New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-25

TO LEAVE PORT THIS AFTERNOON IF
HER COAL Is ALL ON.
DELAYED BY REPAIRS TO HER MACHINERY
TAKING ON QUANTITIES OF PROVISIONS
OFFICERS ENTERTAINED BY THE
CONSUI,-GENERAI. WHO ALSO
VISITS (-pr-ISFR


VISITS THE CRUISER.
The cruiser vizcaya will lift her anchor this
afternoon and start on her voyage for Ha-
vana. At least this the statement made
by Sehor Badasano the Spanish Consul-Gen
eral, when he seen at his home late last
evening. The stay of the Spaniard at this port
was Unexpectedly heightened by reason of the
discovery of several slight damages to her ma
chinery. The original intention was for her to
remain here one week but the various incidents
arising in the last few days caused this order
to be countermanded and she was ordered to
sail on Wednesday. She to take on board
coal enough to last her for her trip to Havana
and this programme was about 10 be carried out
when Captain Eulate in having all made ship
shape for her sailing. discovered that some
parts OF her machinery were defective.
While the defects discovered would not have
prevented her sailing. as they could all have
teen repaired on board the vessel by his own
men, while she at sea, the captain felt that
the utmost should be taken and everything
put into the best of order before he attempted
to round Cape Hatteras which he believes to
be most dangerous locality. Accordingly. he
arranged to have the parts repaired here. At
the same time he decided TO have the coal bunk
ers filled TO their utmost capacity, well as
to take a large quantity OF provisions on board
The repairs will be completed by noon to-day
and II all the coal arranged for Is on board at
that time. the cruiser will sail some time in the
afternoon.
In speaking OF the repairs last night. Consul
General Badasano said TO a Tribune reporter:
1T is not true that the steering gear Of the
Vizcaya was seriously damaged. Even if it had
been damaged. the ship has both the ordinary
and steam steering apparatus. and could have
proceeded 10 sea. and there had the parts of the
steam gear replaced by her own men. The whole
delay was caused by the careful attention Of
Captain Euate. who desired TO have everything
in the most perfect working order before he left
this port. and therefore he took extraordinary
precautions. think that the vizcaya will sail
some time between and o'clock this after
nOon."
ENTERTAINING THE OFFICERS.
Consul-General Baldasano was entertaining
number of the officers of the vessel at farewell
dinner at his home when seen by the reporter
last night. These officers all expressed their ad-
mration for New-Y York City and its magnificent
buildings. They had come on shore early in the
morning and had spent the day in sightseeing.
While they praised everything, they showed both
glad TO leave this port, owing to the many re-
strictions that had been placed upon them. In
Cluding the police guard for their vessel as well
as for themselves. whenever they came ashore
In regard TO this police and naval guard, 1t
has been said that many persons have been
able to evade il and get board the N!Zcaya
without the pass issued by the COnsul-General
and Captain Eulate. number asserted yester-
day that they had been aboard the vessel on
Wednesday and had talked with Captain Eu-
late going even so far to quote him In re-
gard TO these statements. Consul General Balda-
sano said last night: 1t is absolutely untrue
that any person was able to get board the
i1c tn1itf and u
did, are simply making that statement for the
sake of notoriety 1t is also untrue that Cap
tain Eulate gave any public interviews on
Wednesday. and | have every reason 10 believe
that the only newspaper representative on board
the vessel on that day was the reporter of The
Tribune"
Senor Baldasano accompanied by Senior Don
Mariana Fabregas SOtelo. Vice-Consu-General;
Sehor Espa paymaster Of the Spanish Naval
Commission In New ork, and reporter visited
the Vizcaya yesterday afternoon. The warship's
steam cutter awaited the party near the pier al
Tompkinsvlle. Staten Island, in charge of a
midshipman. guard of honor was drawn up
on the deck Of the Spaniard and the Consul
General and party were warmly received by
Captain Euate and his staff. Wien the party
left the ship, a guard of honor again drawn
UP near the sarboard gangway. the cutter car
rying the visitors back to Tompkinsville.
Several other visitors were on board yesterday.
but the marine patrol continued active as
ever circling around the big cruiser. and keep
ing back all those who had not the requisite
passes TO visit the ship.
THE CAPTAIN PLEASED.
Captain Eulate expressed himself az greatly
pleased with his visit. In company with the
Consul General. to Admiral Bunce and Major
General Wesley Merritt and Colonel Worth. on
Governors Island The frank and warm recep-
ton accorded him. he said, most pleasing
He expressed. also, his regrets that the visit
which ne and his officers had made TO New
York had been overshadowed by the awful dis
aster 10 the Maine.