Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-10-05
IN GREAT DETAIL
LIEUTENANT DOYLE CONTINUES
HIS STORY or THE SAM
TIAGo CAMPAIGN.
IS FAVORABLE TO sCHLEY

10 THvVnHBL6 OVlb6G
His Description of the BrookIyn's .Fa
nous Loop Differs Materially From
That Of Preceding Witnesses-Num
Der of other Points Brought Out
During His Examination by Counsel
for Applicant.
Washington, Oct. AFTER the usual
preliminary proceedings in the Schley
court of inquiry, Lieutenant James j.
Doyle, formerly of the flagship Brook
Ign, was recalled for the purpose of
continuing his testimony. When the
court adjourned the previous day
Lieutenant Doyle was under examina-
ton by Mr.. Rayner and the court had
just decided they should not enter
upon a discussion of the blockade of
Santiago as it was conducted after the
arrival of Commander-in-Ch Chief Samp-
son. There was much interest in
Lieutenant Doyle's temperance as
it was expected that the course of his
examination would develop the further
policy of Admiral Schley's counsel in
the case.
Captain Sigsbee, recalled to verify
his testimony, stated that he had
made another search for the dispatch
from the navy department under the
terms of which he sought to connect
with the flying squadron off Santiago
and that he had found private letter
which he had written at the time in
which he said: Until we sighted the
vessels on the 10Th, we knew nothing
positive as to their whereabouts"
Lieutenant Doyle then resumed his
testimony. He was examined by Mr.
Rayner. He continued in reply to
questions to give narrative of the
campaign. Mr.. Rayner asked whether
the Brooklyn had engaged in any bonn
bardment during the month of June,
1898. but Judge Advocate Lemly and
Mr., Hanna objected on the ground
shat che question YVES similar 80 The
question asked concerning the block
ade after the arrival of Mr.. Sampson.
Mr.. Rayner said his purpose. was to
show only what the Brooklyn had
done and that it did not in any way
concern what the New York had done.
His purpose, he said, was to show
what had been done toward develop
ing the strength of the shore bat
teries. Il know what the ruling of
the court means" he said, "and bow
respectfully to it,"
Admiral Dewey said that if the ques-
ton was confined to the Brooklyn
there could be no objection. The
question was then asked as to what
the Brooklyn learned concerning the
shore batteries as result of any
bombardments in which she had par
ticipated in June.
Rayner Changes the Question.
Before reply could be given the
court retired for consultation At the
conclusion of the conference Mr.. Ray
ner changed his question so as to read
rs follows:
What do you know from your own
observation in reference to the
of the shore batteries and
The guns? want the result of your
at Santiago acquired by
you at any time without going into any
general or specific details as to the
Replying, Lieutenant Doyle said that
1t the bombardment which had taken
place June the Zecopa battery had
'eplied at first very spiritedly, but that i
t soon went out of business" After
he ships withdrew the enemy had
again manned their guns and they
hot at the ships,
On the occasion Of the second bonn /
,ardment they did not remain so long. /
They always took a snapshot at us
is we left" he said.
Mr. Rayner then asked witness how +
'ften he had seen Commodore Schley
Inder fire during the Santiago cam
'aign.
Every time we were under fire."
lie replied. During those lombard
nents and in the battle of July g."
what was his conduct? refer
GU to the first specification OF the
RECEIPT, and what was his conduct and
eariAg at any time during the battle
{ July 3 when his ship was under
rep
II did not have an opportunity, as
he commodore was always near about
he coming tower, to observe his con-
uct during the battle but immediate
Z previous and after did have an
pportunity to do So. He always
truck me as being just about as well
assessed as It was possible for any
ody to be under those .eircum-
taRces." 81
Department Again Objects.
Mr.. Rayner then asked the witness
neither on July 2, 1898, he had OBJ y
srved smoke coming from Santiago
arhor over Zocopa hill. Captain
emily objected and Mr.. Rayner said ]
lat his purpose was to prove that it 4
as believed at that time that the
paniaTds were preparing to withdraw
'rm the harbor and that Commodore I
chfey had communica I'D the facts s
the squadron. It was competent, 4
} said. to prove the conduct OF tho !,
under the departments I
.ecept.
Captain Lem1y and Mr.. Hanna con- q
nded that the certain effect Of such
lestions would be to open the gates y