THE TITANIC DISASTER
THE DUFF-GORDON CASE. ABANDONING THE DROWNING. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 19, 5.5 p.m. London, May 18. Hendrickaen, recalled, asked why he stated that the Duff-Gordons prevented a boat returning, explained that he thought the question referred to the crew, j . ...
Symons, in charge of the boat, testified that he did not think it safe to return to the rescue lest the boat should be swamped. He did not hear anyone suggest returning. He now realised that they might have saved a good many lives. The story of the American millionaire bribing the men was untrue. He admitted that someone representing the Duff-Gordons had obtained a signed statement from him.
Lord Duff-Gordon's counsel stated that a solicitor, mistakenly supposing that he would be retained for the Duff-Gordons, interviewed Symons. Taylor, a fireman, testified that he heard someone suggest to return, and Lady Duff-Gordon talked of the risk of swamping. Two male passengers agreed that it was dangerous. Then Symons ordered them to row away. They could have saved twenty-five or thirty lives.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 277, 20 May 1912, Page 5
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174THE TITANIC DISASTER Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 277, 20 May 1912, Page 5
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