The herald., 1898-04-25
The STEAMER new YORK
ARRIVES SAFE AFTER A ROUGH
PASSAGE
MEN OF THE NERO HANT Marine
Paid OF and Promptly Resigned to
Sail Anywhere for the Good
Of the Nation
Associated Press Special Wire


NEW YORK. April A.-The American
line steamship New York arrived today,
but she brought neither passengers, mail
nor cargo. The New York experienced
heavy weather throughout, but otherwise
had an uneventful voyage. Her officers
and crew at no time feared being inter-
cepted by any Spanish war vessel. She
carries crew of about 400 all told, includ-
ing Capt. Passow and Chief Officer Brad
shaw. AS soon as the ocean liner was
moored alongside her pier all hands were
paid off. Capt. Passow, his officers and
such of the other members Of the crew as
desired to serve on the ship under the new
conditions wre signed Immediately by De-
putty United States Shipping Commissioner
Baer Each of them signed articles with
the American Line company, and not with
Uncle Sam" These articles were for II
months term, to go anywhere or every
where. The wages agreed upon were the
merchant marine rate paid by the Interna-
tional Navigation company, but the latter
orally agrees to pay each officer, engineer,
fireman. seaman, ETC., a bonus of so per
cent "for good conduct at the termination
of the period signed for"
All but ten members of the crew signed,
and thse ten wanted higher wages.
1.-THE crew will wear the American line
uniform" said Manager Griscom, land
neither the New York nor the ST. Louis is
to be altered, so far as know. 1 believe
that neither the New York nor the st.
Louis nor the Paris is to be armored for
protection; nor, so far as I can learn, are
they to be heavily armed, but this is mere
conjecture on my part"
Out of the 42O officers and men, compris-
ing the crew of the American liner st.
Louis, which arrived here last night, only
seven refused to sign articles when request
ed to do SO when they were paid off.
A Spartan Mother
CHICAGO, April PA sight for Spartan
eyes was witnessed here today as the de-
tachment Of naval recruits from Chicago
and Milwaukee marched down the smooth
asphalt Of Jackson boulevard to the Penn
syfvania depot, en- route for New York, to
enter active service. Notwithstanding that
the escort Of 500 blue jackets of the Illinois
Naval reserve was showing faultless drill,
while the strains of 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner were resounding from gorgeous
ly arrayed band, said to be one of the finest
outdoor organizations ever gathered in Chi
cago; Notwithstanding that every man of
the 124 recruits was waving small Amer
ican flag, there was something else that
had greater interest for the crowds Of peo-
pie that lined the sidewalks in front Of the
hotels, clubs, theaters and board Of trade
everybody watched figure in black.
Right among the marching recruits apd
keeping close alongside of a strapping
young fellow in a light overcoat Who was
carrying small travelling grip, was a wo-
man of nearly 60 years. She was dressed
in mourning, and many hurrah was
hushed as people caught the first glimpse
apparently of a widowed, gray-haired
mother personally taking her son into the
rank and file of the boys In blue. She kept
an arm around him and her head bowed
noticing no one else. Perhaps twenty other
women and girls-mothers, wives and
weethearts-walked with the recruits, but
the attention of the spectators followed
only the lone woman in black until she was
lost in the distance.
Will Defend Boston
PHILADELPHIA, April 24.-The moni-
tor Catskill, manned by the Massachusetts
Naval reserve, left League island navy
yard for Boston late last night, In tow of
the tug Argus. She passed out the capes
this morning, and with good weather should
reach Boston by Wednesday, The Cats
kill is ready to fight should the occasion
arise. The monitor Lehigh, also manned
by the Massachusetts reserves, which will
likewise go to Boston, is expected to leave
League island early this week.
Greek Volunteers
ATHENS, April 24-Many Greeks are
presenting themselves at the United States
consulate here, seeking enlistment for the
war against Spain.
Red Cross Funds
PARIS, April 24-The Society for the
Care of Wounded Soldiers has donated $2O,-
900 and has opened a subscription for the
purpose of assisting the Spanish Red Cross