The New York herald., 1873-12-03


transfer was effected.
THE LADIES BETTER PROVIDED FOR.
The American Captain was married man,
and offered the ladies increased comfort in q
neat cabin.
SCENE OF DEsTrI UTIoN ON LANDING.
Stil, when the landing was effected at Car
diff, on Monday at twilight, the ladies' were in
state OF semi-nudity, some having only blan-
kets, none having bonnets, and all having
their feet covered with sailors stockings.
DEEP MoURNINa--A TRAGIC REMINDER.
When they arrived at the hotel the
agents Immediately provided clothing All
the ladies were assembled in the parlor
for the purpose of dressing, having short
notice TO do SO, prior to their departure for
London. When the signal was given that the
time for starting had arrived the gentlemen
asked whether all were ready. An affirmative
answer was given, and when The door opened
al who witnessed the scene wildly realized the
fearful tragedy which had occurred, all the
ladies being clad in deep mourning.
HEROIC WOMEN
The heroism of the rescued ladies was be-
yond ali praise. To Miss Hunter especially
all gratefully tender the acknowledgment of
touching motherly care.
TIE OFFICER IN CHARGE.
AZ the time Of the collision the Second
Officer, who perished, was in charge The
sailor who was on the lookout was rescued.
CONFUSED STEERING DIRECTIONS.
The latter maintains that ten minutes prior
10 the catastrophe he reported vessel in
sight to The officer. The Second Officer. he
states, gave confused directions to the men at
the wheel.
SAVED BY STOPPING THE ENGINES.
The few saved owe their lives to the sagac-
ity of the engineer, who stopped the engines
Instantly thus preventing the loss of all on
board by lessening the distance between the
Scotchman and the steamer.
Only one among the crew can speak English,
the remainder being Frenchmen
THE COURSES OF THE coLIIDING VESSELS.
The steamer was steering east-southeast Oh
the starboard tack, taking off two points prior
to striking. The Scotch ship was running
weather was clear and the stars shining. The
ship was carrying all her canvas except stud
ding sails Two hours later the sea became
somewhat rough.
AN INVESTIGATION BEGUN
A court of inquiry has opened at Cardiff.
CAPTAIN sURMoNT INTERVIEWED
A HERALD correspondent endeavored to OBJ
tain an interview with Captain Surmont, who
blalnes the officer in charge, beyond which he
is unable satisfactorily to explain the catas-
trophe.
THE LocH EAEN.
There are no signs of the ship Loeb Earn
THE AMERICAN CONSUL ABSENT.
The American Consul at Cardiff was absent
from his post of duty. He has sent letters of
coincidence from London regretting not hav-
ing heard Of the catastrophe in time.
Statements by tho Surviv0rs-The Es-
cnpes OF MIR. Waite, Miss Rreedou, MIR.
Euts--CsptaSn surmont Frustrated mt
Cnrdaf-want of discipline the Attrfb.
ateb Cause Of All.
PARIS, Dec. 2, 1873.
The detailed accounts given by the survivors
are narrowing and distressing in the extreme.
SWEPT FROM SISTER,
Mr. Waite, who was accompanied by his
sister on the voyage, became separated from
her in the horrid vortex caused by the sudden
sinking of the steamer. When the latter went
down huge waves came surging out from the
closing of the momentary chasm, and, amid
the boiling waters, brother and sister were
torn nsunder The brother alone was saved.
TORN FROM A FATHER.
Miss Breodon left the wreck hand-in-hnnd
with her father. The latter was drowned.
SAVED BY A PLANK.
Mr. James Bishop had secured two planks
and oaye one TO his friend Mr. G. III TAYLOR
who was drowned Mr.. Bishop narrowly es-
caped. A sailor, attaching himself to the
plank Mr. Bishop left II and swan for an
other.
A YOUTHS ESCAPE.