New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
RECOVERING THE DEAD.
MOURNFUL WORK At HAVANA.

MOURNFUL WORK AT HA VANA.
ONE HUNDRED AND rHIRTY-FIvE
BODIES FROM THE MAINE FOUND.
ANOTHER WOUNDED SAILOR DIES IN SAN AM
BRosro HosPIrAL-THE OTHER INJURED
MEN MAKING FAVORABLE PROG
REss CAPTAIN srGsBEE
VISITS rfTD WRECK
AWAITING THE
INQUIRY.
Havana. Feb ia wounded sailor Of the
Maine Alfred j. Holland, whose home was IN
Brooklyn. died at the San Ambrosio Military
Hospital to-day
There remain at tho hospital William Matti-
son.. Francis D. Cahill Frederick c. Holzer and
James w Allen, still in a serious condition, but
better than they were yesterday. George W.
| Koeheler John Heffron and jeremiah shea are
somewhat improved. DR.. Mas does not despair
| OF saving them all.
Up to o'clock this evening 135 bodies have
been recovered from the wreck OF the Maine.
The Bishop Of Havana telephoned Chaplain
| Chidwick a license to hear the confession Of the
wounded sailors None have complained On
the contrary. all have expressed themselves as
satisfied with the assistance offered them In the
| circumstances.
| CAPTAIN Sigsbee has expressed himself as
| grateful for the offers Of help from divers en-
ployed by private persons, but prefers to await
the arrival Of the United States Navy divers.
who are expected to- morrow. so as to avoid fric-
| ton With Lieutenant Commander Wainwright.
| Lieutenant Holman and Chief Engineer Howell
| Captain Siesbee went on board the wreck this
| morning The big cat that pet OF the
| Names crew. and that was found yesterday on
| the wreck much frightened that II apparently
had not moved from its hiding place. Is now on
board the Fern. The captains dog. Peggy. was
| also saved.
| HAVANA A CITY OF MOURNING.
| Havana still mourns with the American peo-
pie. Since the funeral ceremonies OF yesterday
the city has removed the outward signs OF
! grief. but the work Of succorng the living and
| caring for the dead whose bodies are recovered
proceeds tendery and unremittingIy. Every
care Is shown the survivors.
| Captain General Blanco and the officials con-
tinue to cooperate with Captain sigsbee and
Consul General Lee. The messages received
| from Spain and the United States showing that
| the action Of the Havana authorities is appre-
ciated give satisfaction to the officers, VINO are
! making further efforts to ameorate the con-
| dition Of the survivors.
| There is sincere regret that circumstances
| make It impossible to meet the wishes or rriends
who desire that the bodies Of their loved ones
shall be sent home for burial. but in cases where
the officers Of the Maine deem it practicable
the necessary facilities will be afforded.
The feeling Of the community Is that social
functions would be out Of place at time or
such mourning and these will be suspended for
the present.
! Statements from Madrid and Washington pub
Iished here to the effect that many people In
the United states believe the explosion was
cidental coincide with the opinion held by the
! Snsnish of1cinIs and the excitement which fol-
! lowed the disaster has subsided into quiet wait
! ing.
RELICS FROM THE GREAT WRECK.
The men searching for bodies have also re-
covered a number OF relics Of the Maine In
| Guiding medical chest. enlistment records. a
| gold watch and chain marked ''P. T. Bartlett
waltham. 331. 1874" and five portraits. one OF
which bears a close resemblance to Lieutenant
| Gabreal Rodriguez. Of the Spanish Navy. Second
| Chief OF STAFF Of the Admiralty.
Captain w T. Sampson. Of the United States
battle-shp Iowa. and chief Of the Board OF In
quiry. is expected here.
The tug G. W Childs has arrived.
Vultures were wheeling In the air above the
wreck Of the Maine to-day.
CAPTAIN General Banco and the Bishop OF
| Havana have visited Consul General Lee. Cen
eral Lee is receiving many kilograms from
Mayors and other officials expressing sympathy
at the loss OF the Maine. and the foreign consus
have either called personally or have sent writ
ten expressions Of their coincidence.
Messages OF regret and sympathy have been
received from the Chamber OF Commerce. the
President Of the Colonial Government. Or. Con-
eosto. the Secretary General; the Governor Of
Havana, the Mayor Of Havana, the Marquis
Esteban. the Municipal Council the Produce
Exchange and the Stock Exchange.
The theatres have suspended their perform
ances, and there will be no more music in the
parks at present.
General Lee has received many dispatches
from newspapers in the United States with ref
erence TO the Maine disaster. to which the con-
sular regulations prevent any reply.
The Consul General said to-day that he had
not heard of any S-inch hole being found in
the bottom Of the ship. and that the United
States Naval Court Of Inquiry would have
charge of all questions affeo cling the loss Of the
Maine.
Key West Fla Feb. 18-The Coast Survey
steamer Bache left here for the cruiser New
York at o'clock this morning. with divers and
paraphernalia on board. She will take more
dtvers from the New-York. and will then pro-
coed 70 Havana She will probably reach the
wreck of the Maine tomorrow morning.
CI-ARDING THE WRECKED BATTLE-SHIP
,,rcpoNcrpr DIVERS KEPT AWAY-A