The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-14
THE LEAK DISCOVERED.


RAroRTER-when did you first discover the faca
OF there being q leak2
Captain LEAARIE-When we were out about two
days. We Immediately set men to the pumps, and
they worked continuously, but to little purpose for
the water continued to rise all the time.
REpoKTER-When you found such condition of
AFFAIRS why did you not return to portY
Captain LEMARIEL thought we should be able
to find out where the accident was, and aid not
look upon 1t as sufficiently serious to go back to
port. But, contrary to what seemed most prob
able, the vessel continued 70 make water in spite
oil our utmost exertoDs.
REPoRTER-Were any particular EFFORTS made TO
find out the cause of the leak?
Captain LEMARIE-Continuous efforts were made
according to my orders by the chief engineer and
his assistants and they worked day and night TO
find 1t out, but it was TO no purpose.
ALL LEAVE THE SINKING SHIP.
REPoRTER-When did you determine to leave the
vessel9
Captain LEMARIE-On April The water having
gone on Tor some days gainlngup0n us, finally rose
so high as to extinguish the fires In our engine
roem. 1t was only then that became convinced
that further efforts to the snip were entirely
useless, and at nine O'Clock in the morning we
sighted steamship. gave orders to approach
as near her as possible, and the course slightly
changed. We still continued TO make efforts to
reduce the volume OF water In our hold,
and the men were placed at the pumps. This con-
tlnued until three O'Clock in the afternoon when
we exhibited signals OF distress, and the Greece,
as the steamship proved to be- shortly after sent
out boat and we stated how matters stood with
us. The boat returned to the Greece, and shortly
after an officer came board and told me that II
wished TO transfer my passengers and crew could
do so. l accepted the offer and then began
to debark my passengers both on the
boats OF the Greece and our own boats. The
declaration began at about four O'Clock and
lasted until hafpas. Six In the evening OF the I'd
OF April. When myself and my officers alone re.
NAMED on board the Europe word was brought
me that the Captain Of the Greece desired should
go on board his ship, so as to make arrangements
about the disposition OF the passengers and crew
thereupOn answered that wished to remain by
my snip it'll the last; but the officer an
swered that 1t was absolutely necessary
should have some conversation with the captain
OF the English vessel. and said would leave my
vessel on that account if should be allowed TO
turn to her when desired Mr. Buck, the first
officer OF the Greece, assured me should be
brought back to my ship whenever desired. I
thereupon embarked with my officers after having
made eighteen voyages to and fro from one vessel
to another, carrying the passengers, and In very
rough sea. | went on board the Greece and was
received by the captain. and remained on the ves-
sci that night.
NO BAGGAGE SAVED
REPoRTER-Did the passengers in being trans
ferred from one vessel to another, carry anything
with them'
Captain LExARIE- No. they were not allowed to.
The officers Of the Greece said tnat the people
should not be allowed TO carry anything aboard.
REPoRrER-What was the reason OF this
Captain LEMARIE-I cannot tell. 1 suppose they
thought It would take 100 much time.
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST THE OFFICERS OF THE
GREECE.
REPoRTEH-What was the conduct OF the officers
OF the Greece to you after you had come aboard
Captain LEMARIE-It is a subject am very un-
willing to give to any one. but as l suppose it
will be made public some time or other might as
well give it now. After had remained on board
some time mentioned to Captain Thomas, OF the
Greece, the promise which had been made me
about returning to my vessel, ana he said that
would be all right in the morning. About
half-past five IN the morning l was walk
ing the deck Of the Greece; when the boats
were manned ! asked what this was for, and I
was told that the CHIEF engineer OF the Greece was
going on board the Europe to examine her.
tnen said was going, too. No answer was made
or the time, but the boats were nearly ready to
20 or | said that meant to go on to the Europe
In the same boat as the first officer (Buck), as I
meant to stand by my vessel to the last, at the
same time l made o movement forward
and even went so FAR as to put my
leg over the side OF the vessel when Buck came
to me and ordered me peremptory to move
back. AS I did not do SO Immediately Bnck
pushed me back violently, putting his hand on my
hraa 7 han rhoft . of nit,
any further effort to get away, and that there was
o determination should not see my snip again.
CAPTAIN THOMAS CHARGED WITH COLLISION.
REPoRTER-Where was Captain Thomas, OF the
Greece, in the meanwhile
Captain LEMARIE-He had been for some time
previous to this scene walking up and down the
deck speaking to Buck, SO that when 1T happened
saw Immediately that he must be cognizant OF it,
! spoke to him about It, and in answer TO my ex-
postulations he answered me that should be al
lowed to go on In another boat which should be
prepared for me- In the meantime went over to
the other side OF the vessel, where they were
preparing boat for the chief engineer
Of the Greece to go TO the Europe and In which
chief engineer LIE Roux was togo also. LIE Roux
was standing by The side OF the vessel and about
to get in when the CHIEF engineer Of the Greece
jumped in the boat and Immediately she was let or
u HtIle ulSLdHCc HOm Tie sup. lac ftOuA asked
that it should be brought nearer so that he
could jump in, but while they pretend to
do this they kept away, and when my
chief engineer was about to jump the
engineer OF the Greece said he couldn't wait any
longer, and gave the order to move away. Then
said that 1t was conspiracy to prevent any OF us
getting on board our own ship again. and under
stood that any Efforts we might make to get on
board would be futile. The boat which had been
promised me by Captain Thomas was not even got
ready for me and was obliged to stay on board
forcioly
REPoRTER-What did your oflcers and sailors say
to all this
Captain LEMARIE-Tney were all ready to 20 back
with me to the vessel, and anxious to do so, but
Ike me, we're not allowed to do So