The Washington times., 1912-04-29

company In New York and who was
responsible therefor?
Exactly what was the conduct of ].
Bruce 1smay, president of the 1nterna-
tionai Mercantile Marine Company, the
ter ter II. Va ''' u'' '"-''' 'e''' . " '
what were the mysterious vessels
whose lights we're seen near the Titanic
the night of the collision7
In addition, the subcommittee hopes
to learn the position of the German
ship. Frankfort. to get all such facts as
may be obtainable from the cable ship,
Mackay- Bennett. and to get important
evidence on vnrlous points from pnssen-
gers. ... ...-.. -.
The log and all records of the scout
ship Chester will doubtless be laid be-
fore the subcommittee this week. and
perhaps today. These records will show
what efforts were made to obtain In
formation from the Carpathia, and how
futile they were.
Important Testimony.
The information about the where
abouts OF Captain Smith and Ismay is
expected to be furnished by Samuel II.
Goldenberg and F., X. Seward. of New
York, a committee of survivors, who
laid the facts In their possession before
Senator Smith Saturday. They are ex-
pected to tell the facts about the Wild
ener dinner. II is asserted Captain Smith
ship was hurrying on at full speed
without adequate lookouts. toasts were
being drunk to the great Titanic.
General Manager Bottomly and Chief
Engineer Fred NJ Sammls, of the New
, York Marconi office; Harold Bride, sur
viving operator of the Titanic. and a
wireless operator from the Station al
Taunton, Mass, are expected to be on
the stand today.
Mr.. Ismay has asked permission OF
Senator isId smith formally to &c, to Eng
N Senate circles there is much i'm
patience at the long-drawn-out nature
OF the inquiry. The feeling Is pro.
be hurried TO a conclusion. Senator
smith is being flooded with letters urg.
ing MIN to ask various questions.
lnsmring earlier closing of the Sen
passage of remedial Legislation before
the present session Of Congress ad-
tcurns, Senator Smith has arnouncs ed
mat only very few Titanic passeng-
eiF VIII be called as witnesses.
Will Call Few Passengers.
About a half dozen passengers only
will testify, II :he new plan IL followed
Most of those have already been
summoned. Whoesala examination OF
the passengers, originally planned, is
abandoned.
otNeldi CONSIDERATIONS leu senator
| smith to adopt the new plan and avoid
calling passengers extensively. He con.
| siders the meat Of tine investigation
is available from the Titantcs officers
and crew. White Star line officials
! wireless operators. and captains o1
other vessels which were near tn,
! sakmg liner. 1t is believed the pas
srnSers can add little toward disclostnl
| IL" principal facts of the orcan tragedy
! Senator Smith feels, after their harrow
| ing experiences. tina: the added inCon
| NenienCn of Il trip 10 washington would
| be inconsdcrate.
Senator Srith also desires to clos,
| the hearings at the earliest Dossibl,
| moment and rush q report to Congress,
| fer immediate legisld tion. Congress!
| will probably adjourn within Ave weeks
necessitatinE quick action IL laws h,
| deems Of urgent importance, are passed
| This means that the hearings must bi
| closed within two weeks.
Senator Smith stated TODAY that h,
! anticipated no hitch in Congress. IA,
| thinks necessary bills car he passed
| At this 81 ssion without protiacted con
| sidcration of debate. because Of tn,
Elarmg facts adduced before the com
I niitttc.
conflicting Stories of their part in tn,
| Titani" tragedy told by some of th'
| passengers Is another consideration !
| tit" decision Of the commit to sum
| mon few passengers. Some of the pas
| scng"rs have been interviewed a dOZeI
| times in newspapers and told q VitallN
| different story "a h time. as far as tht
committee purposes are concerned.