The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-02
LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.
.,yoy RESPONSIBLE FOR THE vIc-
IoRIA DISASTER

,..ruept OF His Subordinates-Thc Clos
programme Puts New Heart Into
Home Hale Fight-The Duke of York
.r, Like . Physical Wreok-An EaE-
a.. ro,rist'. story About Our Customs
oa.,.,.-Reni Live Mermaid. seen at tho
r,.,,.v I,,nnd.-Pinying Dance Music on
s...,v, in the Garden OF Gethscn,ane-
r,vo spanish Aristocrnts Try TO XIII
Each Other Old Castles 60 RogEins.
,,,,oS July lat last we have the truth
Ut the great naval disaster nine days ago
!" tho Jar corner OF tho Mediterranean. 1t was
vorv human blunder which sent the monster
.,s,ne OF war with nearly 400 OF her crew to
shs bottom OF the sea. The man who by COM
Ion consent ranked as tho ablest commander
:, the finest navy the world ever saw. gave an
ordor which involved the deadliest peril, lit
did not make disaster inevitable. This now
sx.r does not throw the responsibility entirely
.non the dead Admiral Assuming that Sir
n.nrre Tryon mado the blunder which Is i'm
.nt.a to him, the rules Of the British Admi-
s.,,v will still hold tho commanders Of tho
...nactiye vessels directly responsible for the
collision. A..
artv In peaceful evolutions is to avoid
isttine his vessel collide or run ashore.
sysn II necessary to disregard his su-
,.riors orders, In order to escape catastrophe.
This rule was distinctly emphasized at the re-
esnt court martial on the stranding OF the bat
ia ship Howe. 1t was this rule which Admiral
Markham obeyed whom he failed to respond at
Srst to Tryon's order to turn the Camper
downs prov toward the Victoria. Had Mark
ham, or rather the Captain Of the Camperdown
persisted in disregard Of the Commander-in-
IA kha NJ
The disaster would have been averted.
Tryon. who was stern disciplinarian. hoist
I'd the peremptory signal:
"Why are my orders not obeyed" The
position Of the Camperdown's commander was
ike that OF the commander OF the Light
Brieade at Balaclava. who knew "some one
had Numbered" It must be said in defence Of
hath Captains that Admiral Tryon not only
WA mover known to mako q mistake. but he
possessed, to a degree which probably no liv-
ing naval commander enjoys. the confidence
and loyalty Of every man under him. Lord
Charles Beresford. illustrating this point in
conversation with THE Sun correspondent the
other day. said:
my confidence In the judgment and ability
Of Admiral Tryon was SO great that had been
In general action and on tho point Of van
gushing the ship with which engaged. and
Bir George had signalled me to withdrew
; should have obeyed without even doubt Of tho
wisdom Of his order arising In my mind. so
sure would be that his superior Judgment
saw for me more effective part to play"
" II was from such a man that the command
srs Of Britain's greatest naval squadron re-
ceived fatal order. What wonder is It that it
was obeyed even against the instructive pro-
tests Of Judgment OF his subordinates No one
has vet questioned Tryon's self-possession at
The time. but it is q point Of perhaps great
7 sst significance that he had only that morning
i rsturned to duty from the sick list
The facts printed to-day about the causes OF
tho calamity have made a most painful i'm
preston in England. There ID no disposition
to denounce the gallant Admiral who would
make no effort to save his own life. The SUN
correspondent to-day teleg to Lord
Bsresiord. whose comments on the meagre
news OF the accident early in the week
attracted widespread attention. asking II he
would discuss the matter in the light OF the
latest developments. The following reply
was received:
NO. thank you. Ideprecate oil conjectures,
% unfair to the dead and living alike. Tho
service inquiry will surely unrnvel everything.
Accidents are inseparable from the life OF .
seaman. Men are but mortal Machinery Is
tseaohsrous. Tryon was the most brilliant
seaman the State possessed. "BEREFsoRD."
New life has been put into the Home Rule
campaign by Mr.. Gladstone's rather long
delayed attack upon the besieging enemies.
New heart has been put into the Irish and
Liberal ranks by the plan OF aggression.
and there is now q reasonable prospect OF
turning the measure out OF the House in some
shape about the end of summer. The opposi-
don to the new closure rule. while bitter. has
had little logical basis. and the Tories are
Just now thoroughly discounted. in sharp con-
trast to their almost triumphant attitude o
week ago.
Some Government maiorities have been
ANAL this week. and the opposition OF the
handful Of Parnellites. IT, insisted upon. will
cut the margin down to q very small figure.
But Mr. Gladstone Is thoroughly confident
hewill send the bill to the House Of Lords In
due course. There is some danger Of acct
dents. as was learned this week. Division was
called on an amendment which Gladstone OPP
posed. The members focked In: then the
Liberal whip suddenly rushed to the Treasury
benches. with the result moment later that
me amendment WAS quietly accepted by the
government The truth was. the followers oil
inc Government had become a little lax In at
tendance. and q vote might have shown Gov
eminent defeat
Preparations for the royal wedding nre going
On apace 1t Is already apparent that it will
% one OF tho greatest gala days London has
eVer seen. The decorations are being under.
AAen on scale never known In the great
metropolis. Royal guests have been arriving
Ior several days. and the streets are brigh,
WIN the gay trappings Of escorts. the gorgeous
Aate carriages. and brilliant colors OF deco.
Iatiohs. Fabulous prices are demanded and
pA'a Tor chances to view any Of the several
Tedding PROFESSIONS. Thirty dollars Is ths
lowest price asked for II single seat In any o.
ne dingy shop-windows along tho line
"hho the report circulated one day this
week. that the Duke OF York was i'll WAS moi
justified. II Is true that the young man Is b,
no means In robust health lie is physica
wreck In appearance. though officially it is do
cared that he has suffered nothing but milo
A'tack OF neuralgia. Those who have met hin
whhin few months do not try 10 concea
ue!r conviction that he will not live long ant
VIII never mount the throne OF England.
some Englishmen who have recently no
,afned from tho Worlds Fair give the New
.o,k customs inspectors bad name On,
WfltOS to tha Pan van Io,sfto.