The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
ENEMIES OF THE
TUG DAUNTLESS
Suggest LibeIIing the Vessel For
Hiding Her Name.
COVERED WITH PIECE0F CANVASS
Representations Made to the state De-
partment and Department of JUS
tice--More Information 10 Be
Given--The Tug Slips Out.

WASHINGTON. March Both the
State Department and the Department OF
Justice have received considerable detail
ed information relative to the alleged nj
clustering steamer Dauntless. This Is
accompanied by the suggestion. that the
vessel might be libelled under the navi-
cation laws for concealing her name ans
under the neutrality laws for carrying
war materials to the Cubans.
The correspondence began on January
18th last and covers much data on the
past record OF the Dauntless.
II states that the middle Of January last
the Dauntless was lowering between
Florida and Georgia ports for the evil
dence purpose of eIuding detection so as
20 get away with a hlibusterng party
for Cuba.
The intimation was conveyed 10 the
Department Of Justice that IL was clear
that it was a wise precauton TO place
deputy United states marshal or deputy
collector of customs on board the ship.
Memorandum recites the basis Of suspi-
clon of the Dauntess. II states that In
the case OF the United states vs. John
Hart recently reproved by the Court OF
Appeals. the testimony Of one witness was
that the Dauntless had painted out her
name to prevent recognition after taking
on supplies lot the luDduN from inc loi-
and of Nayassa to Cuba.
COVERED HER BOW.
The testimony Of this witness is given
in detail He says the supplies were first
brought from the United States 10 Navas
"a on the ship Laurada, where they were
transferred TO the Dauntless. He says
he noticed that the word "Dauntless" ap-
peared on the buckets. handles and yawls
OF the vessel. but that the name on the
bow was covered with a piece Of canvas
and the name on the stern was painted
out For this alleged offense against the
navigation laws St IS pointed out. the
Dauntless has never been prosecuted and
e. Is claimed 20 be a continual offense FOR
which she is now subject TO libel The
memorandum also cites another instance
occurring last May when il is stated that
the United states cruiser Marhlehead
overhaUled the Dauntless. Thereupon II
Is stated the Dauntless threw overheard
part Of her cargo. as Witnessed by the
officers OF the Marbichead.
is SUCH OFFICER RECOGNIZED?
tits also stated that the Dauntless has
been known to apply for clearance from
Florida ports when she had on board
cargo consigned Ito the president OF the
Cuban Republic"
This material. already IN the hands Of
the authorities here. will be supplemented
by additional information bearing on the
recent movements Of the Dauntless. al
though It is said that the showing already
made sufices for action against the YES
sci
GETS OUT AGAIN
JACKSONVILLE. FLA, March I'm
spite OF the fact that the Boutwell, ana
two more United States ships were look
ing for the Dauntless Monday night. she
coaled mp and quietly slipped away yes
terday morning.
she mad on board the entire Nunez
party and one thousand heav" Mauser
rifles. which she will land in Cuba.
Franco Blaaco. the Cuban pilot OF me
Three Friends. Dauntless and other iili-
busters. was spotted by .hc Spanish con-
sui Portus. Monday night, and while
that gentleman was busy watching
Blanco. the Dauntess lef;.
Blanco went south on the east coast
and will board the Dauntless ~ Palm
Beach or Fort Pierce.