Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-20

the keeper of Race Rock light were able to see just what occurred. President Henry Hillken of the East ern Forwarding Co. was interviewed at his office on the state steamship terminal Saturday. He smiled as he intimated that in his opinion the sit uation had already been fully covered in the newspapers.
 There is really nothing new that l can add" said MT. Hillken, except that some of the published reports have been greatly exaggerated in rela- tion to the damage which the Deutsc- land sustained as result of the col lision. The submersible's bow was slightly twisted ad a den was made on the starboard side These are the only injuries which she suffered
 ''The hole near the bow was on the starboard side is one that since been made by workmen of the T. A. Scott Co. for their convenience in making the necessary repairs. I do not know how many days will be required to complete these repairs. I do not know how many days will be required to complete these repairs but as I have said the damage is not in any sense serious. When all is in readiness the Deutschland will start out once more but l have no means of knowing u. exact date.''
 Questioned as to the cost of the re- pairs, the possibility of libe1s and oth- CT matters of that nature, MT. lIilken replied that he did not care to make any statement along that line. His tone intimated that these phas ses of the situation would be properly taken care of in due season.
 The submersible now lies in a po- sition, the reverse of which she pre- viously occupied. Her bow is headed out and has been slightly raised to facilitate renair work nd several ironworkers are employed in putting the freighter into first class condition. .-i ear
 United States Steamboat Inspectors Wlthey and Rankin began their off, c1al investigation Friday afternoon and examined Captain Koenig, First Officer Kraphole and Chief Engineer kleese of the Deutschland.
 The hearing was strictly private and nothing has leaked out as 10 the ua- ture or the LestInmony offered. Fri day's sessIon concluded the 1nyestiga- ton so lar as the crew of the DeuIscn- and are concerned.
 The inspectors will meet again Wednesday and will examine Capt Frederick HinSch, Assistant Superlu- tendent A. F. MIX of the T. A. Scott Co. and the crew or the tug Cassie Capt. Hinsch was able to be out Sat uruay and was driven to the offices Of the Eastern Forwarding Co. lie ap- peared weak and declined to be in tervieWed.
 That he escaped death by drowning in the Race when the T. A. Scott, Jr, went down at 2:S0 Friday morning is considered more of a miracle than ever since the fact leaked out that the Neckars commander is unable to swim. The theory regarding his re- maining on the surface of the choppy sea for more than ten minutes until heID hxy a,-i, follows: He was dressed in a heavy oVercoat and as he went overheard the air got underneath it and created a sort Of life preserver. Sufficient time did not elapse for the garment to become water-soaked and to act as a dead weight.
 Friday evening fears were enter tined that Captain Hisnch would be- come a victim Of pneumonia but he rallied quickly Saturday except for weakness. appeared as usual.
 Repairs to the German submarine Deutschland which was injured when she sank a tug conveying her last Friday, will be completed within a few days, it was said Sunday night. The craft is expected to start her second homeward voyage the latter part of the week.
 Another suit for damages, making five in all. will be served today. The latest action, which is for $25, 900, will be brought by the family of Ed ward Jackson, fireman of the tug T. A. Scott, Jr, who was one of five men drowned when the submarine ran the vessel down. The total damages ask ed are S1S7,000.
 The federal inspectors will not re- sume their inquiry into the disaster until Captain Frederick Hinsch, the only man saved from the tug, regains his health. He is said to be recover ing rapidly from the shock.