New-York tribune., 1909-01-27
INQUIRY INTO CRASH
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dered in that emergency by the wireless teleg-
raphy the board of managers of the New YORK
Produce Exchange hereby declarS aS,ss
ton as will compel the equipment or ali ocean
going passenger steamers with systems oI "t'S
less telegraphy, IT,
The recent disaster to the steamship Republic,
In collision with the steamship Florida, IS an
accident that We all deplore; but the large S 3ss
of property Is In great measure onset oy the
deep feeling of thankfulness that II was at
tended by the loss of so few lives
AS the Nav York Produce Exchange is ueepy
interested in all matters pertaining 10 inari'ine
affairs, be il
Resolved That we express our admiration and
appreciation OF the splendid seamanship or the
captain officers and crew of the steamship Re-
public the steamship Florida, its officers and
crew, in standing by and rescuing the passen-
gers of the Republic. although almost In sink
ing condition herself; the Baltic and other
steamers that so promptly responded 20 the call
for help and the Marconi system of wireless
teIegraphy that gave the quick and complete
information OF needed succor and relief.
EUGENE LYNCH DIES.
Eugene Lynch, of Boston, died yesterday at
the Long Island College Hospital Up to mid
night the physicians had entertained hopes Of
his recovery, but his manifold injuries, TO which
was added the shock of seeing his wife killed.
proved too much for him, and he died early in
the morning.
The two injured women brought to New York
were reported last night resting comfortably
MTs I1tTDeEl Was tcCofCilh6 loHt HieAAe
in her apartments at the Hotel ST. Regis, and
her husband president of the Bank Of New
York. said that he did not think she would have
any lasting injuries from her experience. At
st. Vincent's Hospital Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy
was resting comfortably, her husband staying at
the hospital with her She has broken thigh
and wound In her side.
The reception accorded 70 Captain Seaby and
his officers on their way up to the offices Of the
White Star Line from the Battery in the morn
ing probably made up in some slight degree for
the technical revocation of his masters Certii-
cate. Captain Sealby will remain IN this city
for several days and then go 10 Liverpool, prob
ably on the Baltic, TO appear before the British
Eoard Of Trade. II the inquiry exonerates the
captain from blame for the collision his license
Will be returned to him at
When the captain reached the Offices demands
for speech were made. II am glad to see you
all again." he said. in a broken voice. II am
glad we are all here safe"
Then he jumped off the table upon which he
had been forced to stand and went upstairs with
his officers for a long consultation with Mr..
Lee and p. A. S. Franklin. vice-p presidents Of
the line and J. H. Thomas, general passenger
agent of the International Mercantile Marine.
Captain seaIby had a chart with him which
was examined carefully. and all the details Of
the disaster were gone over. The company will
make statement to-day.
The officials Of the company said yesterday
that those Of the Republics passengers who
wished to continue their trip 20 the Mediter
ranean would be cared for in hotels IN this city
until Friday, when they would be sent by train
10 Boston 20 seil the Romantic on Saturday.
Those who do not care to go 10 the Mediter
ranean, but want 10 go abroad, will be put on
board the Baltic which sails on Saturday for
Liverpool.