The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-04-20

I believe men Of the crew were allotted
to certain boats on the station list
q. Can you describe the RATS? 4.
| There were none On board the ship
Congressman Hughes emphasized this
reply by saying to the chairman There
were none on board"
Senator Smith: Did you sec any raft,
In service? a. None
q. Is It customary TO carry rarts. A
Not in recent years.
Y. why? A. I believe they are no,
considered suitable to modern shlpA
ship Duilt Not co Stink.
q. DO you know what the water cagsc.
iity was on the ship A. do 'r.t
think l misunderstand your question
1t was explained that Senator Smith
wished 10 know how much water Tn. shin
could hold without sinking.
MFR. 1smay: The ship was especially
constructed so as to float with any two
compartments. any two Of the bigge.,
| compartments. full Of water. and think
I am right In saying there are very few
| ships-perhaps I'd better not say it
Mr.. 1smay was urged by Mr.. Frankhn
and Mr.. Parvin to SAY It,"
Mr. 1smaS: WE'LL I believe Id better
| continue In order to avoid misapprehen.
| sion. was going to say l believe
there are very few ships to-day OF which
the same can be said. When We butt,
the ship We had this in mind. II In.
| ship had hit the ice head on In all humsa
probability that ship would have been
/ ahoat to-day.
Senator Newlands had 30 far not asked
any questions. At this point he asked
sHow did the ship strike the icebere''
Mr.. Ismay: The information received
IL that she struck a slancins blow be.
/ tween the end of the forecastie and the
| captains bridge.
Senator Newiands: was II your IDEA
that no watertisht compartments we're
left entire?
Mr. Ismay: That I can't answer.
| senator Newiands: The ship had six.
teen compartments7
| Mr. Ismay: I don't know; approx.
mately that. That information. however,
Is at your disposal.
| Senator Newlands: II any two com.
partments had been filled she would st!ll
have hoated?
| Mr.. Ismay: Any two Of the largest
Many Matters He Does Not Know.
Senator Smith: What time did you
dine Sunday evening?
| Mr.. Ismay: At $50. with the ships
doctor.
Senator Smith: And the captain?
Mr.. Ismay: No; he did not dins with
us.
| Q. Was there any ice about when you
went to bed? A. saw no ice until
daylight the next morning.
! .. DO you know II any people vera
killed by ice coming on deck? A. do
not. That would only be matter Of
hearsay.
| Q. Were all the women and children
isaved? A. am afraid not.
q. What proportion would you say.
A. do not know. Since the accident
l have made very few inquiries.
@. Did any OF the collapsible boats
know.
| Senator Newlands: What was the fun
equipment Of tho ship?
Mr.. Ismay: 1 couldn't answer. The
! Board OF Trade regulations were com.
piled with. the English Board OF Trade
regulations. which I understand, are ac-
cepted by this country.
DID Not Censor the wireless.
Q. Did you attempt to interfere with
wireless communication between the
Carpathia and other stations A. The
captain OF the Carpathia could tell you
that had not moved out Of my room
until last night.
| Q. What were you wearing when YOU
left the Titanic? A suit OF pajamas. a
pair Of slippers. a suit OF clothes and
an overcoat.
| Q. How many officers were on the
ship? A. think seven.
Q. How many OF the crew? A. I
don't know the full number. There were
always three officers on watch.
| Q. How many men were In the lifehoat
with you? l couldn't tell. suppose
nine or ten.
O. Was there anybody that you knew!