Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-02
THE JEANNErrE SCANDAL.
Lfeut Danenh0wcr Testiftes as tO the
Unpleasentness Between DE Long
and Collins.

Lieut. Danenhowcr Tesiiftes rs 10 the
Unpleasentness Between DE Long
and Collins.
The Jeanette board met at the Navy department
to-day, and Lieut. John w. Danenhower, having
recovered from hts recent Illness was recalled and
was examined by the judge advocate In behalf OF
the late Jerome ]. Collins
Q.-Do you know OF any trouble between the
commander OF the Jeanette and the late Mr..
Collins?
Ayes; there was trouble commencing in Sep
tamber, T9, when the captain gave an order that
no one should leave the ship without his permis-
sion. Mr.. Collins thought it was directly against
him, and protested by remaining on board ship
WITHOUT permission. Another trouble occurred
November LIST. '7s. with reference to medical ex-
animation. Mr.. Collins objected, and the orler
was modified. During the winter OF '79- 80 numer-
GUS dlssensions occurred between the captain and
Collins on the subject OF duty. On one occasion
the captain told Collins II he was not satisfied he
could report him to the Secretary, and he. the cap
tain, certainly would report hum lCollinsl on re-
Der 2, 1850, when the captain suspended him
AFTER BEAR.
Q.-On one occasion when Collins and others
went after bear, what did the captain say when
you reported them absent?
Alt was the Sunday when Lieut. Chipp and
party returned from Herald island bear was
sighted about O'Clock, and Ninderman started fn
pursuit. followed by Newcomb, Collins and N.Y.
SELF The bear dtstanced the party, and We saw
there was no chance. Ninderman was 500 yards
came up with me. and we concluded there was no
chance OF getting the bear, but that Ninderman
ssoet Ss pc went oac and az
ported three absent. think the captain made no
remark, unless 1t was "Very WE'LL" and that day
the order was issued that no one should leave the
snip without permission.
THE MONTHLY EXAMINATION OF sEAMEN
Q.-What led to the order that all the seamen
should be examined naked once month?
A-The captain and doctor had a consultation,
and suppose the order was the result Mr.. Col
Inns and three others objected. The order related
to everybody at first
Q:-Do you know that Collins was subjected to
Al do not ksaoac, but am confident he was
Q.-Were any OF the other officers?
A-No; they were examined to the waist after
the order was modified. The seamen, under
stood, were naked.
COLLINS PLACED UNDER ARREST
Q-Were you present when DeLong placed Col
Inns under arrest?
Al was present On I'd December, 1880 be-
tween IL am. and p.m.., went up
from below, and about 1910 Mr.. c. came
He lit candle in the workroom and chatted with
me or whiStlei at times. The seaman on watch
came In and went out without saying anything.
Few moments later the captain came In and
spoke to Mr.. c. to the effect that it was strange
he lColns) would not obey his orders to exercise
H.
noon observations, and the captain replied that 1t
was strange 1t would take twenty minutes to
make max - an entry, &C. Mr. collins replied quickly
that he didn't like being chased up In that way.
The captain said the natter had gone far enough.
and told Collins to take off his coat mmeii:
lowed was loud, and heard most OF it. A long
discussion followed, and 1t fKaiy came to point
at Which the took place and
last this hsssSEs M Collins Sn sSSs
- a hon ,f,fn
If had heard the trouble. l SAID yes, and COM
menced to relate what heard, Tut thinking
might m h give give wrong impression said preferred
70 put what knew in writing, and that aftrnoon
dictated what had heard to Mr.. Chipp. AT
noon the next day the captain came In to record
ana expressed regret that such an occurrence
resse nave eaken place aboard snip also
would not be called up in the matter.
COLLINS NOTEBOOK.
Q-Do you know where Collins notes and
sketches were last7
Al don't know; I think his big book went
down with the ship. 1t was about the size of the
captains journal. bound in sheepskIn He may
book. e
Q.-Do you know whether he was prevented
Al am confident he was not prevented.
aithough know nothing on that special subject.
the order to abandon was given and his move
ments were perfectly free.
WAS MF COlllnS CfcaUoQ as prisoner, e..
was he compelled to march behind the party un.
armed7
Ale was at first, but at his request he was
allowed to carry Henry rifle. 1 did not under
stand his status fully, but knew he was suspended
from work He was free as to his movements.
Q-Did he tell you about his treatment?
Before the question was answered the fudge
advocate objected to IT, as being hearsay, and the
room was cleared for consultation
At noon the board adjourned until Tomorrow
morning. Some documentary evidence will be
submitted. br It is not probable that any more
witnesses Will be examined until Bartlett's return
from Siberia. The board is very anxious, how
ever, to make report to Congress before the close
OF the present session, and they will do all they
can to hurry matters, and yet make the investiga-
ton thorough.