THE OROYA.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1202, 15 March 1895, Page 34

THE OROYA.

; London, March 6. The weather continues bad, anld the Oroya is now lying broadside on, with a list to seaward, in a critical position. The tug could not succeed in moving her, and the cargo will be discharged as soon as jiossible. ’ London, March 7 E The position of the Oroya is now more dangerous, and it is doubtful whether she can be got off. . Five hundred and fifty bags of mails have been landed, but the heavy sea and a snowstorm prevent the discharge of cargo. The mails are being shipped to Australia by the Massilia, and the passengers’ baggage by the Ormuz. Lloyd’s agent reports that there is no hope of getting the vessel off. London, March 8. The latest news from Naples states that the Oroya remains in much the same position. London, March 8. Better news has reached London respecting the stranded steamer Oroya. The gale is abating, and in. consequence of the Renewed hope of floating the vessel the reinsurance has fallen from 60 to 40 guineas per cent. Rome, March 7. It has been arranged that the R.M.S.

Massilia will take on the Oroya’spassengers and mails to the colonies. Rome, March 9. The Oroya has discharged her cargo, and the owners now entertain great hopes of saving the vessel. London, March 12. It has been found necessary to scuttle and flood the Oroya's forehold, which was partly occupied by lading, and transfer the remainder of the cargo to the mainhold. Sydney, March 12. The Orient Company has arranged for the Orient to take the Oroya's place in the running.