Den Telegraaf 1907

[The Rock Doctor]

That'll make for an interesting change in regional politics.  Hope the Russians have insurance against mines.

[olekit]

Yes. Do have.  ;)

[Korpen]

6 Dec 1907
Victory at Naturna!

Now after several weeks of fighting the last starving Swiss forces on Naturna have surrendered to the Netherlands forces who invaded the island in mid November.

During the two engagements in the initial sea fighting the joint Middle Kingdom and Netherlands forces destroyed nine Swiss destroyers (and on ex-Austrian destroyer) and a light cruiser for a loss of only three torpedoboots! Sveral Swiss ships was forced to flee the area, last seen heading for Siam. The New Swiss have now been forced out of the South China sea!

[Korpen]

Merry Christmas!
And merry charismas it is, on the 24th of December Netherlands forces conquered the Swiss occupied island of Buru!
In a lighting strike the marines of the 4th division and naval vessels subdued the Swiss troops on the island, killing half before they surrendered. The 35 prisoners were very well treated, and this reporter last saw them sitting in the shade of a few pals on the beach eating fruit given to them by other native girls, they will be moved to a POW camp on the beaches of Bali.

And only hours after the invasion I witnessed how the bay was filled with ships, there were tenders, colliers, oilier and support ships of all other kinds. By evening, as charismas presents were handed out, Buru hade became a fully operational base for the NOI Navy!
This reporter would also take this opportunity to deny any rumours of serious losses to mines en route.