Resent German Pinprick.

New York Times 100 years ago today, December 22, 1912:
Cherbourg Authorities Warn Ship Captain, Present During Manoeuvres.
    CHERBOURG, Dec. 21.— Much feeling has been caused here in naval circles by the continued presence of the German Governments cable ship Gross Herzog von Oldenburg, without any ostensible reason, during a series of important naval blockade manoeuvres which are being carried out by the French fleet.
    The German vessel, which has been passing in and out of the port since the beginning of the week, took up a position last night opposite the principal fort. The French Admiral in command of the port sent an officer to request the commander of the German vessel to put to sea or come into the public harbor. The German Captain chose the latter course, and his vessel is now lying there.
    The incident has been reported to the Minister of Marine.