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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
2
London reports general praise for Admiral Beatty's handling during the Jutland battle. German strategy is seen as superficially superior, while Beatty’s approach aimed to draw heavy British ships into Jellicoe’s fleet for a knockout.
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford says the Jutland fight yielded a British victory. He notes 20 strategic errors, cites Beatty delaying the German fleet, and Jellicoe’s arrival prompting German retreat. He claims Britain achieved its objective while Germany lost battleships it could not spare.
In The Hague on June 3, Dutch newspapers note contradictory British and German reports from the Jutland sea battle. Most agree England suffered a shock though overall war impact remains unclear. Some papers call it a Pyrrhic British victory, others praise German discipline while warning Britain’s blockade endures, isolating Germany.
Rome reports renewed Austrian assaults southeast of Arsiero and in the Posina sector west of Arsiero. Monte Cengio remains a focal point as Stelvio to Lake Garda sees only artillery and small clashes. On June 2 enemy infantry tried to break the Posina Astico line but was repelled with heavy losses.
Washington sees the North Sea clash as a turning point in sea power and a setback to peace efforts. Analysts say the victory narrative may bolster German morale while hardening Allied resolve to expand the navy with additional dreadnoughts and battle cruisers this year.
Berlin dispatch quotes James W. Gerard the American Ambassador discussing peace hopes and says he believes events in the coming weeks could push belligerents toward peace. The report also notes the ambassador denies any special mission by Joseph C. Grew.
German forces renewed heavy bombardments around Fort de Vaux near Verdun and pressed attacks on Damoup and Fumin ravines. French reports say a foothold was gained in the ravine but repulsed by counterattacks. Allied lines at Hill 304 and around Vaux endured intense shelling with several German advances beaten back.
A War Office source in Paris says German advances before Verdun have not shaken confidence. The staff believes Verdun remains defended by strong fortifications and a lack of reserves. They expect the war to yield an unexpected solution to the Verdun problem amid ongoing sacrifices.
Germania reports Berlin shifted from initial indifference to pride in naval victory. It argues English boasting influenced Michel, but the Reichstag shows resolve to contribute to a victorious end. The piece asserts Berlin will await peace talks only after further parliamentary discussion.
Italy advances legal time by one hour to begin at midnight as daylight savings spreads nationwide. The move affects all regions, aligning clocks with modern daylight optimization. Authorities report seamless adoption and expect energy and activity shifts.
Accounts from Beatty's squadron describe a fierce dawn to dusk clash off Jutland with the Lion Tiger and Warspite leading a fast battle cruiser line. The Queen Mary and Indefatigable were lost, and the Grand Fleet's arrival shifted the balance as German ships retreated toward neutral waters.
An east coast town reports the battle cruiser Lion opened fire at 5 o clock Wednesday as German fleet engaged. Invincible Indefatigable and Queen Mary sank, with heavy loss of life, while other British ships returned unscathed. Admiral Jellicoe pressed pursuit as shells and gas filled decks. A captain on the bridge urged his crew, asking for notes or a cigar after each hit.
A Ribe dispatch reports the German battle cruiser Seydlitz sighted Thursday morning thirty eight miles west of Fano Island, being pursued by British warships. She was badly damaged with two large holes aft as she fled along the Jutland coast.
Report describes the Seydlitz a battle cruiser of 25 66 tons built in 1912 armed with ten 11 inch guns and twelve 8 inch guns. She took part in the January 1915 Heligoland battle and was said to be damaged with heavy casualties before later being seen in Hamburg under repair.
The Times in Edinburgh reports the Hindenburg sunk with ships endangered by bombs. The Queen Mary reportedly struck, going down with enemy fire concentrating on her, while eyewitnesses recall her leading combat for five minutes. The Invincible also fought a duel with a German dreadnought ending in both ships destroyed.
Paris newspapers hail a North Sea battle as a British victory. Headlines contrast with yesterday’s apologetic tone after clearer information. Editorials show surprise at the frankness of British naval authorities and praise the accuracy of the report.
British headquarters in France reports that initial perplexity over the clash between British and German fleets gives way to satisfaction as fuller accounts arrive from the battle.
Briefs on both sides have been submitted to Haron Meraey, who will be chosen jointly to decide the sum due to the foot cargo owners of the Wilhelmina. The steamer sailed from New York for Hamburg in January 1918 and was taken into Kirkwall by British authorities after its net cargo was seized.
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