New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-22
THE IMPENDING EXODUS.
PREPARATIONS FOR 1880 PASSENGERS TO
EUROPE

HANDS-ENIENSlNE ARRANGEMENTS OF HE
STEAMSHIP LINES FOR SUMMER voYAGERs-
FARES INCREASED, AND EXTRA VESSELS EN-
PLOYED.
Preparations have been made for q, 300 pas
scngers TO Europe by the steamship lines sailing from
this port during May, June and July II Is unQuesuon
able that many persons frightened by the dsas
ter which recalled to their minds terors supposed to
have been overcome, viii abandon their intention Of
crossing the bat while the agents confess that
their business will be reduced as consequence all
that this viii only the demand for passages
70 their carrying capacity. II such circumstance
had not occurred il is thought that enough steamers
could not have been found carry the thousands who
had determined explore Europe during the coming
Summer Applications for berths were making four
weeks earlier than usual Notwithstanding that nearly
all companies had raised tho passagerates considerably
AS is, nearly all vessels Will leave this port with
passenger IN every berth The fleets OF steamers In the
transatlantic service as they appear equipped FOR
tourist service, tho detss OF their management ana
thoir history form interesting and suggestive subject
Cor consideration.
The Inman Company were the third TO run steamships
between this port and Liverpool at regular intervals,
and by energetic management they have gone on stead
iy their feet is considered one OF the best In
the world Their pioneer steamer the CITY OF Glasgow,
which was OF the first to make the ocean passage,
was followed by Others which became famous for the
regularity OF their passages No serious disasters have
fallen upon them the loss Of the City OF Boston alone
executed; aud experienced travellers understood not
20 have greater confidence in any line than in this The
ships built in the saunehest manner, and rigorous
system which excludes inexperienced men from posi-
of trust is carried out in manning them. The cap
tans old navigaOrs Of the Atlantic and the officers
lave promoted only for courage and ability In this
in the other principal Liverpool companies, each Of
the officers from the first TO the fourth is required 70
bear masters certificate Hence thorough knowledge
braue NJ ia seen Whila
discipline is strict among the officers at care taken
shore that point is overlooked in the equipment
and that safety is sacrificed TO speed Racing with
other vessels prohibited and when the captain Is
placed in charge OF ship he is told by the owners that
bis cardinal virtue should be caution. when the sea
and wind against vessel powerful that TO drive
her would be dangerous he is ordered TO lay TO- although
ne may thereby extend TO 10 days passage which
might, II risks taken, ouly occupy 10 days The
agents claim TO be able calculate the time OF each
sells arrival almost TO an hour
The present running feet numbers u Englishbult
iron steamships including the City Of Brussels, the City
Brooklyn the City Of Paris and the City OF Montreal
which have made some Of the quickest voyages on
record II is related that the machinery OF the City Of
Brooklyn became disordered Jan. O. 1871. days
after she had left NewYOTR and that a fair wind
blowing Capt Brooks decided to her TO Liverpool
ander sail. He accomplished the voyage in IS days. the
daily while the vessel was under canvas only being
IO G l5 49, 1872 25 l5 143 1885, 223 2Ol and III miles
Tue model of all the later steamers nsures great speed
under SAIL even though steam be not also used Two
new vessels. the City Of Richmond and the City Of
Chester launched and will sail on their first voyages
from this port in June July. 1t is claimed that both
Will be larger than other steamers crossing the At
antic, aud will be luxUriousy fitted specially with
view attracting cabin passengers. 1t is also claimed
shat numerous applications are making even at this
early date for in them, and that the other
vessels OF tho semi-weekly line Will also be
full during May. June and July. The City Of
Montreal sailed from this port two weeks ago with
100 saloon passengers, and the City Of Brooklyn
salei last Saturday with suI areater number. The
which win sail regularly every Wednesday and
satucday thereafter accommodate on an average
l2c cabin passengers each. During May and June last
1856 passengers went TO Europe by ,Ais line, and the
agents basing estimate upon the applications now In
hand. believe that that number will increased one
third. The rates of passage have been raised this
season. froms SIS and $500 gold TO $50 and 500 Gold
Children and servants charged haffare and infants
are carried free.
Before considering other English steamship lines ii
may Ne remarked that few vOyagers complain that
some OF the English captains hardly courteous
toward passengers the Germans and French Others
contend that the gruf manners OF tEc EnGshmen only
cover a hearty regard for those under their care.
THE WILLIAMS AND GUIoS!LTSE.
The Guon line is favOrite with family parties and
nvads ell the staerooms Of their steamers being spa
sious airy, light and adjoining the saloon This latter
In rough weather. aud liz said to be only one OF many
qualities which placed the line among the first. The
Company organized in 1896, and had built at Jarrow
anTync in quick succession feet OF eight steamers
from fine brigrSged model Of extraordinary strength.
One grounded on the Irish coast and became total
wreck and another ashore last Summer the es-
tuary Of the river Mersey, but no lives lost on
either occasion AS II is claimed that neither OF these
disasters were negligence the part Of the Com
panys officers and the COmpanys tests Of efficiency
are very severe. the confidence Of tourists
the line has been impaired. The six vessels
forming the existing feet and sailing from this port,
with the United States mails every Wednesday puncu-
ally, arc noted seabOats and ride the most terrific
storms with comparative case. The primary aims of
the owners and officers the safety comfort Of
the passengers. All risks arc avoided, and while the
vessels not intended 20 attain marvellous speed,
they almost invariably unframed at this port
after the toughest passages and in short time
others. There is unusual equality the time OF
their Winter voyages the former averaging
about II days. and latter days The captains are
distinguished in the Atlantic service and here. as the
Inman line all the officers hold masters certificates.
Capt. Forsyth OF the Nevada for many years first
officer Of the famous steamer Persia which made
the successful passages OF her day between this
port and Liverpool. The Wyoming is commanded by
the welkuown Capt. James Price, and the Manhattan
by The captains OF the line
BILE The claims OF the line upon American
ts may be thought enhanced by the fact that IT is
chiefly owned by their cOuntrymen although bearing
the English hag aud manned by Englishmen 1t may
be remarked that Western people travel by IT,
A. all the vessels. with exception named after
Western States and territories The agents state that
lhe present OF So gold for passage VIII he
afd I'm view the anticipated increase in the number
~ passengers The choice OF state rooms s given by the
;uon Company those who apply first. there Is
zrpacr iess cabin price than $50 This practice
Sss oniy on this line In many other lines the charge
To- .atrOOms IS gagged by their location the price Of