page 573a: High Commissioner South Africa (Buxton) to S of S Colonies 24 September 1914: German post Shuckmannsburg surrendered 21 September. Page 574: Buxton to S of S Colonies 24 September 1914: Continuation of summary of bulletin, (paper M 02209/14) see also page 566. Page 575: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape 24 September 1914: Batteries and rounds being shipped Balmoral Castle. Page 576: Handwritten (by ?) Extract from letter from Lord Buxton to Mr Harcourt dated 24 September 1914 concerning offer of guns. Page 578: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 25 September 1914: Astraea left Luderitz for Cape Town. Page 579: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape and OC Troops St Helena 25 September 1914: Captain Mathew and original naval garrison to remain St Helena. Page 580: Buxton to S of S Colonies 25 September 1914: Summary of bulletin, (paper M 02214/14). Page 581: History section précis of correspondence 23-26 September 1914 concerning forces, personnel and guns. (M no number). Original papers in HS8 pp230-242. Page 582: note undated from unnamed admiral concerning officers, NCOs and men for manning guns. Page 583: Admiralty to Gibraltar, St Vincent, Cape Town, Colombo 25 September 1914: Reason to believe German merchant vessels in Portuguese ports may seek safety in Spanish ports. Page 583a: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape town 25 September 1914: Crew of Pegasus to return to England first opportunity. Page 584: Cape Town to Admiralty 26 September 1914: Armadale Castle sailed for Simonstown. From Commander in ChiefSimonstown; Armadale Castle has arrived. Page 585: Hyacinth to Admiralty 26 September 1914: Sailed. Pages 586-587: Intercepted message Reuter London to Reuter Cape Town 25 September 1914: Surrender of Luderitzbucht. Various individuals military and civilian named. Page 588: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 26 September 1914: Vessel carrying seaplane reported Cape Agulhas. Armadale Castle sent to search. Astraea arrived. Page 589: Buxton to S of S Colonies 26 September 1914: Continuation of summary of bulletin. See also page 580. Page 591: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 27 September 1914: May I be informed names of three cruisers named in 179 telegram. Where are they ordered to. Reply. Sent to Aden. Your 236. Page 592: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 27 September 1914: May I be informed enemys armed mercantile cruisers at large in Atlantic. Wireless station Windhoek in direct communication with Berlin. Invasion may be long and arduous. Page 593: Governor of St Helena to Admiralty 27 September 1914: Is it intended Capt Mathew and Naval Garrison come under orders of OC garrison. Pages 594-595: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape 27 September 1914: Three cruisers are Chatham, Dartmouth and Weymouth. Chatham has arrived Mombasa. Dartmouth in convoy with Fox. Should arrive Mombasa 1 October. Dartmouth then hunts Konigsberg. Weymouth leaves Suez today. Emden being hunted by Hampshire, Yarmouth and Japanese Chikuma. Pages 596-598: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 27 September 1914: Comment on operations against German SW Africa. Pages 599-600: Handwritten note (by ?) undated commenting on telegram on pp 596-597.
Page 557: telegram from Commander in Chief China, Singapore to Admiralty 16th September 1914-German ship Tannenfels captured by [HMS] Chelmer in Basilian Strait 14-9-14. Page 558: telegram from Naval Board, Melbourne to Admiralty 16th September 1914 loss of submarine A.E.1 being kept secret for present. Page 560: telegram from British Consul, Honolulu to Admiralty 16th September 1914 German merchant vessel Staats Sekretar Kraetke arrived Honolulu 15-9-14 from Jaluit. Page 561: telegram from Senior Naval Officer Thursday Island to Admiralty 16th September 1914 [HMS] Fantome and Esturia sailed for Simpsonhafen. Page 562: History Section Precis, d: note from [Admiral] Sir H.B.Jackson propose replying safety of convoys is carefully considered, (paper M 01978/14), [see also page 539]. Page 565: History Section Precis, (paper M 10333/14). f: Cr.K [Commander Kettlewell] 17th September 1914 it has been arranged that [cableship] Iris shall repair Bundaberg-Noumea cable and will be ready to leave for Fanning Island 5-10-14. Meanwhile Kestrel will visit Fanning and report situation. Page 568: telegram from Rear Admiral [HMAS] Australia to Admiralty 17th September 