The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-05
HEN ELS IS HOME
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(Continued from Page 1.) Kaiser with the usual eHocht Der Kat ser.ss' which rang thfoughout the sa- Ions of the big vessel
 Then, as the danger of capture dawn ed upon all from the meagre reports sent to the passenger department by officers on watch, the gravity of the situation was a topic of discussion. While American dnanciers on board wished to continue their journey and were even arrogantly oNer1ng to buy the ship, such a. transaction was inn mediately made impossible by the posi- tive assertion of the captain that no such power was vested in his coIn- mand of the ship
 1 Although on the first return day a heavy fog surrounded the ship. little apprehension was felt by those on board who realized that the course had been changed from the beaten lines of European navigation. and while all lights on the super-decks were ordered extinguished and can l vas coverings covered all the lower ports so that not one gIea1n pene- trated the darkness of the night, little or no discomfort was felt by the first class passengers, as the Ventilation systems were perfect and there was all the needed light be1ow-decks N was announced by the officers thaE should passing vessel be sighted all lights on the ship would be extjn- guished Such action was unneces- sary, as during the three and one half days Of the return trip neither sail nor smokestack was seen upon 1he waters.
 The greatest anxiety was felt by all on board as to the developments of the war. which could not be satisfied by the officers in charge of the ship owing to the great number of Russian passengers in the steerage. It was felt that to announce any war news might have tendency to stir up the factionaI feeling between the races aboard the ship.
 A concensus of the passengers as discussed with Mir Henkels showed that the interests of the average pas senger were as much enhanced by the return to America as if they had con-. tfnued and become a possible prize to another nation. Upon the arrival at Portland, congratulations were ex- tended from every quarter of the ship to the captain <
 As the Kronpinzessin steamed into Bar Harbor early yesterday morning. news was eagerly sought of happen- though three doctors were reported as examining the ships bills of health, l the first class passengers were sub- I Jected to no inconvenienee though l told that they could not disenabark until afternoon when a special train y &being made up. No custom men de- manded decIaratfons as the ship had not comes from foreign port and those who rendered their power-boats and services alongside the ship took mo advantage of the prediea1nent of
 those on board.
 There seemed to be no distressing i occurrences owing to the change. of destination and all on board appeared to be happy at the American landing
 Some of the passengers announced their intention of completing the l journey on other lines while the ma I jority seemed willing to remain on 1 American shores.
 MT. Henkels was among the first 1 to leave the ship. shortly after 4
 o'clock yesterday. Wishing to avoid
 the possible tedious Journey in the special train he secured permission to
 disembark in n1otor-boat and was taken the distance of a. mile or a mile and 9 quarter with his. four trunks for $1.50. He then purchased his own 1 ticket to Bridgeport arriving in Bos- I ton about 6 o'clock this morning after l a. nights sleep in a. Pullman. He arr I rived at the Hotel StratfieId about
 noon time and at once partook of din- l fer.
 He will visit the offices Of the com l pany this afternoon, and following a
 consuItation with other heads of the l will remain in Bridgeport. which has
 or attempt to re-embark for Germany
 interests of the company.