The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-04-05
THE SAMOA STORM.
Suddenness Of tho Disastrous Oy-
clone at Apia
Americas Losses Amount to Fifty.one-
German Losses Much Heavier-0uecn
Victoria Expresses Sympathy
Mataafa's Noble Work.

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German Losses Much Heavier-0ueen
! Victoria Expresses Sympathy
Mstaafa's Noble Work.
| LONDON, April 1.-According to the lat.
est particulars Of the disastrous storm at
Apia, which have just been received. the
storm burst upon the harbor suddenly.
The German man-of-war Eber was the
first vessel to drag her anchor. She be-
came unmanageable and was driven help
lessly on the reef which runs around the
harbor. She struck broadside on at six
O'Clock in the morning The shock caused
her to lurch and 10 stagger back, and she
sank In moment in deep water. Most of
her mon were under matches and scarcely
soul Of them escaped
The German war ship Adler was the
next to succumh She was lifted bodily
by gigantic wave and cast on her beam
ends on the reefs A terrible struggle for
life ensued among the officers and sailors
aboard. Many plunged into the raging
surf and struck out, some reaching the
shore in safety. Others chung to the rig.
giag until the masts fell. OF those in the
rigging only two gained the shore. The
captain of the Adler and several other
officers were saved.
Meantime the United States steamship
Nipsic had been dragging her anchors and
drifting toward the shore. The captain,
however, managed to keep control and
ran her on sand bank. Boats were i'm
mediately lowered and the whole company
saved with the exception OF six men. These
were drowned by the capszing of boat.
The United States steamship Vandalia
was carried before the gale right upon the
reef She struck with terrible shock,
hurting the captain against Calling
gun and he fell stunned. Before he could
recover great wave swept the deck and
washed him and others away into the sea.
The vessel sank fifty yards from the Nip
sic and several Of the officers and men
went down with her. Others persisted
while making desperate efforts to swim to
the shore. Some of the ships company
tried to save themselves by ciinging to the
rigging but heavy and swift running
waves dashed over them and one by one
they were swept away.
By this time night had set in. Many
natives and Europeans had gathered on
the shore, all anxious to render assistance
to the unfortunate crews, but owing to the
darkness they were wholly unable to be
Of service.
Soon after the Vandalia had sunk the
American war ship Trenton broke from
her anchorage and was driven upon the
wreck Of the Vandalia, whence she drifted
to the shore. The bottom of the Trenton
was completely stove and her hold was
half full of water.
As morning broke, the German man of
war O.ga, which had hitherto withstood
the gale, although much battered by the
heavy seas that constantly broke upon
her. became unmanageable and was driven
upon the beach, where she lay in a toler-
ably favorable position.
The following is a record of the officers
and men lost: Eber-Tbe captain and all
other officers except one, and seventh six
men. Vandalia-The captain, four officers
and forty men. Nipsic-Seven men. Adj
ler-Altogether fifteen persons. Mataafa
sent a number of his men to the assist
ance of the wrecked ships. They rem
dered splendid aid in trying to float the
Olga.
THE AMERICAN LOSSES.
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-Tne following
cable message dated Yesterday has been
received Mt IN" NAVY Department.:
Secretary Of Nary, Washington:
VcSSel
in harbor on shore except English man-of- war
Caliope, which got to sea.
Trenton and Vandala total losses Nipsic
beached: rudder gone. may be saved. Chances
against it. viii send her to Auckland IL pos
sible.
Vandalia lost four officers and thirty-nine
men as follows: Captain Schoonmaker, Pay
master Arms, Lieutenant Sutton, Pay Clerk
Roach. Henry Baker, W. Brisbane, William
RrOwn NJ
c. Davis. Thomas G. Downey, NJ. Ericsson, S.
C. Gehring, Adolph Goldner George German. U.
r Green, Joseph Griffin, E. M. Hammeur, John
Hanchett, {. II. Hawkins. W. Howat Frank Jones,
George Jordon, NJ. H. Joseph, John Kelley,
Thomas Kelley, N kinsella, C. p. Kratzor,
Charles Kraus, FIR. Lessman. George Merrage
Aylmer Montgomery, Thomas Riley, H. P.
G.. H. Wells, John Milford, Henry
Wixted, Ankow, Ankepp. Pendang, Techor |
The Nipsic lost seven men: George W. Callen, |
Joseph Heap, David Kelleher, William Wat. |
son, John Gill. Thomas johnson, Henry Pout- |
sell. AL saved from the Trenton Trenton and |
Vandalia crews ashore. Nipsic's on board All |
stores possible saved.
German ships Adler and Eber total loss. |
Olga beached; may be saved. German losses |
ninety-six. |
Important to send 800 men home at once |
Shall charter steamers; can charter in Auck |
land |
Lieutenant Wilson will remain in Auckland |
to obey your orders.
Fuller accounts by mail. KIMBERLY
Adyices received by the naval author.
tiles here report that the storm ragged dur
ing the 10th and 18th instants.
The o ga was stranded but her crew
was saved.
Seven merchant vessels anchored at
Samoa foundered.
The following dispatch has been sent to |
Lieutenant Wilson for Admiral K 'mberly,
care of American Consul, Auckland:
Take such steps with regard to Nipsic and |
wrecks and sending men home as you may
deem proper. Full power given you. Monon-
gahela sailed for Apia February 81.
vICToRIA's SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON, April Queen Victoria
has cabled through Lord Salisbury to the
British legation in this city directing that
her earnest sympathy be expressed to the
President of the United States on the ter.
rible naval misfortune at Samoa and the
deplorable loss of life. Mr.. Edwards, the
British charge, accompanied by the Secre-
tary Of State, waited upon the President
afternoon and read to him the
Queens message. President Harrison ex-
pressed his warm appreciation and that of
the whole people of the country of the
Queens considerate sympathy and prom.
sed more formal reply through the De.
partment of State.
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