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New York Times
April 22, 1912
The officers and men subpoenaed to appear before the committee are incommunicado and under surveillance at the Hotel Continental. The fact that they are under surveillance was not advertised by the committee, but was admitted tonight by one of the Senators prominently identified with the investigation, who also explained why it was impossible for newspaper men to see or interview the officers or crew.
“No one will have a chance to talk with any member of the Titanic party tonight,” said Senator Smith. “I think it would be highly improper for anyone to seek statements from these witnesses before they give their testimony on the stand before the committee.”