The Castaways.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7825, 18 May 1905, Page 3

The Castaways.

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE. (Par Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 17. Hie Premier received the fallowing wires from Captain Do Tallec, captain of the wrecked barque " The Right Hon. Premier, Wellington,— Tile captain of the French ship Anion, and those with him on the Auckland Islands, send their sincere thanks to the Government of New _ Zealand for having saved them, and tor the splendid hospitality received. (Signed.) L. A, Tallec, captain." '•'The Premier, Wellington,—Deeply, grateful for kind congratulations on the tcscuc of the crew of the French barque Anjou, due undoubtedly to the humane foresight and assistance of your Government. Have wired Marine Department yesterday warmest thanks for help rendered by I linein oa.—Boculoe, Consul for Franc*;,Auckland."

DUNEDLV, May 17. k The captain of the Anjou was in •f town to-day, and communicated tlio loss pf the ship to the owner. The crew remained on Ihe Hinewoa toHay, and visited Cape Saunders' lighthouse on her. In the evening a number of them were entertained at the Sailor's Best. They leave for Sydney by the Waikare to-morrow. The captain had no suggestion to - made with regard to the Government flepots on the islands.. (Received May 18, 1'.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 17. The Anjou's cargo was fully insured in English offices. The hull was also insured^