The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-19
HORNS LOCKED AT HAYTI
A GUN BOAT RUNS DOWN THE
RELEASED STEAMER,1

The Haytien Commander Explains
that the Crash Was Accidental and
Unavoidable - Admiral Luce VIII
Feel surer after an Investigation
Hyppolite Lying on His Oars.
PORT AU PRINCE, Jan. 3.-The steamship
Haytien Republic was run into by the Hay-
tIan gunooat Nouvilie Voslgrague on the
night OF December Goth, inflcting but slight
damage to either vessel The Haytian gun
boat was entering the harbor at full speed
| and could have steered to the anchorage
without any change Of course, but when
within twenty yards of the haytian Re-
public, her helm was suddenly put to port
and remained so until she struck that vessel
Then her engines wero reversed and she
backed to distance of thirty yards.
CLOSE CALL
She then again started at full speed until
short distance from the steamer. when
her course was slightly changed, thus lust
missing her. The gunboat was heard both
times, but no answer was made. Neither
did her captain attempt to ascertain the
amount of damage she had done or offer
assistance. After ascertaining the damage
done, the Galena sent an armed boats crew
to the offending gunhoat, where a state
ment was made that the jamming of the
tiller ropes was the cause Of the collision.
1t is the opinion that it was a dellber at
tempt TO sink the released ship. 1t is n
question whether the scheme was originated
by higher authority than the captain of the
gunboat.
AN INVESTIGATION TO BE ASKED.
The board Of the Galena's officer met
uext day, and a demand for an investiga-
tion was made upon the Haytian COVE H.
ment. These reports will be considered and
redress demanded upon the return of the
Galena from Kingston, Jamaica, on Jan. 9,
where she steamed on Jan. to coal and
communicate by cable with the American
government
On Dec. 81, Gen. Legitime offered to pay
100000 to the owners Of the Hayten Re-
public. This will be accepted, one half
payable immediately and the rema nder in
installme0ts. Tho released steamer was
then at the request Of b. L. Morse, the
owner, turned over to him by Admiral
Luce. He will be cabled for from KINGSTON
and she viii return to New York about
Feb. l with l7gwood.
LUCE DECLARES THE BLOCKADE OFF.
Admiral Luce has notified the Havtian
government that he considers the blockade
of all Tho northern ports voluntarily raised
because of the desertion Of their post there
at by all the Haytian blockadng squadron.
He wrote to Secretary Whitney that in
case Of the Illegal seizure of any other
Amer tan vessels, she would demand their
release at the cannon's month";
Gen. Legitime continues his arrest Of al
legged co1spirators, many being persons sup
posed to be his supporters. No organized
conspiracy seems to have existed, but only
individual dissatisfactions.
Gen. Hyppolite's forces remain encamped
ab/ut twenty miles from Port au Prince,
aVaiting the overthrow of Gen. Legitime
NJ his own people and the pea oeful surren-
der Of the city. By not using force he
wishes to win the approval of the southern
department Of his candidacy for the presi-
dency.
The Galena reached Jamaica to-day and
reports all we'll on board Admiral Luce
az telegraphed for two more ships at Port
au Prince.
THE STEAMER AT KINGSTON.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.--The Department
of State has received cablegram from
Consul Allor, at Kingston, Jamaica, stating
thst % psslpee arrived there to-day wiz
Gne rN'ytian Republic
~ THE GALENA AT Jane A,,a. =,
6smsr Sa% YoRE 4s that to- to-day from 4Rs the
rena,. was at Jamaica on r9J aS states
Ter on board tie tjporsGd clsd no sickness '1n %bas 10