The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-18
COUNSEL FOR SAMPSON TO EXCEPT TO pEwErs REPORT.

Washington. Dec 17.-This was decidedly
day for Schley resolutions in the House
Eight Congressmen from East. South and
West introduced as many resolutions oi
! thanks to Schley. reward to him and his
men. and provisions for investigations BY
Congress.
Representative Wheeler Of Kentucky, q
member OF the House Committee ON Naval
Affairs. introduced resolution for an In
vestigation. The resolution recites the re-
suits OF the recent Court Of Inquiry. and
adds:
Whereas. Admiral George Dewey, recognized
as the foremost naval officer Of the Republic.
entirely disagrees and dissents from the opinion
Of his colleagues On said Board OF Inquiry. and
Whereas. The American people desire hat
the conduct OF Rear Admiral Schley should be
investigated and passed upon by citizens Of the
Republic in nowiss connected or identified with
tho Navy Department: therefore. be It
Resolved. That the Committee on Naval AZ
fairs OF the House Of Representatives. be di-
rectsd to inquire into the conduct OF Rear Ad-
miral schley from the time he assumed control
Of the F7yinK Souadron to and including the en-
gagemeat with the Spanish nest on the coast Of
Cuba.
Provision il made for 4 report to the
House OF Representatives, and authority Is
given to send for persons and papers.
Senator McComas Of Maryland tomorrow
viii introduce in the Senate the following
resolution:
Whereas. Commodore Schley was the senior Of
ncer OF our squadron on Santiago when the
Spanish squadron attempted to escape on the
morning Of July ). 1883: and
Whereas. He was in absolute command and II
entitled to the credit due such commanding Of
fcer for the glorious victory which resulted
in the total destruction Of the Spanish ships:
be Il
Enacted, etc. That Rear Admiral Winfield
Scott tSchley of the United States Navy. retired.
be hereafter peid out Of any money in the Treas
ury not otherwise appropriated the same pay and
allowances he received as Rear Admiral on the
active list Of said navy 1t the date Of his re-
tirement by reason Of age.
Would Investigate Many Department.
Representative Griffith Of Indiana intro
duced a resolution for an investigation OF
the Navy Department and OF the Schley
case. Tho preamble expresses confidence
in Admiral schley. recites the allegation OF
the Maclay history. and refers to reports
that Captain CrOwninshield and other naval
officers were furnished proofs Of this his
tory: The large. amounts Of prize money
received by Admiral Sampson and Captain
Chadwick. and the small amounts received
by Admiral Schley and the Captains Of the
ships participating In the Santiago battle.
are get forth as among the subjects to be
investigated.
Representative Shirm of Maryland intro
duced resolutions which. 1t is said. to a
the Maryland delegation In Congress. After
reciting their opinion Of Admiral Dewey in
recite as follows:
That the opinion and finding Of Admiral
George Dewey be. and is hereby. indorsed a.
sas ans PERTINENT facts
before the Court Of inquiry:
tended to II the said Rear Admiral sehley. retired.
and TO the officers and men under his command.
the victorv over the spanish neet under the COM
the lis, Of retired Rear Admirais Of the United
States Navy. with the full rank. grade. privt,
rank In active service
Representative Gaines Of Tennessee in
troduced q resolution reeiting the ..unpar-
destroying the entire Spanish squadron with
oonSummate skill and terrible celerity."
The resolution makes the opinion Of Ad-
miral Dewey the opinion Of Congress.
For Bronse 0Schley Medals.~
Representative Ball of Texas introduced
q resolution giving the thanks OF Congress
to Admiral schley.
Representative Cummings Of New York
tary OF the Navy to present Q sword Of
honor to Admiral Schley and to strike Oh
bNnxe 'tSchley medals" for the officers and
tiago. An appropriation of $4,000 Is made
Nj Butler Of Missouri introduced q reso-
luton providing that the views Of Admiral
Dewey be accepted as the verdict OF Com
Representative Mudd Of Maryland also
introduced a resolution relative to Admiral
SChley. as follows:
Resolved That the thanks Of Congress and Of
the Ameriean people are hereby tendersd 70 Reer
and men under his command for their victory
over the Spanish forces. and the destruction Of
tho Spanish feet in the naval battle Oh SAN
tiago de Cuba. July ;. lss&''
Mr.. Mudd says the resolution Is not the I
result Of any concerted action by the Mary ,
land delegation. and represents his individ- :
ual Views.
After routine business had been disposed
of. Mr.. Payne had moved that the house
go Into committee Of the whole for the
Consideration Of the Philippine revenue bill
souri, and Cooper Of Texas. attempted to
interrupt the motion with requests for
unanimous consent to consider Schley reso-
lutions. but Mr.. Payne declined to yield
the floor, and his motion prevailed
Mr.. Cooper's resolution declared Schley IN
commarA and entitled to credit tor the vie-