1 MAY 1915, Page 2

There is nothing to report in regard to naval matters

in the North Sea, except that the so-called German blockade by submarines has become weaker and weaker. Indeed, it can hardly now be called more than a danger and annoyance to innocent traders and civilians. But though things appear to be so quiet in the North Sea, it is impossible not to feel that at any moment some great and unexpected event may take place. The restrictions on the movement of ships to and from Dutch ports still continue, as do also the boasts of the Germane that their warships can now go freely in and ant of "the German Ocean." Of these boasts we can only say that if the Germans wish for a great naval action they know where to find our Fleet, and know also that Admiral Jelliooe will be happy to oblige them.