1914 troops advanced to Toma,Herbertshoe after [HMS] Encounter shelled ridge occupied by enemy. Page 578: telegram from Governor General, Australia to C.O. [Colonial Office] 17th September 1914 refers to Australian troops ready for embarkation. Disturbing element failure of Commander in Chief China to cope with German Cruiser Squadron which menaces 41 Australian and New Zealand transports and Australian trade routes, (paper M 02069/14). Page 578b: telegram from Governor of New Zealand to Secretary of State for Colonies 17th September relating to unease of New Zealand government over inadequate protection of transports from New Zealand to Australia when German warships are only short distance from Tasman Sea. Difficulty in communicating with Rear Admiral. M 02069/14. Pages 579-580: proposed draft for reply to New Zealand signed H B Jackson [Admiral Sir Henry Jackson] 19th September 1914 - states that P class cruisers are considered capable of dealing with attack on convoy from enemy cruisers.Attack by German cruisers improbable. More likely objectives are the Indian convoys and the New Guinea expediiton. Page 581: telegram from Chief Censor,War Office [intercepted] 17th September 1914 [German vessels] Emden, Segovia and Westmark reported at Sabang. Page 582: telegram from Calumny Honolulu to Admiralty 17th September 1914-German longmoon Merchant vessel arrived 6pm 16th September. Jaeschke merchant vessel 10am Waldemar. Page 583: telegram from Colonial Office to Pacific Phosphates Co.and Governor General, Australia 16th September 1914 Pacific Phosphates Company are to provision Nauru when occupied but are not to take any action re German officials, (paper M 02047/14). Page 585: telegram from R.A. Commanding Australian Squadron to Admiralty 18th September 1914 Returning to Simpsonhafen taking [HMAS]Sydney with me. [HMAS] Melbourne proceeds to Sydney and will be ready for convoy to Aden. Page 586: telegram from Governor, New Zealand to Colonial Office 18th September 1914 Samoa can communicate with Suva by night. High power station will be working before long. Page 590: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne to Admiralty 19th September 1914 list of officers and men missing from Submarine A.E.1. Page 592: telegram from R.A.C. Australian Squadron to Admiralty 19th September 1914 W/T station being erected at Rabaul to communicate with Port Moresby and Thursday Island. Page 596: telegram from R.A. Australian Squadron to Admiralty 19th September 1914 [HMAS] Australia and Sydney arrived at Simpsonhafen 4 30pm 19th September. Page 598: telegram from Secretary of State for the Colonies to Governor of New Zealand 19th September 1914 H.M.A.S. Australia is covering Commonwealth expedition attacking New Britain and therefore cannot reach New Zealand to convoy contingent. Unlikely [German cruisers] Scharnhorst and Gneisenau would steam into waters where there is no coal for them. Strong probability that Germans have turned North-West to Marshall Islands, (paper M 02069/14). Page 602: telegram from Colonial Office to Sir H.Jackson [Admiral Sir Henry Jackson] 16th September 1914 desirable to despatch Ooma from Sydney with provisions for Ocean Island and Nauru as twice as many British residents there as Germans. Armed intervention may be necessary to remove German residents. Page 603: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board, Melbourne to Admiralty 20th September 1914 loss of submarine A.E.1 last seen 3 30pm September 14th returning from patrol off Cape Gazelle. Weather fine, no enemy in vicinity. Thorough search made. Water very deep. Page 605: telegram from Governor General of Australia to Secretary of State for the Colonies 20th September 1914 Admiral Patey informed that Government appove of Colonel Holmes being appointed as Administrator of New Britain. Page 609: telegram from Governor of New Zealand to Secretary of State for Colonies 21st September 1914 unless otherwise advised expedition (for England) will leave as notified 13-9-14. Page 610: telegram from R.A.C. Australia Squadron to Admiralty 21st September 1914 [HMAS] Sydney leaves Simpsonhafen (New Britain) for Anguar to deal with wireless station. Page 612: telegram from V.A.C. [Vice Admiral Commanding] Australian Squadron to Admiralty 21st September 1914 leaving Simpsonhafen 22nd September with [HMAS] Australia, [French cruiser] Montcalm, [HMS] Encounter to cover expedition to Friedrich Wilhelm. Page 615: telegram from [HMNZS] Philomel, Auckland to Admiralty 22nd September 1914 [HMS] Pyramus sailed under sealed orders 8a.m. Page 616: telegram from Commonwealth Naval Board Melbourne to Admiralty 22nd September 1914 W/T intercepted [German vessel] Luneberg to [German armed merchant cruiser] Cormoran, Part Japanese Fleet going to Australia.
