CAMDEN TRAGEDY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 9914, 1 August 1910, Page 2

CAMDEN TRAGEDY.

ARREST OF THE FUGITIVES

DETECTIVES AS PILOTS,

CAPTAIN SUSPICIOUS OF LE NEVE'S SEX. SAFETY-PINNED TROUSERS. A MISPLACED AFFECTION. United Press Association—By Electric Tclegru.pix—. > (Received August 1, 8.35 a.m.) LONDON, July 31. . Crippen and the girl Le Nero were arrested by Detectivo Drerr, who was disguised as a pilot. He and two Canadian detectives took a rowing hoat and made for the Montrose. Crippen, who was pacing the deck with the ship's surgeon, exclaimed, " Three pilots coming aboard! Isn't that unusualP" Detectivo Drew walked past Crippen and identified him. Ho immediately said, " Crippen, I want you." Crippen did not resist,* and was taken below and locked into a cabin with Detective Drew.

The captain of the Montrose sent the following Marconigram:—" I saw Miss Le Neve without coat or waistcoat, and noticed that her trousers were ill-fitting and were held' in at the waist with safety pins. Her manner was refined and modest. Both were affectionate, and Le Neve was especially tender. She seems under Crippen's hypnotic influence and apparently has not experienced the same degree of terror as the man."

When Miss Le Neve's belongings were examined at meal-time, scarcely any doubt was left as to her sex, and when the suspicion became a certainty both were watched day and night. They lay awake speaking in subdued voices. Judge Chanoreau is of opinion that Detectivo Drew's information will enable the immigration authorities to declare Crippen and tho girl undesirables, thus obviating any legal complications, and enabling Detective Drew to take his prisoners to, England by tho next steamer. ■-' . f THE PRYING PRESS. A DETECTIVE'S DIFFICULTIES. ARMY OF REPORTERS WAITING FOR CRIPPEN. INVALUABLE WIRELESS AID. (Received August 1, 8.30 a.m.) LONDON, July 31. Detective Drew, fearing that Press correspondents' attempts to board the Montrose would arouse Crippen's suspicions, appealed to the Canadian Government to prevent the correspondents from carrying out their intention of following him to the Montrose on board their own steam launches. The difficulty "was compromised by fifty correspondents being allowed to accompany Detective Drew on a large tug. They were pledged to remain below decks while Detective Drew, disguised, followed the pilot. The Montrose was wirelessly connectod with Father Point throughout Saturday. The captain of the Montrose was advised of Detective Drew's plans. Tho captain of tho Montrose Marconigr'aphed that Crippen's worry was increasing and Le Novo was confined to her cabin. Both were complaining ot insomnia.

DETECTIVE DREW'S DISGUISE,

THE. ARREST ON THE STEAMER

LE NEVE'S DISTRESS. (Received August 1, 10.35 a.m.) LONDON, July 31

Detective Drow had painted his face to a seamed and weather-worn appearance} Four Canadian detectives, who accompanied him., were disguised as Customs officials.

Crippen was walking about nervously all the morning, looking shore wards. After his arrest lie showed no agitation, and walked to the captain's cabin handcuffed. There' ho was formally charged, and taken to his own cabin, where the girl Le Neve was frightened, and, penetrating the detective's disguise, screamed, " That's Inspector Drew! What does he want?" Sho sobbed' for some minutes, declared her innocence, and then fainted.

The prisoners were closeted with Detectivo Drew and Chief-Detective M'Carthv. Crippen said, "I feel relieved. The strain of the past fortnight has weighed heavily on me."

The girl Le Novo was locked up separately, weeping, while women's clothes were substituted for her male attire.

Jioth prisoners are being taken on to Quebec.