Smith-Dorrien was later rebuked by Field Marshal French for countermanding the order. Mayor John Lindsay issued a statement countermanding the district's decision and condemning "anarchy and lawlessness". On 1 July he received a message from OKW countermanding his orders. That day, Mack issued a flurry of orders, each set countermanding the previous instructions. Lanrezac's countermanding orders never reached X Corps. All gave orders countermanding those of the others so that utter confusion reigned. This countermanding order was relayed to Volunteer officers and printed in the Sunday morning newspapers. Countermanding orders, the rest of the fleet returns to search for survivors after the crash. Smith-Dorrien was later rebuked by French for countermanding it.