New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-06
THE CASTAWAYS.

ARRIVAL OF ELEVEN OF THE RESCUED PorARIs
MEN-HAsTE OF THE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE
THEM TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF THEIR
GUARDED STATEMENTS.
The steamship City of Antwerp arrived at
Quarantine Landing at about a. Saturday, with
Capt Buddington, First Mate Chester Or. Emil Bessel
and eight others of the Of the Arctic exploring
steamer PolaTs on board At Quarantine Health Off
csl boarded the steamer AS as he had announced
himself satisfied to their state of health the men
were hurried with their scant luggage, on board the
United States tug Catalpa, by which they were
at conveyed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
and consigned TO the United States steamer Taapoesa
for immediate conveyance to Washington. On inquring
Of the of the Antwerp why the survivors OF two
Arctic Winters dealt with so harshly, TRIBUNE
reporter received the reply They want keep them
away from the interviewers." An attempt was made
early Saturday morning to put TO sea- but the stiff
breeze which blowing almost a gale even in the
larbor and the Weather Bureaus prophecies of rougher
weather later in the day. compelled the captain of the
Taapoosa to defer his departure until further nstruc
lions from Washington These soon came in response
10 his telegram. He was directed await clearer
weather, and TO warn the Polars crew TO wait the
official examination in Washington before they told the
full story of their disastrous voyage The Ta8poosa lay
at the dock in the Brooklyn Navy-Yard all day
Saturday. POlaris being kept strictly under the
eyes of her officers. Capt. McRitohe, with every ap
pearanee of cordially introduced the reporter TO Capt
BuddingtOn, who, however declined TO say any thing
about the important matters connected with his
voyage, always replying in carefully weighed words
that he must make important statements until he had
gwen ms evidence officially before the officers at Wash
ington Chester BesSel and all the crew equally
Teticen although most Of them spoke very freely on
matters of less importance. Their statements cover
much Of the matter which telegraphed TO THE
TRIBUNE from Dundee. Scotland sept 10, just after
the arrival of the men at that place.
II. c. Chester the first mate, who second com
mand of the rescued party, told at ssme length the
story their life the ice Hp to the time they were
discovered by the Rayenscraig. They had almost
stripped the POars Of her furniture. mainly to keep
themselves warm. using carpets and cabin hangngs
for that purpose. They experienced great dhcuy ana
hardship in constructing the small boats from the bull
warKs and main deck OF the POlaTls, because VI helr
nexperience as bOatDulders and the necessity OF Deng
they left their huts. When they finally put to sea
the boats proved very ran and frequently
nary seas They experienced 10 suffering from hunger
scuryy they shot hummer OF small Arcuc BIRDS,
winch gave much-needeG variety TO their diet Ches-
ter had accompanied Capt Hall his last sleighIde
nOrhW and declared absolutely that there could be
foundation for the charges OF foul play in the death
OF the explorer. lie was subject 10 apOpexy ana was
stricken the day Of his return from the long trip
north ward Chester thought that he derious for
time. and made wild charges In those moments which
he Od not seem TO remember when he had recovered.
Dr Emil Bessel the Scientist Of the expedition spoke
very freely the scientific results of the journey,
butdecaTed that he would not be tempted into saying
valuable drawings and oDer papers were lost IN the
wreck, left behind when the party took 10 the boats
soundings in iatitudes as high as So. Among few
pencil sketches and water coOrs which he saved are
drawings of unique glacial formations, one OF them
resembling anclent ruins, and another huge
cascade. The fUrthesti point reached by Dr. Kane is
as half dozen average icebergs. lie has small water
colors Of the Northern Light and Of an Arctic twilight
in lat 500 the latter representing short stubs OF hght
reaching only few degrees above the horizon and APP
parently conyergng at some point far below 1t, DE-
supposed TO be in Capt Halls possession at the.time OF
his DEATH He believed that 1t was true that some OF
Tessusak, with instructions that the hox containing
them should not be opened until after Lady Franklns
The members Of the crew unanimous in the con
viclion that Capt Halls death the result OF expo
rejected the statement of Capt Tyson relative to Capt
Buddngton's alleged drunkenness Inc oheers OF the
dingOn and his party had received the best cabin fare
and wine had been freely offered them, but that Capt
Buddugton had not been az all under the influence
OF liquor The officers believed that lie would have
pool had he been habrua drunkard stated. Capt
Buddngton in person is stout and hOrid with cheer
full expression Of comtenance and few marks Of the
hardshps which he has undergone. The Taliapoosa
sailed yesterday morning for Washington
THE MN EXPECTED Al wAsHINGTON-AN INvEsTI-
CATION ORDERED.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Capt. BuddingtOn and
his Poars party expected TO arrive here during TO-
night or tomorrow forenoon on the Talapoosa. They
there as Tyson party and not be allowed any
intercourse with the world except through the Seere
ary OF the Navy and such persons as he may select
After the Secretary and his officers shall have con-
Quoted and finished secret investigation TO the sa
ferngs trials and achievements Of the brave discover
ers they viii be liberated and allowed TO see their FAM
lies and friends far known. the Secretary Of the
NAVY has yet decided who shall conduct the nvesti
CATION.