Pages 601-602: Undated note by unnamed admiral commenting on the naval aspects of the telegram on pp 596-597. Page 603: History section précis covering correspondence 24-27 September 1914 concerning activities of Konigsberg and Emden and availability of cruisers, (paper M02157/14) Original papers in HS8 pp170-177. Pages 605-606: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 28 September 1914: Copy of telegram sent to Gov General concerning proposed actions given information received on actions at Luderitz Bay and Walfisch Bay from returning transports. Pages 607-608: Handwritten draft and undated note by unnamed admiral commenting on telegram on pp 596-597. Page 609: SofS Colonies (Harcourt) to Gov Gen Mauritius and Gov Gen Seychelles 28 September 1914: Admiralty considering possibilities of dependencies of Colony being utilised as bases by German cruisers. Keep me informed of information bearing on this point. Page 610: Capetown to Admiralty 28 September 1914: Armadale Castle arrived today. Page 611: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 28 September 1914: Request Marine Detachment St Helena remains under my control. Require reliable representative there. See also DW 22449/14. HS8 pp253-264. Page 612: Admiralty to various stations 28 September 1914: From CO China. Prinz Eitel Friedrick certainly armed and perhaps also captured Ryaxan. Position unknown as for Geier. German collier left Manila 26 September and returned 28th. Page 613: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape 28 September 1914: Amdty will send marine detachment to St Helena. Page 614: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 28 September 1914: Have been asked to send Armadale Castle to Angra Pequena (German SW Africa). She leaves Cape Town tomorrow morning. Page 615: History section précis covering correspondence 28 September to 2 October 1914 concerning Garrison at St Helena, (paper M02274/14). Original papers HS8 pp243-252. Page 617: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 29 September 1914: Govmnt concurs with my suggestion. Have abandoned Walfisch Bay. Will concentrate on Luderitz Bay. Page 618: Governor Seychelles (OBrien) to SofS Colonies 29 September 1914: No news of German cruiser using our dependencies as base. Page 619: Gov Gen South Africa (Buxton) to SofS Colonies 28 September 1914: Despatches and letter not sent with Captain of Demosthenes but forwarded next mail. Page 620: Harcourt to High Commissioner South Africa 29 September 1914: I assume no further news of alleged advancing German force. Unless Shuckmannsburg can be occupied I assume it will be destroyed. Page 621: Buxton to SofS Colonies 29 September 1914: issue of warrant in terms of section 7 of royal warrant dated 3 august 1914 for maintenance of discipline among prisoners of war. Page 622: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape: - Embark following ranks and ratings Pegasus survivors. Page 623: Buxton to S of S Colonies 29 September 1914: On advice of ministers. Districts of Port Nolloth, Nacarat Kenhardt and Gordonia under martial law. Pages 624-626: Buxton to S of S Colonies 29 September 1914: Summary of bulletin concerning operation against German SW Africa, (paper M 02331/14). Page 627: Cape Town to Admiralty 29 September 1914: Armadale Castle sailed for Port Nolloth and Luderitz Bay with Union Expeditionary Force at 11pm. Page 628: Intercepted messages Reyter London to Reuter Cape Town 29 September 1914: Details of casualties in connection with border incident including names. Page 630: Buxton to SofS Colonies 30 September 1914: Continuation of summary of bulletin concerning operation against German SW Africa, (paper M 02331/14). Page 631: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 30 September 1914: Astraea sailed for Capetown. Page 632: Governor St Helena to Admiralty 30 September 1914: Awaiting reply to telegram of 27 September on position RM Detachment. Page 633: S of S Colonies (Harcourt) to Gov Gen South Africa 30 September 1914: Now proposed in view requirement of expedition not to send RGA to St Helena from SA but make personnel available for guns from Malta. Page 634: S of S Colonies (Harcourt) to Gov Gen South Africa 30 September 1914: Deeply regret