The evening times., 1899-07-01
| SCHLBY- TO CELEBRATE
The Brooklyn Receives Orders to
Remain at New York.
Cruiser Not to Take Part in the New
port Demonstrat tratton-ReyocutionO of
Orders Causes a Discussion-Dis-
ordinations Against the victor of
Santiago Resented-Friends Active.

1t has been learned that the latest or
ders sent to the cruiser Brooklyn to re-
main at New York rescinded previous in
structions directing her to sail from that
port tomorrow.
The original instructions were prepared
In accordance with the request of Rear Ad-
miral Sampson to have the cruiser sent to
Newport. fn time to take part in the fleet
celebration of the victory over Cervera.
which is to be held at that point on Mon
day.
1t is authoritatively stated that Secretary
Long knew nothing of the celebration
which it was proposed to hold, and in
which Admiral Schley will participate,
until the receipt of letter from Captain
Jewett, in which Tie request was made
that the ship be allowed to remain at New
York Whether Admiral Sampson had
knowledge of it does not appear from any
reports received here. The Secretary took
Immediate action, and the orders directing
the departure of the Brooklyn were modi-
fed, SO that the cruiser will not proceed to
Newport until July 6.
Certain officers on duty in the depart
ment are disposed to criticise Secretary
~~NHo
had been issued they should have stood.
They say that as the Brooklyn was a part
OF the squadron which defeated the Span
ish fleet, and as Admiral Sampson was In
command and still commands, while Ad-
miral Schley is ON stc-e duty, the cruiser
ought to take part in The general c:Iebra-
ton at Newport, with rhe other ships. AS
arrangements have beer mail. for the ecle-
bration on Monday wirh Admiral Schley,
nd . h., Ia.t
IN it, the department is willing that the
Brooklyn should remain 1T %ew York un-
til July g.
Next Monday Is to be great holiday for
the men and officers attached to the North
Atlantic fleet. On July 3, 1898. the Amer
lean feet smashed the Spanish squadron
IN front of Santiago, and il is to commem-
crate this event that permission has been
given by the Navy Department to make the
day general holiday. The entire fleet Will
assemble at Newport, with the exception
or the Brooklyn. At nool the battle flags
CT each ship will b. run up ard saluted
by twenty-one guns. Each vessel will
dress rainbow fashion and display all
the flags 1t possesses. There will be boat
races and tugs-of-war and the usual games
that sailors delight to indulge in.
Admiral Schley is restive under the ac-
tion of the Navy Department. which pre-
vents him from flying his flag at sea- bus
retains him in "a position on a board which
has little to do. The admiral realizes that
he has little chance of a command, but bis
friends have not given up the fight. There
are in the Navy Department a number Of
officers who have no fondness for Admiral
Schley, and, unfortunately for the ad-
miral, these men have great influence and
power with the Secretary, and generally
are responsible for the details of all high
commanding officers.
1t has been said that no Secretary ever
goes directly against the recommendations
of the chief of the Navigation Bureau. who
Is the adjutant general, or detail officer OF
the entire naval service; who not only Or
ders officers about, but directs fleets and
ships as we'll. The chief of this bureau is
Admiral Crowninshield. who is said to be
BY no means friendly to Admiral Schley
and in large measure responsible for
many of the annoyances to which he las
been subjected. Admiral Crowninshield,
it is claimed, is not so much opposed to es-
tablishing the European station as he is
to providing sea detail to which Admiral
Schley might possibly be sent.
Friends of the admiral have been active
recently in his interest, and urged that at
least some more important duty be as
signed him, and if possible that squadron
be formed for his command. IL has been
contended at the department that the Eu-
ropean station could not be created. owing
to the lack of warships for assignment
there, and the necessity of maintaining a
powerful feet at Manila. AS indicated re-
Gently, there is a strong probability that
the fleet at Manila will be reduced. The
establishment OF the European station, it
Is contended, can be readily accomplished,
and one of the cruisers now serving on
the home station detailed as flagship 10 tie
admiral commanding, either the Brooklyn
or the New York being available.
A despatch from New York says that the
crew of the cruiser Brooklyn was delight
ed by the revocation of the order for their
ship to sail tomorrow. They are in a 10y
Gus mood, anticipating the celebration Of
next Monday. Admiral Schley is expected
in the city for the event, as are a number
of other prominent navy officials.