New-York tribune., 1901-10-26
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuHE.I

assumed his narrative OF the Santiago campaign
to-day and when the court adjourned out of
adherence 20 his evident indications of exhaus-
,,on shortly before O'Clock he had practically
conpleted all that he has 10 present in his own
justification There VIII be no session to-mor-
row, and after Schley has been cross-examined
m Monday by the Judge Advocate Il is expected
that a couple OF days will be devoted 10 evidence
IN rebuttal, followed by a recess 10 Monday,
November 4. 10 enable counsel 10 prepare closing
arguments and that by November 4 the court
will adjourn 10 formulate it's opinion and recon-
rnendatons for presentation TO the Secretary OF
the Navy.
The chief feature Of the days proceedings was
the AdmiraTs story of the battle Of July 3,
when the American feet sent Cervera's squad
ron 10 the bottom of the sea 10 the beach.
Although told IN plain words and unaffected
STYLE the narrative was straightforward and 10
the point indicating close familiarity with all
the phases Of the battle. He said that the
Brooklyn had sustained for time the fire Of all
four OF the Spanish ships. and also Of the
Spanish land batteries. Explaining the loop OF
the Brooklyn he said that she had not ap-
preached 10 within less than COO yards Of the
Texas and he never considered that vessel in
the least danger. He also said that he had never
in the battle engaged in any colloquy with Lieu
tenant HOdgSOn, ana that ne naQ not Nseu
the expression Damn the Texas"
POINTS OF THE PRECEPT COVERED.
The FIVE remaining clauses Of the precept 10
which schley devoted himself to-day. besides
making occasional references 10 the FIVE covered
yesterday were in the order Of their reference
as follows:
Seventh-whether or not every effort incum-
bent upon the commanding officer of feet
under such circumstances was made TO capture
or destroy the Spanish cruiser Colon as she
lay al anchor in the entrance 10 Santiago Har-
bor May u TO 81, inclusive. and the necessity
io-, advisability OF. engaging the batteries
al the entrance 10 santiago Harbor. and the
Spanish vessels anchor within the entrance
10 said harbor. at the ranges used, and the pro-
prety Of Commodore Schley's conduct in the
premises.
Eighth-The necessity IL any for, and advis-
ability Of withdrawing al night the Flying
Squadron from the entrance TO Santiago Harbor
70 distance at sea- if such shall be found 10
have been the case; the extent and character OF
such withdrawal. and whether or not close
or adequate blockade Of said harbor. 10 prevent
The escape Of the enemy's vessels therefrom,
was established, and the propriety Of Commo-
core sehley's conduct in the premises.
Ainth-The position Of the Brooklyn on the
morning Of July g. 1895 al the time Of the exit
OF the Spanish vessels from the harbor Of San
mage. The circumstances attending. the rea-
sons Tor, and the incidents resulting from the
turning Of the Brooklyn in the direction in which
she turned at or about the beginning Of the
action with said Spanish vessels, and the possi-
hhiy OF thereby colliding with or endangering
any other OF the vessels OF the United states
heet and the propriety Of Commodore Schley's
conduct in the premises.
Tenth-The circumstances leading 10. and the
lleloeiiIs and results of, a controversy with
Lieutenant Albion c. Eodgson, United States
Navy who. July g. 1898 during the battle
OF santiago, was navigator Of the Brooklyn, in
tslauon TO the turning Of the Brooklyn; also
e ehe coloquy at that time between Commodore
scaley and Lieutenant Hodgson, and the en-
sung correspondence between them on the sub
:. mc, thereof and the propriety Of the conduct
U ADMIRAL Schley in the premises.
fTst-Iis conduct in connection with the
AS ureless apparently. the automobile
ana enthusiastic welcome.
The rush in the courtroom was an aggrava
hon Of the condition which caused the doubling
OF the marine guard yesterday. Numbers Of
tables had been provided in the rear Of the
room, on which scores Of women stood through
out the proceedings and a big freight elevator
was hoisted nearly to the caves 10 provide
point OF sight for more hazardous persons. Sew
efal Senators and numbers OF prominent naval
oHeers and government officials found seats.
nut more were compelled 10 stand The court
room, from the proportion of prominent people.
hso all the appearance Of a fashionable social
uush and much sympathy with the witness
was manifested
Schleys manner was as moderate and cool as
mat maintained by him hitherto in the thirty
ohe sessions that have been held since Septem-
o~r l. AT times to-day. speaking as he did in a
"W' cspassonate tone the proceedings became
rstner monOtonous but the audience manifested
no impatience, and bore the fatigue and strain
Us well as the court and the witness.
EXPLAINING RETRoGRADE MOVEMENT
After Captain Clark of the Oregon and Lieu
Aensnt Commander Harlow. Of the Vixen made
"ihor corrections and extensions of their previ-
00s testimony, Schley took the stand, and after
sung back to the Cienfuegos occurrences
"'eng TO emphasize his assertion that only one
wy OF the McCalla memorandum ever reached
'n' tnough five were sent. and to point out the
isihbility OF those who were relied upon TO
transmit information promptly to him, he re-
winch caused him to make the retrograde move
"enI and adduced many facts 10 show that his
'"h fecollectons were more accurate than those
VI captains Cotton and Sigsbee. Later on he
presented documents and circumstances TO show
"'at most OF the officers who have testified in
support OF the precept were mistaken. An i'm
sV'1aht point in his own justification was made
's schey. In spite OF objection by the Judge
"u'ocate. In relating his conversation with Ad-
,lfa Sampson In front OF Santiago June l..
- oeclared that the commapder-in-chief was
Hs cordial and seemed glad 10 find things as
they were
nc iast hour OF the session WAS practically
'eo 10 explaining away the damaging state
e OF several witnesses against him. par
80" those Of Captain Mccalla. Lieutenants