The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-02-19
GUARDING THE WRECKED SHIP.
Captain Sigsbee Forced to Secure .


Permit-Bodies Recovered, 1856.
Havana. Feb. 19.-On the night of the
Maine disaster Captain Sigsbee re-
quested Adimal Manterola to station
I boats around the wreck. sd as to pre-
vent any one from approaching II
without official leave. AS a result only
those with special permits are allowed
to get near the wreck. Captain Sigs-
bee himself, going in the early MORN
Ing to the scene of the disaster, was
warned off. not being recognized, and
was obliged to return and get for
NAL permit from the naval authorities.
Admiral Manterola refuses to allow
the divers sent here by American
newspapers to make any investigation
near the wreck, at least until Captain
Sigsbee shall have finished his official
investigation. Yesterday Lieutenant
Commander Wainwright. Lieutenant
Holman and Chief Engineer Howell
went with divers to search for the
bodies of Lieutenant Jenkins and As
sistant Engineer Merritt, but the
guards would not allow them to make
the search. and they returned to the
consulate and lodged formal COM
plant with Consul General Lee. How
ever, the agreement reached between
Captain Sigsbee and General Blanco
was that the American commander Is
to be allowed to use any divers. even
the divers sent here by the American
newspapers. in his Official investigation,
Captain SgsDee has expressed him
self as grateful for the offer Of help
from the divers. but prefers to await
the arrival of the United States navy
divers. SO as to avoid friction. With
Lieutenant Commander Wainwright,
Lieutenant Holman and Chief Engineer
Howell. Captain Sigsbee went on board
the wreck yesterday. The big cat that
was pet of the Names crew, and that
was found on the wreck so much
frightened that 1t apparently had not
moved from its hiding place, is now OH
board the Fern. The captains dog,
Peggy, was also saved
Havana still mourns with the Amer
lean people. Since the funeral cere-
monies on Thursday the city has re-
moved the outward signs of grief, but
the work of succorng the living and
caring for The dead whose bodies are
recovered proceeds tenderly and unre-
survivors.
Captain General Blanco and the Of
ficials continue to cooperate with Cap
tain Sigsbee and Consul General Lee.
The messages received from Spain and
the United States showing that the ac-
tion of the Havana authorities is ap-
preciated give satisfaction to the Of
flcers, who are making further efforts
to ameliorate the condition of the sur
vivors.
There Is sincere regret that circum-
stances make it impossible to meet the
wishes of friends who desire that the
remains of their loved ones shall be
sent home for burial. but in cases
where the officers of the Maine deem
1t practicable the necessary facilities
will be afforded.
At 8 O'Clock last evening 1856 bodies
had been recovered. Alfred J. Holland
died at the Military hospital yesterday.
There remain at the San Ambrosio Will
lam Mattison, Francis d. Cahill, Fred
erick c. HOlZer and James w. Allen
still in serious condition. but better
than they We're on Thursday. George
w. Koebler, John lIeffron and Jere-
DR.. Mas does not despair Of saving
them all. Francis Cahill, in spite of
his serious condition, embraced this
correspondent and asked to have a
cigar lighted.
THE vIZCAYA AT NEW YORK.
Exsaa oral aJnarYPfecnntions to Guard
the Spanish Wnrship From Cranks.
New York. Feb. 10.--Tbe Spanish war;
ship Vizcaya came to anchor outside
the bar at $50 last evening. and steam I
ed up the bay this forenoon. Rear Ad-
mral Bunce has given final instruc-
tions to Lieutenant John A. Dougherty.
who will have charge of the patrol tugs,
six in number, to guard the cruiser dur
ing her stay in this vicinity.
Lieutenant Dousherty will make his
headquarters on the navy yard tug
Nina, and the other tug from the navy
yard. the Narkeota, will also do duty.
but will be used principally as a dis
patch boat, carrying messages between
the navy yard and the guard boats.
Lieutenant Dougherty will have en-
tire charge Of the patrol. which will
consist, besides the two tugs mentioned.
of two tugs Of the supervisor Of the
harbor and two police patrol boats The
watches will be divided between the
six boats. Each boat is to have on
board, while on watch. four marines
and one non-commissioned officer of
roundsman and four police
men Of the metropolitan force While
on duty the boats are to patrol care
fully the waters in the vicinity of the
tt;,
son will be allowed to approach the |
ViZcaya without the sanction of the |
officer of that vessel. The
Nina will be always within call Of the |
visitor
AT night 1t is intended to keep the
NiZcaya brilliantly illuminated with
electric lights, and the watch boats will
be also well lighted, SO that there can
be no possible means of approaching
The Vizcaya without detection.
Lieutenant J. G. Sobrai. naval at
Iache of the Spanish legation at WASH
ngton. was in this city yesterday ac-
lively cooperating with the authori-
lies in making preparations for insur-
ng the safety of the battleship ViZcaya
during her stay in this port. Lieutcn-
ant Sobrai said regarding the explo-
sion on the Maine: 1T was the result Of
III explosion inside the ship, which took
place in one of the forward magazines.
The fast Of the matter Is that the dis
,ipline and the watch observed on the
ship was very lax"
VIEWS OF NAVY OFFICERS
~ to the Probable Cause OF tho
NFAt