New-York tribune., 1916-07-28
Timmins Now Expected to
Travel Some Distance
with Deutschland.
TWO MAY HIDE IN
ONE OF BAY INLETS
Dash from Baltimore Believed
Nearer, Despite Statement of
German Consul.
from q Stsn Correspondent Of The Tribunal


tapsco River. Baltimore. July 81
Two complete submersions Of the
Deutschland and the loading of still
more coal in the bunkers of her guard
ian and protector, the tug Thomas f.
Timmns. to-day gave further promise
OF n dash to sea on the part of the
giant submarine, despite the German
consul's statement last night that she
would not sail for a week.
Practically all day the pop-pop OF
the engines of the mighty undersea
craft were 70 be heard from behind
her impossible barriers. and a haze
Of vapor arose from her stern. More
over, the Timmins was under full
head of steam throughout the day.
Probably the most significant feature
Of the developments is the fact that
much additional coal tied up in bags
was piled on the forward parts OF the
escorting tug. As the Timmins is ca
pable of carrying seven days supply
Of coal below it is presumed that this
extra supply of fuel has been hurriedly
obtained because Of the prospects OF
longer trip with the Deutschland.
Trip to Limit 1870 Miles.
The trip down from Patapsco,
through the Chesapeake Bay and out
to the limit of neutral waters in the
Atlantic is just 100 miles from the
dock at which the Deutschland is tied
up Roughly speaking, it should con
sumo from fourteen to sixteen hours.
The carrying of supply of fuel that
would keep the Timmins moving for
at least ten days can indicate nothing
but plan 70 make portion oil the
trip down the bay and then go into
concealment in one of the hundreds
of little inlets with which the pct
uresque Chesapeake Bay abounds.
There is no possibility that the SUB
marine could leave here secretly. There
is every possibility, however, that II
could be concealed some place in the
bay. probably few hours sailing from
the Atlantic. From this point 1t could
emerge secretly into the ocean and slip
out beyond the watching British cruis-
ers with little or no difficulty.
More Boats in Harbor.
Il was reported several days ago that
there had been a plan TO drop down
to Sclomon's Island and conceal the
subma, inc there for day or two
nossibiH a week--before making tho
final cash to the Atlantic. The appear
ance of the coal laden Timmins to-day
gave fresh evidence to support this be-
lief, although it is presumed that any
intention of concealing the boat about
Solomon's Island will now be abandoned,
since it has been so openly discussed
Evadng the numerous enemy boats
now living in the harbor awaiting an
opportunity to leap upon their prey at
the first movement into open waters
will be a far more difficult matter now
than would have been the case week
$50. In addition to the ma'v small
launches and larger craft that are ad-
mittedly guarding against sudden
surprise movement on the part of the
submarine, two big British tramp ships
ere lying il the harbor within stone
throy of the Deutschland. all ready to
move down the river in her wake.
"There is just a possibility that the
German officers OF the underwater
freiChter will meet these unfair tactics
with a few tricks Of their own" friend
of CAPTAIN Paul Koenig said this after
noon. Suppose, for instance, that the
Timmins Is reinforced by several other
boats of equal size and strength. Sup
rose. also, that they And that several
British ships are planning TO rush down
the bay after the Deutschland.
Will Block Unfair Tactics.
Would it be illegal for them to SLOW
down and block the progress OF the
british ships until the Deutschland had
gone far enough ahead to conceal her
self at some prearranged hiding place
'T'm not saying that will be done, but
will say there is nothing to prevent
her officers from protecting themselves
in that way against the unfair tactics
that are being used against her. That
little boat didn't come clear across the
Atlantic. Drawing the unknown dangers
Of the English Channel, to be run down
by any British tramp, let me tell you
that"
One thing is certain-there is no
possibility that any enemy OF the
Deutschland will be permitted 70 harm
her while she lies at her moorings. AS
the moment lOI HcI Noo'
nearer tonight she was guarded as
carefully as the gold in the strong
boxes Of the Bank of England. Extra
barces and several additional details OF
police were set to watch over her, and
even rowboats were not permitted TO
approach closer than the guardians OF
the craft were willing to allow.
Visit Refused Committee.
Even a committee of the Congress
sional Rivers and Harbors Committee,
which arrived here to-day, were not
permitted TO get close enough to see
the color Of the submarines hull.
al don't care" declared Representa-
tive Frear, of Wisconsin. Il got 10
see Captain Koenig. and he is far more
wonderful that any mere machine that
could be built. And want TO say that
man never was born to be drowned In
any trap like that. He will get ms
boat back to Bremen as sure as | i've.
And that is the opinion Of practically
all of those who have met him, IN spite
of the desperate odds against which ne
and his crew are stalking their lives.