The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-28
NO PAY FOR THE SAILORS.
The Syren to Go to Bermuda, But tn
Crew Refuses to Accompany Her.

The Syren to Go to Bermuda, But the
Crew Refuses to Accompany Her.
The little English yacht Syren, the thrill
ing story of whose adventures was told
some days ago In the MORNING NEWS, is
sill lying here In harbor, and will be re-
paired in few days preparatory to continu-
ing her voyage to Bermuda, which was her
destination according to the terms of the
contract with the seamen. But with the
exception Of Capt. Robins Purdy, not one
of the crew will continue their voyage
They absolutely refuse to venture again
upon the craft In which they so
narrowly escaped watery graves,
and she question has arisen whether
they shall be paid for their serv-
ices, or whether they shall be treated as
deserters OF the yacht in distress and be
refused all compensation for services up to
date.
On one hand, they were under contract
to take the yacht to Bermuda, for which
they were to receive three months pay aud
rstions AS will be remembered, they set
out with these intentions, but met with res
verses Of fortune. On the other hand, they
were deferred by providence from making
their trip to Bermuda through the heavy
gales and the stormy seas, but fortunately
landed safe in port here. Naturally they
refuse to venture farther upon the little
vessel, or to risk again in 80
small craft the fury of the
SEAS The question is whether they should
receive the remainder Of their pay, or be
cut out altogether for refusing to complete
such contract.
The British vice consul here has decided
against the men, refusing to grant them pay
unless they go aboard again and resume the
voyage. His decision was rendered a day
or two ago, but the seameu who have been
wandering around the city without money
and food and with very little clothing, as
they could not obtain other situations until
they had signed up with the Syren. have
secured the services Of a lawyer, who in
duced Mr.. Robertson to reconsider the case
and take 1t up again. He will probably
look into the matter and give the men his
final answer this morning.
They seem very hopeful, thinking,
as one of them stated yesterday,
that this really means that they are to re-
ceive their pay, instead Of the matter re-
naming in doubt
Money has been for warded from England
by the owner of the yacht, who was noti-
fled some days ago of her arrival here The
matter is now in the hands of Lloyd's agent,
Maj. Stewart, who will see that the yacht
Is put in a sea-going condition. None of the
money was sent, however, to pay the crew,
who were to receive their pay on landing at
Bermuda. The orders OF the owner are to
have her repaired and the voyage contin-
ued until she is delivered at her destination
Capt. Purdy, who sailed her over, says be
will continue the voyage and will fulfill the
contract In spite OF the hardships he has ex-
perlenced and the dangers he 80 narrowly
escaped. Another crew will be obtained,
and just as soon as the yacht can be put in
shipshape the voyage will be resumed.
In the meantime, the three sailors, Smith,
Liebisoh and Haslinsbach, who made the
hazardous voyage, are waiting in eager ex-
pectancy the result of the decision in regard
TO their compensation.
1t was at one time thought that the yacht
would be sold for expenses, but as she would
bring only a small sum in her present con-
dition, her owner has decided to have her
equipped and sent on where she will be Of
more value to him.