Deseret Evening News | 1890-04-07 | Page 4 | Captain Roberts' Answer

fnplnln IloberlO Answer KvYonicApril TheJdriatfo arrived today Captain Roberts says the printed tlory about his action toward the tVy of Jaru f not true He laid by the Parit six hours and on a boat ruining alongside along-side he Informed the ofllcer In charge that he would do all in his power to assist the disabled 11p i He signaled l to Urn Aldertgate and with her proceeded to c up to the 2arit and informed Captain Watklns that ho had cioakee to tie Aldertgale who wat willing to tow the 7orutoQueenstoua He alto offered t take off her passengers anJ leave them at Queeuttown not New York ns reported and even stated t Captain Watkins that t absolutely necessary to save his life ho would tow Ute Jarlt t Queens town Captain Wotkln learning that the Alderrgate would tow him signaled Thank go nhcad So he proceeded on his voyage