The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-01
SAMPSON WAS UNFAIR
THAT is THE REASON GIVEN BY
SENATOR'S FOR FAILING TO
CONFIRM HIM
SCHLEYS FRIENDS PUZZLED
the Opponents of Mr. Sampson
Seem Disinclined to Accept
Senate Again Fails to Act on Pro-
motions of the Men who Fought
at Santiago.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S. - Another
unsuccessful effort was made in the
executive session Of the senate to con-
firm the nominations advancing Ad-
mirals Sampson and Schley and other
officers who participated in the San
tiago compaign. This result was due
to the objections of Senators Butler,
Pettigrew and Stewart. who talked
through the executive session, thus
preventing the taking of a vote.
Senator Butler made the principal
speech of the session. He based his
objection to the advancement of Mr..
Sampson upon the revelations of the
published record Of the two officers,
referring with especial emphasis to the
fact that Admiral Sampson had him
self been responsible for Admiral
Schley's remaining at Cienfuegos Mr.
Butler charged that the dispatch max
ing this order had been suppressed.
and he asserted that 1t must have been
concealed in Mr. Simpsons behalf. At
any rate the conduct of Sampson in
giving the order and then holding
Schley responsible for the delay, was
conduct unworthy of any man and un-
said he could never give his assent to
the confirmation Of the nomination of
any man guilty Of such treatment of a
subordinate.
The presentation of this point led to
e controversy as to whether Sampson
had ever issued the order Senator
Foraker appeared especially anxious
to secure confirmation or denial of this
accusation, in debating his opposition,
il 1t was based upon correct informa-
ton. He wanted to know why, if such
an order had been issued, it had not
been included in the record Of the two
officers sent to the senate by the secre-
tary of the navy.
To this friends of Admiral Sampson
replied that it was to be presumed
that it would have been if such an or
der had been issued. Especially must
this be true in view of the fact that
Admiral Schley's flag officer, Lieut..
Sears, had been a member of the
board which had compiled the infor-
NATION supplied to the senate 1t was
not to be presumed, they said, that
eny information in the interest of his
chief would have been suppressed by
MI oSdTS.
Senator Pettigrew quoted the clos
ing paragraph of Admiral Schley's
statement, and said: mo one can get
around that logic. This matter is Of
record if the other is not. and enough
is known to show the unfalrness Of
Sampson. without regard to the other
matter at ALL"
Senator German made an appeal for
action. and in this was Joined by SEN
ator Wellington. Both spoke as the
friend of Mr.. Schley. Mr. German
said he agreed with those who claimed
that there had been unfair discrimina-
ton against Mr.. Schley, but he said
that he wanted him confirmed, and
he saw no means of protecting Schley
without advancing Sampson.
Let us confirm Schley and leave
Sampson unacted upon,' suggested
Senator Pettigrew.
THAT cannot be DONE" responded
Mr. Hale.
1T can be if we want to do it." said
Mr.. Pettigrew.
But the suggestion was not accepted,
and the executive session closed with
out action.