Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-17

two others which he should have talk en, through confusion in the num- bers.
 Secretary of Commerce ana Labor, George B. Cortelyou, who had long conference with Robert S. Rodie, in spector of steamboats for the second district of New York, after his arrival here, said that he would give his per sonai attention to the federal investi- gation of the Slocum disaster. Mir Cortelyou left today for Westfield, Mass, where he will deliver two ad. dresses. He will return to New York tonight and begin at once prepara- tions for the investigation.
 Before leaving for Westfeld the secretary said
 ''I wish to say that a most thorough investigation will be made into this most awful tragedy and no stone will be left unturned to lay bare the whole truth with regard to this awful calam- ity.''
 MT Cortelyou said that if it were found to be true that employees of the government have been criminally negligent in their inspection in New York harbor, the public can rest assur- ed that no one will be shielded, but that the blame will be placed where it properly belongs ''I want it thor oughly understood" continued MT Cor telyou, that the federal authorities will protect no one, but until 1t is demonstrated that some one has been lax in his duty, or worse, will stand back of every one h the service.
 Until we have an opportunity of making the investigation ask that the public suspend judgment. prom ise to do all that I can personally and officially"
 As secretary of the department of commerce and labor am the head of the federal inquiry into this affair and propose to give it my attention and so far as possible my undivided atten- ton until the matter is finally settled. As soon as practicable the board of in- vestigators will get together and take testimony. This inquiry will be separ- ate and distinct from any proceedings brought by city, state or county off, cials.
 Il want to correct an impression that seems to have gone abroad that this investigation will be left to sub- ordinates in the department This is absolutely untrue. I will hold the in- qutry myself and will have ample as- sistance from the most prominent and efficient men in the department. Ev- eryone who can throw the least light upon the matter will be brought before the board and the taking of testimony will continue so long as anyone can be found who can aid us in arriving at correct estimate of the facts. The sltt1ngs will continue until the whole truth is known"
 New York, June 17.-Every hour adds to the horror of the disaster of Wednesday. Divers had explored 4he wreck of the steamer yesterday and reported that no more bodies were to be found there, but shortly after day light to-day diver found a large number of bodies packed tightly inside one of the paddle wheel boxes. The number is not yet known.
 The coroner had arranged to visit the wreck to-day for the purpose of as- pertaining, if possible, what evidence of culpability on the part of the hnickerbocker Steamboat co or off, ctals of the boat. if any, could be se- cured to present to the coroner's in- quest. It was arranged to take the bodies out at that time
 At the various hospitals where tie injured had been taken it was said to day that their condition was very sat- lsfactory. There are now B victims Of the disaster in the hospitals.
 Additional identification of dead made to-day at the morgue were:
 George Lane
 Matilda Merseles, Carrie Mfchaels Daniel Marshall, Elizabeth Meyers, Kate Morris.
 Stella Ramenelkamp.
 Bessie Stolz, Margaret Salkman. Emanuel Stahl, George Scbmadliner Annie Schmedling. Henry Seinert 's'
 George Timm Hedwig Timm