The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

saw and what there Is TO be known about
the Maine accident will bo brought out
by him"
SlGSBEE'S LATEST DISPATCH.
Washington, Feb. 1S-The first notice
to reach the department this morning
from tho scene of the great naval disaster
at Havana was belated telegram of last
Nights date from captain sigsbee, read
ing as follows: Nineteen OF Names
dead were buried this afternoon with
great naval and military ceremony, and
with sli the resources OF Havana brought
into requisition. The Spanish govern
ment, under express directions of General
Blanco, the bishop of Havana, General
Parade and Admiral Manteroll. and
the mayor of Havana, took complete
charge of all arrangements.
1he bodies were first laid in state In
In, building Of the city of Havana where
they were covered with floral and other
emblems suitable TO the occasion, which
were presented by officials and other per-
sons Of Havana of all shades of political
opinion. They were escorted to the GEM
etery py representatives OF all the military
and civil organizations and foreign consu
lar offices and through n vast concourse OF
psopls spread over the route. Gen. Lee,
myself. officers and msn now here, to-
gether with Lieut.. Com. Cowles and
mem bers of the Fern's crew were given
SpeCldl carriages bOu COilNtyhHtrs. oFOu0u
for the burial of ali tho Names dead has
been presented by Gen. Bianco snd tho
Bishop of Havana in the beautiful ceme-
tery OF Havana.
The utmost sympathy and respect has
been shown. l ain informed by the au-
thorities that this Is the second instance
Of such demon stration having been
shown to foreign officers in the history of
Havana. It is insopcsivable that n greater
demonstration could have been made, TO
me, personally. A great number of pso-
pie have expressed sympathy for the Main
and for tho United States government and
the people Ire remainder of the dead
must bs buried with brief ceremony
which will be conducted by ourselves,
but the care and preparation of tho rs.
mains will be with the Spanish authori-
ties.
About forty in addition to those buried
have come ashore TODAY. Very few ARE
now recoanizabls. Even in the case of
some OF thoss men who are not wounded
recognition is difficult / have not for n
moment lost Rht OF tho grief OF families
and friends Of the Nom bers of the
Msinc's crew, but L beg the department
to explain TO them that IL is impracti-
cable, In fact impossible, TO senu bodiss
home Facilities are lacking, and en-
balming IL necessary even under the
ment is only imperfeotly done here.
Will wire all cas- OF Identification.
maintain organization among my small
fofcs here, but IL cen be well understood
that the execution Of th3 work with
which we are charged Is one Of much
detail and difficult Of execution. 1t Is
believed that all OF the departments tels-
grams have reached me. i am deeply
grateful for the helpful sentiments and
directions telegraphed 10y tue president
and tine department. ! have this earnest
help of oil the officers Of the Maine now
here which was to bs expected under the
circumstances
A previous telegram sent TO-DAY gives
the nnmts Cf those buried 10y the Spanish
authorities. 1he flags Of oil vessels,
naval and merchant, Ia sHavans, huvs
been at half mast yesterday and todav.
shall ssnd Mangrovo lack To Key West
tomorrow with oicht wounded. Will
wire names later. Dr. OlendebinR of tte
army will remain ith the wounded.
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