The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-17

has been careful to avoid taking sides
on the subject, as it might come be-
fore the committee and he wishes to
preserve wholly impartial attitude.
Among most Of Mr.. Foss' associates 1t
is the general understanding. that the
chairman IS now favorable to congress
sional action
Chairman Payne, the majority floor
leader, when asked If a congressional
investigation was likely to be held said:
why should congress go into the sub
ject? Admiral Schley has had his day
in court and 1 doubt whether it would
be advisable for congress to go over
the ground already covered by the
court"
Representative Meyer, of Louisiana,
a member of the naval committee and
ar authority on naval affairs said: '1
do not think there should be a con-
gressional investigation. The verdict
OF the American people finds it's best
expression in the findings Of Admiral
Dewey"
Representative Hay, Of Virginia,
chairman OF the house democratic eau
Gus said: "I think my democratic as
sociates would be glad to support res
olution for a congressional investiga-
ton, which would go to the bottom Of
the Schley case; but very much doubt
whether the majority in control of the
house would permit such an investiga-
tion to be undertaken"
Opinion in the senate is divided as to
the probability Of congressional in
vestigation of the Schley controversy,
but is, upon the whole, against the
probability of such a course. A major
ity of the republican senators appear
to be adverse to the re-opening Of the
question and those of this view include
friends Of Admiral Schley.
Senator Hoar expressed himself as
content to bide by the opinion Of Ad-
miral Dewey because Of his superior
facilities for reaching a correct conclu-
sion, and Senator Mason took a similar
position, adding that the opinion of the
admiral of the navy would be accepted
as the verdict of the country regardless
Of what conclusion other members of
the court might have reached.
Senator Hale thought there would be
and should be no further investigation.
He is chairman of the committee on
naval affairs, and said he would use
whatever influence he might possess
against further inquiry as detrimental
to the best interests of the navy.
Senator Cullom declared that further
ND hot
no more light on the subject could be
secured than had been. Democratic
senators generally seemed disposed to
wait upon the expression Of opinion by
the friends of Admiral Schley.
Senator Martin said that while he did
not feel called upon to present y declar-
alton, he thought that congress should
adopt joint resolution stating Its con-
fidence in the admiral
Senator Bacon said he would be glad
to vote for a resolution declaring Ad-
miral Deweys position to be the correct
position.
Senator Money assented to the propo-
sition that congress should act if action
was desired by the friends of Admiral
Schley.
Serators Rawlins thought resolution
of confidence would be in order, and
Senator Jones, of Arkansas. thought II
most probable that a resolution bearing
upon the question was among the prob
abilities.
Senator McCorEas, the only senator
from Admiral Schley's own state
/ Maryland, who was at the capitol to-
day, excused himself from discussing
the verdict ID the Schley case, saying
that he would not decide upon a course
of policy until he could hear from the
admirals friends.
Richmond, Va, December 4.-Dele-
gate Baker, Of Chesterfield. today intro
duced in the lower house Of the Vir-
ginia general assembly joint resolu-
ton calling for the appointment by tht
presiding officers of two bodies Of the
assembly Of joint committee compose&
of three on the part Of the house ane
two on the part Of the senate, to ascer
tain the sentiments of the people OF
Virginia on the subject, and to commu
nicate them to Virginia's representa-
tives in the two houses of congress. cal
ing upon them to do all in their power
| to see that those sentiments-which ars
believed to be indignant at the findings
of the court-be carried into effect, tc
| the end that Rear-Admiral Schley shall
1 have complete vindication from the at.
tacks that have been made upon him
The resolution was adopted by the
house.
In the same body, Nr. Folkes, OF
Richmond. offered series of resolu.
tions. expressing approval Of the course
I of Admiral Schley in the naval cam
1 paign at Santiago thanking him ON he,