Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
p. A. 8. Franklin OF the White Star line

r. A. g. Franklin Of the white Star line
on the stand.
Signals were made to that nearby YES
sci to let her know that the Titanic was
sinking. Mr.. Boxhail saw no reply from
her, but Capt. Smith Of the Inflated
liner. and stewards, who. were strainins
hopeful sign, said there were responses.
But the ship that might have extended
succor passed them by. Its identity Is
when M. Franklin resumed the stand
at the afternoon session several members
Of the subcommittee cross-questioa him
about testimony he had given In the morn
ing about the speed OF the Titanic and her
were developed until he asked about the
rules Of the White Star line for the rum
ming Of ship in fog or in a field Of ice.
Safety First Consideration.
I'VE have very stringent rules" replied
Nj. Franklin 'sfhese rules govern the
captain of vessels whenever they resara
conditions as hazardoiis.'' He then read
rule fO1 Of the line, instructinS captains
to disregard speed and distance In guard
in5 against danger, and to remember al.
ways that the safety. OF the lives and
property ihtrusted to their care are para
mount.
"None OF the captains that have ever
had communicating with added MIR.
Franklin, lever got the idea from me
that our company wants records broken
Boxhall Tells Of IdfeboAt Drill.
When Mr.. Boxhall took the stand he
was asked the duties OF the various OH
GERS. and particularly II there were any
drills or inspection. with 4 view to sas-
ing the lives On the Titanic II she met
with an accident.
men were mustered out and the Mfeboats
lowered IN the presence OF the Inspectors
OF the board Of trade" He explained that
only two iifebeats were lowered. Dc the
only one side could be lowered. 30 Tar al
he knew. he said, the gear worked salts.
factorily.
Each of the lifeboats. the fourth ofseer
explained, was expected to hold sixty-five
were at the time the Titanic struck the
iceberg. Each boat. under the regulations
OF the British board Of trade, had IA Il
oars, water breakers. water dippers,
bread. bailers. mast and sail, lights and
q supply OF oil.
Did Not Know Icebergs Were Near.
The next lire Of testimony led ND direct
~ W Tue eAi1S VI TIC oSCAOCut. AtIeE BOX.
hall had testified to the sobriety Of his
brother officers, he said he was on watch
from O'Clock until midnight Of the fate
ful Sunday night.
Spent all your time At your yostr' he
was asked.
Yes" he replied.
Were you on the bridge all that
timer"
mo, but most OF It."
do you know whether the officers
were at their customary posts during
yes" replied the fourth ofacer. He
said Murdoch was on the bridge when
the accident happened, AZ was Mr..
Moody. the sixth omcef. Fleet and Leigh
were in the crows nest.
did you know Of the proximity OF
icebergs?'
mo, SIR" Under further questioning,
however. he said Capt. Smith had told
him Of the position OF certain iceber1s
He said the temperature Of the water
was taken and entered on the log.
The fourth ofiicsr did not see Mr.. IsrnAy
with Capt. Smith on the bridge until after
the accident. He said he did not think
the captain had been away from the vi
cinity OF the bridge at any time during his
watch, - he saw him frequently, either
on the bridge or in the charthouse or
wheelhouse: He last saw the. captain
boats.
Ship struck olancing Blow.
He was Just approaching the. bridge
when the ship struck the icebers. he said.
Ibid II strike the bow or shave it,.
ssIt aeamAA tn have struck the buff uf