Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-28


amended by these two chairmen, was adopted,
80 that all matters appertaining to these bodies
not submitted to them by Wednesday cannot
receive official consideration.
Mr.. Flood Of Norway submitted resolution
to the effect that the subject Of the
SPEED OF VESSELS IN THICK wEATHHR
be reported to a special committee.
Mr.. Hall thought this too important sub
ject to be entrusted to committee and asked
that the original principal be adhered to, that
such grave matters of policy alone should be
considered by the conference itself.
MIR. Goodrich said that the unanimous
opinion Of the American delegates went with
the delegate from Great Britain. In this
matter it seemed to be q case of pope and
not so valuable as wisdom Of the pope and
peasant combined. and he strongly favored the
discussion Of this topic by the entire con-
ference.
When the motion was put by the chair the
voice OF the conference wentsolidly against the
resolution
Capt Shackford gave notice of an amend
ment to eliminate article Is of the rules Of the
road entirely from the list. This article is that
every ship shall go at moderate speed in .
fog, mist or falling snow"
AS TO AMENDMENTS OF THE RULES.
Mr.. Hall Of Great Britain offered resolution
looking to the simplifcation of the methods Of
deliberation 1t was to the effect that all pro-
posed amendments to the rules be given viva
voce without discussion or comment and that
all amendments in regard to the numbering or
collocation Of the rules be postponed until the
conference has dealt with the principles of the
rules: This was adopted with an addition pro-
posed by Capt. Sampson that all such amend
ments be submitted during the first few min
utes of the session.
Capt. Shackford Of the United States arose
with great bundle OF papers in his hand,
which, he said, were amendments to number
OF articles. The secretary read them at length.
''RuLEs OF THE Road"
Shortly before noon the president announced
that the time had come for the second read
S6 amendments had been submitted up
had been provided with the necessary
literature the secretary began the second
reading. He first read article and then
the first amendment to it, that submitted by
delegate Goodrich, for the purpose>of defining
the words ship" and ''steam vessel" The
under sail and not under steam is to be con-
sidered a sailing vessel, and every steam vessel
which 10 under steam, whether under sail or
not, is to be considered vessel under steam. I"
Mr.. Goodrich said that he would not occupy
the time of the conference by repeating his ar
Mr.. Verney OF Siam argued in favor OF post
poning the definition OF such terms, but Mr..
Goodrich would not concede this.
Mr.. Hall moved to amend by making q
steam vessel being towed sailing vessel.
Mr. Goodrich's amendment was read in Eng
lsh and French and was unanimously adopted
Mr.. Halls amendment to it going over for
future consideration. After the vote was
taken Mr.. Goodrich offered a suggestion that
in voting upon the amendments the voices of
the powers represented be taken individually
by an aye and nay vote. This was agreed TO.
DEFINITION OF STEAM VESSELS.
The next amendment then came up for ac-
ton. proposed by Mr.. Hall. October 81, adding
these words to article /: Steam vessels shall
include all vessels propelled by machinery"
In discussing the matter Mr.. Goodrich sug-
fusion for the word machinery was very vague.
He had seen little boats with mechanical de-
vices pi opelled by hand, and there were many
devices that would include craft within the
definition that had no right there. He pro-
posed to change the phrase to read: Steam
vessels shall include all not propelled by sails
or manual power" And yet even this would
not exclude canal boats.
Mr. Hall thought that the word machinery"
was broad enough. Still, he did not regard his
amendment at all in the ligh: Of a god-child
and would be glad to hear further suggestions.
ment as far as its principle was concerned but
not binding the conference to the words used.
Under this condition the amendment was
adopted and the phraseology of the definition
will be determined upon later.
QUESTION OF LIGHT.
The amendment, numbered two, proposed
by Capt. Salvesen of Norway to article two.
was withdrawn. His other amendment to the
same article, numbered four, was read 1t
added these words to the article: During
which time no other lights which may be mis-
taken for the lights aforementioned are to be
exhibited"
Capt. Msnsing Of Germany asked that the
fifth amendment which was to the same effect,
be considered with number four. The only
difference 10 in wording.
Mr. Hall pointed out the desirability of ad-
herring to the wording Of the present rules, ex-
cept where it was important to change q prin-
ciple. The rules have been learned by sailors
by heart, and to change them without grave
reasons might cause serious confusion.
The hour for recess, l O'Clock. having arrived
while the discussion was pending vote was
not taken.
THE DELEGATE FROM COSTA RIGA
Before adjourning the president announced
that Don Manuel Aregon, the delegate from
in the conference.
Admiral Kaznakoff of Russia asked that in
asmuch as the subject OF lights had been
reached, the conference should adjourn
until the committee on lights had its report
ready.
Mr.. Goodrich opposed this motion strenu-
ously, urging that 1t was q dangerous move.
He said that the conference could find plenty
to discuss beyond this topic. He reminded
the delegate from Russia that Wednesday had
been already set aside for committee work.
Mr.. Hall suggested that the vote on the
motion be postponed until after recess, and he
gave notice of Q motion to appoints committee
on lights for fishing vessels.
This was agreed to and the recess was taken
NOTES.
DR.. Sisvsking Of Germany was not present
today.
The parlors Of the Wallach house are grad
ually filing with papers and devices submitted
to the conference. One Of the most interesting
Of these Il Q German patent, comprising Q sys-
tenn of double screws for vessels. One screw
il in it ordinary place, and the other il fast
ened to the OUTER edge Of the rudder, turning
with IL. and revolving in unison with the other
screw by means Of . shaft running through the
rudder with . universal joint at the turning
point The idea IL 10 give additional power.
The general opinion b that the device il good
one, being OF greatest benefit, however, TO
small vessels.
Al Connsrsvills, Ind, Francis n. Roots, phil