New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-12
REMOVING THE LIMITATION.
THE BRITISH MARITIME DELEGATES TC
DISCUSS THE WHOLE PROGRAMME.
SEVERAL FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE
RULES OF THE ROAD ADOPTED BY THE
CONFERENCE.-THE GooDRICH'S
AMENDMENTS REJECTED.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsuNr.

lbt IELEOhAfH 10 THE TRlBUNE.J
washington, Nov. 11.-Hearty and SINGERS were
the marks Of approval with which the delegations from
other countries to the International Marine Con-
terence received the announcement by Chairman
Hail. OF tho delegation from Great Britain, that the
British Government, In view Of the marked progress
already made, and the hopeful prospect that practical
results Will be achieved had released its representatives
IRON the limitation which has hitherto bound them to
take part in the proceedings relating to only three
oil the general divisions proposed by the United States
ana mad Instructed them to join with other nations
In the discussion Of the entire programme.
This announcement greatly encouraged the other
members Of the Conference who have feared hitherto
that the reserved attitude of Great Britain might
virtually defeat effective and satisfactory action
some important matters The way seems clear.
The Conference is in the best of temper Its members
have become acquainted with one another and feel
Ing OF mutual respect and confidence is apparent which
promises the most favorable results. Whatever
changes In and additions 10, the rules may be made
VIII be conservative and practical, and Will be
adopted except after the most profound study and
careful forethOught
The first amendment taken up by the Conference this
morning was one amending Article s. by providing
that sailing ship under way, and any vessel" being
towed shall carry the lights provided
by Article 3 for steamship under way with the
exception Of the white light, which she shall never
carry. Adopted
The Conference then took up for consideration tho
amendments recently offered by Mr.. Goodrich con-
corning auxiliary side lights These amendments
relate to Article 3 of the Rules Of the ROAD
In speaking in favor of his amendments Mr.. Good
rch in an earnest address Of some length dwelt on
the necessity Of a sufficient number of lights YES
sels lie referred 10 the large number OF collisions
that had occurred in certain year, and to the report
OF the Committee on Lights, IN which they say that
they are of the opinion that the regulations actually
e,tr ant In fhn af
sailing vessel known to fast steamer approaching
her. Mr. Hall said that the delegates Of Great Britain
would favor tho amendments proposed by Mr.. Good
rich II they could be assured that it would be great
benefit, or any benefit at all. 1t is not question OF
expense alone. There are no data at hand TO show
that these lights necessary or desirable. The
report of the Committee on Lights in
which the member from the United
states joined argues against the adoption
of any such system that proposed by Mr.. Good.
rich. Captain Mensing. of Germany, said that the
committees report did not bear out all the statements
made by Mr. Hall however, the amendments proposed
by Mr.. Goodrich do not remedy the case; they do not
power. Mr. Goodrich sad the difficulty with any
system OF lights advocated by the other delegates was
auxiliary light be put the deck of ever vessel
anoat Mr.. Goodrich said that his own delegation
did not support his amendments. lie made the STATE
ment he aided reluctantly:
, The vote was recorded a; being unanimously against
the adoption OF the amendments.
The next amendment considered was that of the
delegates from China, substitute for one by Captain
ohackfor, OF the United states, that steamers might
carry at night white light one of the aiter-masts,
visible all around the horizon but must not be less
than twenty feet higher than the forward white light
After some discussion the conference adopted the
amendment, which VIII be made separate article
Of the rules.
An amendment was adopted to Article 10 provId
ing that every steam vessel shall be provided with
whistle SIREN sounded BY steam some substitute
for steam. The article further amended by
providing that steam vessels carry gong instead OF
bell.
Captain sevesen of Norway. offered amendment
providing that a vessel aground near falr-way,
shall in addition 10 the anchor light. show the two
red lights prescribed by Article Section A. Adopted