receive your views of reverse on Orange River. Cabinet here hope your government will keep us fully informed as to plans. Anxious to give any help you may require. Glad that Swakopmund-Walfisch Bay movement abandoned for present. Page 635: Cape Town to Admiralty 30 September 1914: Astraea arrived today. Page 636: Governor Mauritius (Chancellor) to SofS Colonies 30 September 1914: No news from lesser dependencies. Food obtained from Mauritius. Supply for three months maintained for labourers. Page 637: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 30 September 1914: I cannot get away as planned. Telegram 225 was. propose to proceed in Astraea to Walfisch Bay. Pages 638-639: Gov Gen South Africa (Buxton)to SofS Colonies 30 September 1914: Continuation of summary of bulletin concerning operation against German SW Africa. Page 640: H B Jackson to Sir H Lowther (Copenhagen) 30 September 1914: Learnt that Danish shipping Co asked to transport women and children from German SW Africa to Europe. No objection seen to their removal by neutral vessel. Summary in HS8 p297. Page 642: Buxton to S of S Colonies 1 October 1914: Ministers have submitted schedule for adaptations to Royal Warrant for maintenance of discipline among prisoners of war. Details of changes given. Page 643: Admiralty to Governor St Helena 1 October 1914: Captain Mathew and naval garrison to remain under orders of OC Garrison. Page 644: Handwritten note and reply between H B Jackson and Dept Transport 1 October 1914: Has transport been arranged marine detachment ST Helena. Transport is being arranged for these by steamer from England. Page 645: Intelligence officer Cape Town to Admiralty 1 October 1914: Astraea with transports Dover Castle, Garth Castle and seven SA union transports left for destination. Essex Reg East Lancs Rgt and families. Page 646: Commander in Chief East Indies has arranged for survivors Pegasus to be taken Bombay in return transport escorted by Fox for transhipment homeward bound ship. Page 647: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 1 October 1914: GOC Cape of Good Hope informs me he has requested 3 territorial infantry battalions. I strongly support this action. Page 648: Admiralty (W F Nicholson) to Sec War Office 1 October 1914: Lords Commissioners have received telegram from Commander in Chief Cape of Good Hope that he desires strongly to support a proposal for three battalions territorial infantry be sent to garrison the Cape peninsula. Page 649: Admiralty to Commander in Chief Cape 1 October 1914: To relieve pressure on your resources East Coast has been transferred to East Indies station. Page 650: Admiralty to Commander in Chief East Indies 1 October 1914: In view pressure on resources Commander in Chief Cape East Coast Africa transferred to your command forthwith. Page 651: Commander in Chief Cape to Admiralty 1 October 1914: Hyacinth and Armadale Castle arrived Luderitz Bay. Page 652: History précis section covering correspondence 25 September 1914 to 1 October 1914 concerning garrison at St Helena. (M no number (DW 22449/14)) Original papers HS8 pp253-264. Page 654: Cape Stations Operation: Abbreviations Pages 656-673: Rough Diary complied in 1916 for use in Historical Section.
PART I: Letters of Proceedings, pages 1-112. Pages 1-4: explanatory notes. Pages 5-6: Blank. Pages 8-17: letter of proceedings dated 5 September 1914 from Rear Admiral and Commander in Chief Hall of Cape Station to Secretary of the Admiralty. Movement of HMS ships Hyacinth, Astraea and Pegasus. German ship Konigsberg sighted. Reports on travel, meetings and preparations for war, (paper M 02426/1914). Pages 18-34: letter of proceedings dated 15 October 1914 from Rear Admiral and Commander in Chief Hall Cape Station to Secretary of the Admiralty, loss of HMS Pegasus, other ship movements, troop movements; enclosing report dated 29 September 1914 of loss of HMS Pegasus through engagement with SMS Konigsberg from Commander Ingles of Pegasus to Commander in Chief Cape Station. Copy of telegram from Commander in Chief to Commander Ingles dated 9 October requesting additional information. Original of private letter dated 30 September 1914 from GA MacDonald Principal Medical Officer Zanzibar to Commander Ingles praising Dr Hewitt, (paper M 03275/1914). Pages 35-41: letter of proceedings dated 10 November 1914 from Commander in Chief Hall Cape Station to Secretary of the Admiralty. Movement of HMS ships, (paper M 04190/1914). Pages 42-83: reports dated September and