The Portland daily press., 1884-04-08
WASHINGTON.
Tnvestig eating the Loss Of the Jeanette.

Investigating thc Loss of she Jeanette.
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Fireman Bartlett, of the
Jeaaastte, resumed his testimony this morning be-
fore the committee charged with tine investigation
OF the loss of the Jeanette. Witness had spoken
to several seanen about the expedition previous to
going before the court of inquiry. Was under ar
rest 1t the time for characterization and this pre-
yentAd him giving full answers. He did not sup
any facts before the court of inquiry but the
questions which were submitted by Collins and
whi5h were ruled out would have thrown light on
the subject to certain extent. He had been
afraid Of the persecution of the navy. Naval Off
GERS were always resentful, and he feared they
would bring out the facts in regard to his insubor
dination. He knew of facts rejecting on the honor
OF Melville, Chipp, Danenhower and Amber but
knew nothing rejecting on their humanity. The
facfs affecting their honor, did not in his Judgment
nave any bearing on the result of the expedition.
and of intoxication. Witness himself had drank
with Messrs. Melville and Chipp. He was also
aware OF facts reiecting on the conduct of all the
SURVIVORS OF the expedition, himself included. New
er knew of Collins being under the influence of
liquor; had not seen Collins write after he said he
had been deprived CT writing materials; knew of no
order restricting any persons except Collins, from
coming into the fire room; Collins obeyed in part.
He understood it was general thing among the
any man in the Jeannette being subjected to any
outrage or indignity.
onSon sss q an n Legs eng goa II a igS
have started in search by Oct. 18th, and possibly
have saved them, but it was not probable. Observa
tons less frequent after Collins's suspension
than before. Met Glider and jackson, correspond
ents of the Herald, at Geeomovialocue. After Mel
vile heard Of them he said to witness, keep id
close mouth for there's "a id reporter after u.s..
Curtis askedwitness whether there had been jeal-
ousy between belong and Danenhower, and wheth-
or in witnesses opinion, 1t interfered with the sue
cess of the expedition.
Witness said Danenhower had told him there was
something between DeLong and himself During
the conversation with witness, Danenhower said
that belong had called him to his (DeLongs) tent
and ordered him to the hospital on account of his
eyes, and said he intended placing witness in charge
OF the party. Danenhower displayed considerable
feenng about it, and with tears in his eyes said it
was very humiliatiDg. Shortly afterwards belong
came to witness and said he noticed Danenhower
had been hiHdrance to the men, and he intended
placing the witness in charge of the party He told
Capt belong he did not to be placed in charge
but he was told to do as he bid and to make it
as pleasant as possible for Danenhower and the par
ty, or he (DeLong) would tend to him. This occur
red during the retreat, when they were in what was
known as "Ten-day Camp" He had never heard
Danenhower say the ship was lost through the mis-
management of belong. but had heard him say he
would not have PLACED the ship in the ice when De-
Long did had he been captain.
witness had spoken to DR.. Collins in New York
before coming here, and had borrowed $500 from
him. He had to pay his expenses here, and to live
while here, and had no money. DR.. Collins had
never even limited to him as to what his evidence
would be.
DR.. Collins then arose and corroborated Bartletts
statement in regard to borrowing money from him
to pay bis expenses.
Ninderman, a seaman on the Jeannette, said the
expedition should have had better provisions, cloth
ing, etc. Witness did not regard the action of De-
Long in putting his vessel in the ice unjustfable
as there was no other way to reach Wrangel Land.
Witness said there was hard feeling between De-
Long and Collins, but did not know the cause.
Thought there was bad feeling between Melville
and Danenhower. Witness sustained what Bartlett
had said about i'll feeling between the members of
hQ mot TNlnNu nfrnI
about the causes. Collins had once told him that he
had kept journal, but was now only keeping notes
hs ana Barsts naa taken AIKEN papers On Collins BODY
over to Melville. When the ship was abandoned
they did not take the boat compasses.
