The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-28
FEARS AT REST.
Friends Learn That the Champagne's
Passengers Are safe.

Passengers Are safe.
New York. Feb. 21.-The news that the
steamer La Champagne is anchored safe
ly on the banks of Newfoundland has set
at rest the anxiety and fear for the safe
ty of her passengers and crew which
have been felt by relatives and friends OF
all those on board during the week. At
the Office of the company to-day there
We're only few callers The officials had
heard nothing more from the belated
steamer. but from the moment that they
heard of her whereabouts they hastened
to send relief steamers to her aid.
Agent Rocande, and also the heads Of
the passenger and freight departments
of the Compagnie Generate Transatlan-
tique. were at the companyss dock to-day
when the La Bretagne sailed. The La
Bretagne's commander. NJ Rupe. as well
as the officers and passengers. learned of
the accident to the sister ship from Pilot
George Waidie when he boarded the
steamer off the Sandy Hook lightship at
7:50 this morning. The news caused con-
siderable excitement among the passen-
gers. and when the vessel arrived at quar-
antine additional information was eagerly
sought for by all on board
A representative of the associated press
boarded the La Bretagne at Quarantine
and was besieged by officers and passen-
gers alike for the latest news about the
overdue vessel A large supply OF morn
ing newspapers was put on board from
the health officers boat and quickly dis
tributed among the passengers. The re-
ports were read with much interest by
every one and warm words of praise were
bestowed upon Third Officer Unsworfh
and the other members of the La Cham
pagne's crew. who came so near losing
their lives while making heroic efforts to
get aid for the disabled French liner.
When the vessel reached her dock this
afternoon Third Officer Tnsworth and
Second Quartermaster Julian Camard of
the La Champagne were there speaking
to Agent Bocande. Officer Unsworth re-
ported that of the 10 men who manned
the lifeboat and were picked up six days
later blythe steamer Rotterdam. only
four were able to leave their hunks on
board the Rotterdam at Hoboken this
morning. Officer Tnsworth showed little
OF the effect of his fearful experience
except that the skin was off his face
Quartermaster Camard's hands were
blue and swollen from frostbite. but they
were not bandaged He walked with diff.
ffculty. as his feet were badly swollen. He
made no complaint. however. and said he
was grateful To be alive after such an
experience. He praised the captain and
officers and crew of the steamer Rotter-
dam and said they were extremely cour-
teous and kind to the rescued men. The
remainder of the boats crew are still
being cared for on board the Rotter-
dam. but with the exception OF Seamen
Cruer and Tanauy. they will be able to
leave their hunks this afternoon. As soon
as they are able they will be transferred
to the La Bretagne. and the others. who
are still suffering. will be sent 10 the
French hospital, No. go West Sixty
fourth street. this city. where arrange
ments have been made for their recep-
tion.
When Mr.. Bocande was asked what ar
rangements the company had made TO
render assistance to the La Champagne.
he replied:
THE tug Newfoundland has left Hail.
fax to tow the big steamer either into
which plies between Halifax and the
has gone 10 La Champagnes aid.
sailed from this port for Amsterdam this
morning. has been ordered to steer .
course which will bring her within hall
Ing distance Of the helpless vessel. If
our ship needs assistance in any way
Captain Cook of the Massapeana will
stand by and render IL. cannot now say
whether La champagnes passengers will
be taken OF and forwarded here or
whether they will stay aboard. That will
all depend on whether she is towed into
New York or Halifax"
Word was received in this eity to-day
that the steamer NunebeTg left Halifax
this morning to assist La Champagne and
another with provisions left this after
noon.