The Algoma Disaster.

_Captain Moore and the Chief Officer Punished._ _Their sentences shortened by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries._ Capt. Harbottle and Lieut. Gordon, the commissioners appointed by the Dominion government to investigate into the cause of the wreck of the C.P.R. steamer Algoma at Isle Royale, a few months ago, when so many lives were lost, reported their finding at the office of the hull inspector last evening. The report is a voluminous one, and after describing the vessel, reviews the evidence given by the survivors at great length. The commissioners were of the opinion that Capt. Moore ordered a cast of the [lead] at about 4 o'clock in the morning the disaster occurred, he would have discovered the danger ahead. There was no look out detailed for duty at the time or for some time before and it was necessary at all times for a man to be so detailed. The commissioners decided to cancel the certificate of Capt. Moore and Chief Officer Hastings for twelve and six months respectively, but a telegram received from the minister of marine and fisheries states that the minister approved of the Algoma decision, but had shortened the suspension of the captain's certificate three months, owing to previous good record, and to the fact that he had pursued the usual custom in navigating the lake.