October 1914 of proceedings at Walfisch Bay from Senior Naval Officers including list of Govmt. officials and employees of Walfisch Bay retained on-board HMS Kinfauns Castle. Appendix with intelligence reports, names and payments, (paper M 04432/1914). Pages 84-96 letter of proceedings dated 20 January 1915 from Commander in Chief Cape Station to Secretary of the Admiralty. Movement of HMS Ships and information on land forces in South West Africa, (paper M 01231/1915). Pages 99-106: despatch dated 24 September 1914 from Col PJ Beves Commanding 'C' Force on occupation of Luderitzbucht, (paper M 03552/1914). PART II: Cape and German South West Africa, pages 113-210. Pages 114-119: handwritten drafts and copies of telegrams between Secretary State of Colonies to De Villiers Government South Africa in August 1914 concerning precautionary measures for British Ports abroad including reference to German ship Eber, (paper M 01242/1914). Pages 120-124: handwritten drafts, notes and telegrams between Colonial Office and De Villiers (Government of South Africa) in August 1914 concerning proposed operations in German SW Africa, paper M 01486/1914). Pages 125-130: handwritten drafts, notes and copies of telegrams in August 1914 between Colonial Office and De Villiers (Government of South Africa)concerning British troop withdrawals from South Africa, paper M 01514/1914). Page 131: précis of correspondence in August 1914 concerning escort and timing of British troop withdrawals from South Africa, (paper M 01575/1914). Pages 132-136: handwritten notes and copy of telegram between Colonial Office and De Villiers (Government of South Africa) in August 1914 concerning escorts for proposed expedition against German SW Africa, (paper M 01596/1914). Pages 137-138: notes in August 1914 concerning escorts for Port Nolloth expedition, (paper M 01626/1914). Pages 139-144: draft, notes and correspondence in August 1914 between Downing Street and Admiralty concerning safety of route for proposed expedition against German SW Africa, (paper M 01637/1914). Pages 145-146: Copy of telegram in August 1914 between CO Expeditionary force and Colonial office concerning HMS Astrea and HMS Dover Castle as escorts for transport of East Lancs and Essex Regiments on proposed expedition against German SW Africa, (paper - no number). Page 147: précis of correspondence in August and September 1914 concerning proposed expedition against German SW Africa, (paper - no number). Pages 148-155: handwritten notes and correspondence between Colonial Office and War Office in August and September 1914 concerning withdrawal of British troops from South Africa and Mauritius, (paper M 01725/1914). Page 156: précis of correspondence in September 1914 concerning expedition against German SW Africa, (paper M 01837/1914). Pages 157-168: notes and telegrams in September 1914 between Governor General South Africa (Buxton) following conversations with Gen Botha and JC Smuts and Sec State Colonies concerning availability of escort for expedition against German SW Africa including handwritten note from L Harcourt at 10 Downing Street on Kitchener input, (paper M 01850/14). Page 169: précis of telegram from S Buxton to CO expeditionary Force and notes in September 1914 concerning troops withdrawals and proposed expedition against German SW Africa, (paper M 01926/1914). Pages 170-177: handwritten notes, drafts and telegrams between L Harcourt and S Buxton in September 1914 concerning activity of Konigsberg and Emden and pursuit by British cruisers, (papers M 02157/1914). Pages 178-186: telegrams and correspondence between COC South Africa and War Office in October 1914 concerning replacement of Cape troops sent to the front, (paper M 02417/1914). Page 187: précis of correspondence in October 1914 concerning guns and ammunition sent to the Cape, (paper - no number). Pages 188: précis of correspondence in October 1914 concerning guns and ammunition for the Cape, (paper M 03134/1914). Pages 189-194: handwritten drafts, notes and telegrams between S Buxton and L Harcourt in November 1914 concerning German squadron in Pacific (Chile) moving to Cape, (paper M 03549/1914). Pages 195-200: letter, minute and telegram between S Buxton, L Harcourt and Admiralty in November 1914 concerning expedition to Walfisch Bay, (paper M 04087/14). Pages 201-205: Précis of telegrams and minutes internally between South African authorities and with Naval forces in October to December 1914 concerning affairs at Walfisch Bay, (paper M 0287/1915).