The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-29
The Bright Pink Schooner.


has mysterious relation with him and
potency over him Early cities and
States kept secret the names OF their
gods. The real names OF the early men
and women Of the primitive school
were unspeakable. Such customs, ling
ering among contemporary folk, are
called by the foolish wise 'survivals
that Is, "the fittest'
For many reasons do We love the Con-
1ressiondl Record The number for
Jan. 10 eliminates with pink auroral
FIRE Names and the Man.
The Hon. JONATHAN PRENrIss Doll
LIVER Of Iowa is on his feet in the Senate
to offer a substitute for and to oppose
bill whose singularly able and compre-
hensive title ia worth transcribing
ITO extend TO citizens OF che United States who
were owners. chArerers masters. onioers and
crews OF certain vessels registered under the laws
OF the United states. and TO citizens OF the United
States whose claims were rejected because OF the
American oitirenship OF the claimants or OF ono or
moro OF the owners. by tho international commits
sion appointed pursuant TO tho convention OF
Britain. the relief heretofore granted 10 and re-
ceived by British subjects in respect OF damages
for unlawful seizures OF vessels cargoes both.
or for dsmnfying interference with the vessels or
tho voyages OF vessels engaged In sealing beyond
the three mile limit. and beyond the Jurisdiction
OF the United States. In accordance with the judy
ment OF tho fur seal FILTRATION Paris In It's award
OF Aug IS, 1898. and so that Justice shall no, be
| h.. hsen
freely melted out TO British subjects
We need not go into the dement's OF
the bill or ponder the seeming ingenuity
OF the proposition to pay citizens OF the
United States for breaking its laws.
Seven vessels mentioned in the text
were seized. Fifty were subjected to
-damnifying interference, that is they
lost money because, through fear Of the
law against sealing in Alaskan waters,
they didn't dare to 60 on forbidden
voyages
Among the ffty-seven one craft shines
like the sun among the minor stars:
-u7l Schooner J. Hamilton Lewis
Here law abdicatcs. Here we see even
the Hon. JONATHAN PRESTIss DoLIIvEB
sole-stting by the shores Of old romance.
You feel that the J. Hamilton Lewis
must have had passionate and multi
colored past.
She had. She used to be called the
Ada: tonnage only IS. When she was
seized her English owner valued her at
$1,000, sl03 ton. She was appraised
and sold for $1,000 The United States
paid the Englishman for her. And
/ onel -" says MONTE CRIsTo.
Then she became the j. Hamilton
LOWS. AS Mr.. DoL1IvER puts It, they
| painted out the original name and put on
| more imposing inscription on the ves-
sci in plain sight OF the world :; and now
| she begins to live up to her name:
Tho records Of our controversy with Russia
indicate tina, the ship went over there and wAs
I chased by Russian revenue cutten. was seized and
suffered various damnliying injuries and our
/ state Department. at great expense and With all
/ the poInp and ceremony OF international justice.
! collected $4,000 from tho Russian Government.
/ And now we have the vessel. no, even having had
the grace 10 change It's name. brought In here In
! order 10 enjoy this feast OF dsnnifying inter
that Is Hoou, 10 DO furnished forth by the
! Government OF tho United States. Now say that
/ II q vessel do not care what may be tho SKIN
OF It's owners in the seal businsss-ean successfully
rob two Governments. and then. with tho onicial
records before Us. come IN here and persuade US 10
allow (, TO participate in third division o. spoi,
lis owner, whatever his nationality, is entitled 10
plac. IN history that he probably will neverEst.-
And two - And three = says MONTE
CRIsro
So long as the j Hamilton Lewis
keeps her name, adventures and damages
will crowd upon her Thirty-three di-
visions of the spoil will be all too few.
Inevitably the skipper of a craft SO
named must be ennobled, inspired j-ham-
/ lewissed. Mr. DoLLIvER quotes from a
memorandum filed by counsel something
Of the praise and deeds OF as brave
man as ever trod deck or faced gale,
Capt. ALEXANDER MCLEAN:
In the year 1882 while In command Of the Amer
lean schooner James Hamilton Lewis, he was cruis-
inE along tho Pacific coast looking for seals. when
he found II necessary 10 seek shelter from s'orn
that was approaching and anchored bis vessel In
place called brakes Bay. During the day some
twelve Canadian sealing sohoonerS also entered
the harbor seeking shelter,
About midnight he was aroused and in.
formed that the captain OF the British schooner
Maggie Nc wished 10 see him board his vessel.
I he accepted the invitation and wen, on board the
Maggie Nc. and found about fifteen Canadians IN
the cabin having what is called good time. zach
} one appearing to be somewhat under the influence
OF liquor. He soon leaned thA, trouble was ahead.
IS the Canadians showed disposition 10 have a
row. and before long be was attacked by the crowd
After tussle and much confusion crew, from
/ other vessels including his own. came on board
| and rescued hin.
He was much battered after the conflict. but
succeeded In reaching his vessel. and next morn
Ing finding that his schooner the only on. In
the hsrbor nying the American nag. concluded to
/ leave such undesirable company. He set sail and
when about to leave the hsrbot noticed that Ia.
4 Canadians acted as though hs was running away
from them. each vessel having her British nag
dying He determined 10 Jet them see that he
was not afraid OF them or their nag 90 he ordered
the American Gag holsted and loaded a cannon with