New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
DUNRAVEN SAILS AWAY.



going to Liverpool by the Umbria but as on
former occasions he refused to say one word
When Mr. Iselin came out of the clubhouse q
few minutes later. he looked as bright ana
cheerful as a spring day, but he was equally
reticent as to what had transpired in the model
ROOM
HEATED DISCUSSION REPORTED.
Rumor had it that during the morning session
a heated discussion had taken place between
Joseph II. Choate and Mr. Askwith as to the
admission Of certain evidence. Mr.. Askwith
was asked to confirm this rumor. but all re
would say on the subject was Now, really. |
caunt say a word l really caunt'; and Mr..
Hamilton who was walking at his side, empha-
sized the words of the English barrister by
echoing 'caun't."
Promptly at 215 p m. the signal on the ciuD-
house indicated that the committee had re-
assembled. All those who had been in attend
ance at the morning session had returned ex-
Cept Dunraven. The sailor men, as on the DAY
preceding. were assigned to quarters on tne
lower deck. from which point they expected
momentarily TO be called into the presence OF the
committee but as far could be learned, only
one. Captain Hank Half, was taken from the
cosey quarters below TO the chilly scene on The
upper floor After Captain Haffs examination.
Mr. Iselin called to the stand. and If any
other witnesses were examined before the meet
ing adjourned the fact did not leak out
In the course of the day David G. Henderson.
who was the Valkyries representative on the
Defender. entered the clubhouse and II was sup
posed that he would be witness for Lord Dun
raven; but it learned later that both Mr..
Henderson and Mr.. Kersey declined TO TESTIFY.
each giving as his reason that it would be bad
business policy.
NO OTHER EVIDENCE.
Shortly before Mr. Glennie went to the
Cunard pier, he said, in answer TO the inquiry
of a newspaper man. that besides the evidence
OF Lord Dunraven and his own. no testimony
would be offered on the Dunraven side, save the
affidavits which were left with the committee.
on the other hand, the members OF the De-
tenders crew are still to be examined, Captain
Haf has further statement to make and the
captain of the Defenders tender has his story
TO tell. All of this will probably consume sew
eral days. But with Dunraven and Glennie
on the ocean. leaving here before the case IL
finished, and with the fact apparently estap-
Nshed that the Englishman failed TO make our
a case. the Interest in the matter Will naturally
grow less.
others having business before the commit
tee. was excluded from the star chamber, ana
allowed only in the basement of the house salo
that ne believed that If Dunraven had hali
case, he would have remained in this country
long enough to celebrate his victory; that ms
flight at this time the clearest proof tha'
his charges were founded on wind
When the committee adjourned, at about
O'Clock. the walk in front of the clubhouse was
crowded with people anxious TO learn something
definite as TO the proceedings. but from the
dignihed ex-Mnister to the Yankee tar an nau
the same answer to make to the inquiries WhJn WIZ;
came to them in all forms. from the sterhN
imperat alive to politest pleading. The burden OF
all the answers was: Nothing to say.
INTO THE ARMS OF A REPORTER.
Mr. Askwith came from the house with Mr..
Hamilton He looked about as though uncer-
tain which way TO go. and then rushed INTO
the arms Of a reporter. who asked him II the
trial was over. "Cawnt say, he answered. ana
gave the same -non-committal answer to every
question which was asked. Joseph II. CnoaIe oat
said that he was sorry that he could say noun,
ing and hurried away. Captain Mahan stopped
on his way up Madison-ave. only long eHis en0usn
~ say" William c. Whitney and George L..
Rives left the clubhouse together. put. pelore
they reached the cab which stood was'ns S
WHO has been examined TO which he an
swered: II can't tell. ~
when will the sessions be resumed?
MIR. Whitney. do you know any. good reason
why Lord Dunraven should have looked 80 de-
spondent when he left the club
Mr. Whitney simply smiled. as though to
make up for Dunraven's scowls. and ordered
the coachman to drive away ana ne ne anu Snone ,,e
Next came Mr. Morgan and ex-Minister
Phelps. who had nothing to say.
SAILORS on THEIR GUARD.
After the departure of the leading members Of
the committee. an instalment Of the crew ap-
peared and the whisper went round among
the counter-conspirators on the sidewalk In
stantly the forces deployed and descended upon
those defenceless sailors with the swiftness OF
thought and the determination OF foriorh
hope. .,,-ru,od Tho Tribune re-
porter in the Of one of them, stocky vet
eran, with gray mustache tnat you are
going away tomorrow
We're not" he said. off his guard. Then he
Instantly closed UP like the traditional clam %.
Were any OF you boys on the stand to-day?'
81 don't know anything about it.
Did you testify"
Il don't know anything about it.
Are you going home tomorrow or Monday?
II don't know anything about IT,
The character of the answers Indicated
strenuous system of rehearsal behind closeu
doors. And 1t was to be observed, too, that not
too much had been given TO any one man
There was strain upon his memory. MAJ!
dozen efforts with many dlnerent lhui
viduals. revealed nothing more than this, win
one exec ption. One sailor did remark that they
had been ordered 10 remain over Till the HTS
OF the week
In fit of desperation at being turned down
on all sides a reporter made a rush for Nle!S
olsen the rotund superintendent Of the cluD
when he appeared on the steps. Have you been
on the stand?" asked the reporter
Quick as a flash the Jolly superintendent turneo
on his man and asked: Have you been on tht
roof" and the shout of laughter which went uI
from the crowd showed that the frlgld athlos
phere about the club had not quite frozen the
iewspaper mems appreciation of the humorous
He was asked about the trial. but could say moth
ing except that ne belcNeQ tne nnEtSlis"'iOi
would last until Tuesday. More sailor-men came
out as Olsen's rotund form was swallowed up II
the gloom OF Madison-ave. AS he retreated towarC
Madison Square said Of them: Il woulo
like TO tell YOU but can't say anything. don
know whether have been on the stand or not;
Said another: ~ don't have to go home. 1--we
here IA New-York No don't know II we are t'
be called Monday or not"
CAPTAIN HAFF THE NEXT VICTIM.
Captain Hank Haff was the next victim OF
the outside conspiracy. He appeared accom-
panied by stranger who will rank with any
quarterback for interfering qualities. Captain
Half was not inclined to be small about trifiine
matter He asked If he could not say some
thing as TO the probable duration Of the invests