, 1912-04-20

one hundred and sixty of the crew, this leaves
about fifteen hundred not accounted for, one
hundred and seventy two first cabin. one
bundled and eighty nine second cabin, four
hundred and fifty three s~teerage, and seven
hundred crew.
One of the survivors has sent a wireless
message hoping that her husband is saved.
he is known to be host, and tins indicates
that the boat with the wife did not see the
Titanic sink.
Apparently there is a censorship on board
the CarpatAla. not a single authentic account
Of events following the collision has been re
ceiyod, but there are several sensational ma
ginary descriptions OF a panic on board, fight
ing for boats etc.
Copenhagen, April 19h-The hing md
Queen and their children arrived at Nice on
tle fifteenth.
The report Of the Folketing Harbour Com
mittee states thati it has been decided to re-
frame the concession OH lis original lines
details Will be settled hy 4 conference be-
tween the minority Of the Committee, the
persons seeking the concession and Herr
Neergaard. The majority, consisting Of Con-
servutiyes and Liberals, is agreeable to ac-
oept nil arrangement with ii private Cumpu-
ny without the State being directly interest
ed, and as n majority Of the Lmdstiug is
known to BE agreeable to tins proposal the
matter eau thus be considered as definitely
decided by the Rissln2. The Mimorl4y COS
sists Of Radicals AID Socialists the latter
propose that the State do the WORK.
Etatsraad Andersen, General Manager dt
the East Asiatic Company, conferred with
the Committee. HIS views are sud to have
made considerable impression upon the Com
mittee.
Lieutenant Colonel Moltke has been aB.
pointed Department Director in the Minis
try Of War.
The death is announced Of Herr Brand, a
former Director Of The United Steamship
Company.
Tie ST Jan arrived Yesterday.
London, April lsth-In the House Of
Commons Mr. Samuel, Postmaster General,
answering an enquiry, said he was already
Investigating whether the false report re
gardlng the Titanic proceeding to Halifax
vas due to any Of the operators holding IN,
license.
Mr.. Buxton, President Of the Board Of
Trade, answered that the Iitatlc's pa~sen-
gers numbered two thousand two hundred
and eight he was unable to limit speed com
petitions among steamship companies or
compel a prudent selection OF routes. Ihc Ii
tanic Carried Iitcboats for one third Of those
aboard. flu ~ complying with the regulations
adopted IN 1894 for vessels OF ten Thousand
tons and more; there had been no REVISION
since although the mndcqlacN was rccog-
II zed, and the present disaster creates u new
situation to be carefully considered in light
of the facts developed il the INQUIRY or
dered.
The White Star posts a pathetic l@bg
from Captain Smiths wife to he, fellow suf-\
ferers praying God to comfort us all.
All the security markets are depressed by
underwriters sales.
The Lord Mayors fund already exceeds
thirty thousand pounds.
New York April l8th-Neger was there
such a thirst for news and never stch Il
scarcity. The Cart,attIu sends what messages
she chooses, and does not answer even Presi-
lent Tafts questions sent through cruisers
ordered within wireless distance for the pur-
pose of relieving the worlds anxiety. She
is nearing Sandy H ok, but tic wealth
CT is So bad she will not dock before
Tomorrow. Mover have such stringent pre-
cautions been taken for the reception Of any
chips company; aud hospitals are being pre-
pared for anticipated demands, upon rumours