Cross-examined. He never knew DeIong to treat
Collins otherwise than as a gentleman.
"De you know of any officer or men being sub
jected to outrages or indignities?' was asked.
mo-. was the reply, after some hesitation.
Redirect Did not remember telling any one
that Melville did wrong in not going in search of
belong sooner. Could not say it would have been
true if he had as he knew nothing of Melville's fix
After some discussion upon the production of De-
Longs private journal, the committee decided that
the journal should be produced, and be subject to
inspection in the committee room or at Mrs De-
Longs hotel, Mrs. belong to retain possession of it,
Adjourned till tomorrow.
Minister Hunts Funeral.
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Tne funeral late
Minister Hunt, will take place at O'Clock to-mor
row from St Johns church in this city. The re-
town, at ike request of the President and Cabinet.
THE funeral viii be military one. The poll bearers
have been selected with one exception and are
Chef Justice Waite Admiral Porter Sen ator Glib
son, Judge Bancroft Davis Judge Peabody Of New
York and Thomas L. James. detachment of
the Navy Yard will be the body bearers. The
Navy Department win be closed at IL O'Clock to-
morrow. The Regulars, now stationed in Washing
ton will form the escort The funeral arrangements
are in charge OF Lieut.. Commander McCallar.
The DanviIIe 1nvestigatiOn.I
Ex-Congressman John F. Dezendorf of Norfolk
was examined before the Danville Inve stigating
Committee this morning. He said while he believed
that of the colored voters of Virgin ia 500 out of
1000 would vote the regular Republican ticket If
left to exercise their own volion since the advent
Of General Malone as q controlling powerkthe col
ored vote had been manipulated and controlled to
greater extent than ever, even to going as far as
sending out circulars purporting ito be signed by
the President of the United States saying that he
wished them to support the Readjuster ticket.
The witness believed there had been more perse-
cution of Republicans by Malone than there had
been just after reconstruction by the Bourbon DEM
ocratic party. Witness cited instances of Rep ub-
who had been turned out of office through the
influence of Malone because they would not vote
the coalition ticket. Witness did not believe that
Malone could hold his party together 10 minutes If
After some further but unimportant evidence the
committee adjourned till Monday.
Claims of Army OGicers.
Seven claims of army officers for longevity pay
were decided by the court of claims today, all of
which involved the question as to the authority of
the executive to reinstate army officer after
ignation or dismissal The Court decided that the
executive had not the authority reinstate an Of
fcer after his successor had been nominated and
confirmed. This decision Is one of great importance
to tho army as by it a number of officers thus re-
stored have been drawing pay while not legally in
the service.
Expenditures for Pnblio Buildings.
The resolution of Representative Stocksiager,
Chairman of the Public Buildings Committee, set
ting apart April for the consideration Of bills
mated discussion. Mr.. Milliken and others favored
the passage OF the resolution arguing that the total
amount of money expended by the thirty-nine bills
which it is proposed consider does not equal the
amount expended upon any one of the buildings in
the principal cities in which buildings have been
erected. The resolution was adopted by a vote of
161 ayes to n nays.
Facts and Rumors.
The chief justice has announced to the bar that
the United States Supreme Court would adjourn
for the term on the first Monday in May and could
hear arguments after April 25th.
The Attorney General has given an opinion to the
Secretary of the Treasury that under the new tar
i act bicycles are to be included in the category
of personal effects when they accompany passen-
gers and therefore are to be admitted free of duty
No Duty ON shipping Materials
The House Committee on Shipping this morning
authorized Governor Long to present to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means the bill allowing the
featured into articles for the construction equip-
ment repairs, outfit or provisions of American YES
sells employed in the foreign carrying trade. The
aim OF the Dill is to remove the determinations
against the American manufacturer which exist
under the law allowing manufactured articles for
use In ship building to come in free of duty by plac-
ing raw materials for the same purpose upon an
equal footing.
WORK OF THE FLAMES.
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