The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-02
COURT OF INQUIRY.
Nothing Made Public as Regards
the Maine Investigation.

KEY WEST. Mar 1.-The second
days sessions of the court Of inquiry are
over and nothing new is known regard
ing the fate of the Maine, at all events
outside the members of the court. Some
W no confidently declared a week ago
that the court had already found that
the vessel was Intentionally blown up
have modified this conviction, and, for
the most part, admit that such reports
must have been based largely on spec
ulation. Even naval officers are APP
parenuy rs much in the dark as the
civilians as 10 what the courts opinion
is at the present moment.
Excellent progress has been made in
the examination. and the court will
probably finish it's work here tomorrow,
when its members will be taken back
to Havana on the Mangrove.
Interest IN the proceedings tagged
somewhat to-day, owing to the utter flu
| tility of all attempts to crafty the gem
eral curiosity. The correspondent of the
Associated Press placed before one Of
the members the letter si~ned Maui
quinista' (MachinisD, giving alleged de-
tails Of the filing the Names torpedo
holes with dynamite cartridges and their
subsequent explosion by electric wires.
The members Of the court in question
said neither the letter nor it's develop
ments had been officially before the
court.
The Cubans here are constantly re-
ceiving mysterious missives from Ha-
vana. purporting TO reveal the methods
by which the Maine was sent to destruc-
ton, but as there are as much sugges-
lions or theories as there are letters,
little reliance can be placed upon any.
The general situation here remains the
same. The feet has not moved, though
there are signs of activity which give
rise TO a rumor that an important naval
step is contemplated. Admiral Sicard,
when questioned on this point this after
noon, merely reiterated his remark of
yesterday: There is no movement to-
day. The ships have steam up always
and they can go anywhere"
The tugboat Merritt passed here at
sunset with a large scow in tow and
other wrecizing apparatus. She is bound
for Havana.
The report that remains of u subma-
rine mine. alleged to have been raised
by the United States naval divers at
which they had been entangled, were
brought here on Sunday by the Man
grove, and are now in the warehouse Of
the lighthouse department, is denied in
high official oaarters.
Captain Merritt, who is in charge of
the artillery here, expected General Mer-
rift to-day by the Mascotte. but Cen
eral Merritt did not arrive.
a good part of the time of the Court
Of inquiry to-day was devoted to veri-
flying the testimony previously given,
the stenographers reading their otli-
cial transcripts of the evidence and the
witnesses confirming their correctness.
Apparently but few vital questions We're
asked, the morning being simply devot-
ed to routine work.
Following the custom at the previ-
Gus sessions OF the court. all the wit
nesses We're sworn not to reveal any
part of the proceedings of the court.
The court adjoruend for lunch at
1910 p. M, after examining four en-
gineer officers and eight enlisted men
of the Maine. The engineers examined
We're Past Assistant Engineer Morris,
Assistant Engineer Bowers. Cadets
engineer division) Washington and
Crensnaw.
The afternoon session of the court
began at 80 O'Clock. and an adjourn
ment was taken about 4 O'Clock until
10 tomorrow. The whole number Of
enlist ed men examined during the day
was ten.
Admiral Sicard has requested DR..
Malloney, the Mayor of Key West, TO
prevent a local demonstration when the
funeral of the Names dead occurs. He
has asked that in the event of par
ade formed by the residents only Amer
lean flags shall be displayed. Mayor
Malloney has promised to carry out
Admiral Sicards wishes as far as pos
sible, burt doubts whether the strong
Cuban and anti-Spanish sentiment can
be suppressed All of the funeral ar
rangements will be under the direction
of Commander Mccall Of the Marble
head. As now planned. small details
of marines will be landed from the yes
sells here and at the Tortugas, and the
artillery at the barracks will join IN
paying the last honors.