THE MISSING WARATAH.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2647, 1 November 1909, Page 5

THE MISSING WARATAH.

CABLE-'.NEWS,

WHAT THE HARLOW SAW. United "Press Association-H- Copyright. , A SYDNEY; Oct. 29. A letter from an Australian resident at Manila states that when the steamer Harlow arrived Captain ■ Bruce reported with reference to the supposed Waratah. He saw a large steamer carrying two masthead lights,; and a red sidelight, with a tremendous amount of smoke issuing from her. He called the chief engineer’s attention to the vessel, and they came to the. conclusion that the steamer was afire, and was returning to Durban for:assistance. While watching the boat a huge flash occurred, throwing flames 300 lect into the air. A few seconds later a much larger explosion occurred, and when it cleared all the lights of the steamer had disa-p----'peared. As -there were hush fites along the coast, the chief officer was of the opinion that the flames .were from these fires, but they could not understand the disappearance of the steamer lights. She had not signalled for help before the- explosion. From the terrific nature of the explosion, they were of the opinion that all aboard must have been killed instantly. FURTHER UNSUCCESSFUL .. SEARCH. (Received October 31, ,5.5 p.m.) A CAPETOWN, October 30. The Cape Government tug Fuller searched Agulhas Bank for the Waratah, nnd field cornets examined the whole coast from Capetown to 'Port Natal for wreckage. All vessels leaving Capetown eastwards, and vice versa, varied their courses somewhat for search purposes, but without result.