The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-23
Did you ever see Commodore schley
when he appeared to be laboring under
any mental excitement"

tured at all times. and l did not observe
the least trace of excitement or anxiety
except at one time. That was when it
looked as if the Colon might get away.
He expressed fear that that might occur
and seemed much concerned. ! re:nem-
Der that he discussed with Captain Cook
the ACCESSIBILITY of stopping to couple his
engines before dark, fearing that if post
poned until later the Spaniards might get
away"
At this point Mr.. Rayner began an ex-
animation Of the witness concerning a
conversation reported to have taken
place between Commodore Schley and
Captain Evans, of the Iowa, after the
battle, but before the examination hal
gone far it was objected to by Captain
Lemly.
Were YOU asked Mr. Rayner, pres
ent at any conversation between Captain
Evans and Commodore Schley?'
Yes. sir; in the Commodore's cabin
on the Brooklyn on July 5th,' Mr.. Gra-
ham responded when Evans came in
the first thing ne said was .Schley did
you see Jack Philip run away with the
Texas?' and Commodore Schley said No
neither did YOU
Admiral Dewey addressing counsen:
"One moment, poor Philip is not present.
you know
Mr. Rayner: THAT has gone in in
Captain Evans testimony"
Captain Lemly: In cross-examination
something in regard to it has gone in
COURT RETIRED.
Mr.. Rayner: we do not want to provo
anything about what Captain Philip did
This is a conversation at which Commo-
dnra S:ehlev wos. present.
Captain Lemly: you propose to con-
tradict what you drew out in cross-ex-
amination?'
Mr., Rayner: ''Why, of course
retired for the consideration of the rn,nt
raised. After being out for twenty min
utes. the members returned, and Admiral
Dewey announced the decision in the
folloing terms:
THE court decides that the questions
intended to impugn the credibility of a
witness intended to prove any point re-
gar ng the movements Of the Br onliyl
during the battle of July Sd, intended to
prove any statements made by Commo-
!" Sch!ey or conversations held 18th
Commodore Schley, which have a ma
terial bearings upon the matters desig-
mated by the precept, are admissible, pro-
-.5ns orslatemA lis g
Cured in the presence of ana within the
hearing Of the Witness"
Mr.. Rayner then repeated lis question,
:ts.iing nj INTO repeate the conversation
Which Mr.. Graham d d as follows:
BROOKLYN MADE TURN.
Captain Evans came into the cabin.
8 ne Il center. com
modore Schley got UP and shook hands
with Captain Evans, and the latter sale:
'Schey, did you see Philip turn around
and run out Of the tight?' The Com
moore said: No; neither you. He
did not run out of the fight Captain
Evans said: oh, yes, ne Gid. l saw him
Captain Evans said he was in the next
ship nd saw him. The Commodore said:
1t was not the Texas at all. The TeNeS
was in the fight all the time. The ship
you saw turn around was the Brooklyn"
), hen court began its afternoon session,
Alr. Rayner stated that he had no more
questions TO ask Mr. Graham, and Cap
tain Lcmly announced that he had no
question to ask, Mr.. Graham said in reply
to questions by the court, that during the
conversation between Captain Sissbae
and Commodore Schley the squadron had
been heading toward Santiago and that
during the battle of. Santiago he had heard
no conversation between the Commodore
and lieutenant IIodgson.
Dennis j. Cronin, orderly to Commodore
Sch!ey,. testified that he was present
when Captain Sigsbee came aboard the
Brooklyn May 26th. 81 heard the Con,mo-
dore ask Captain Sigsbee something
could not understand said The Witness
es!iu iiSIii u Tie SGplaitl answer llC
Spanish fleet is not in there
INSPIRED COURAGE.
Did Won see Commodore Schley at eny
time curing the battle?"
es, sir / saw him when ne was stand
ing down near the coming tower and then
again on the forward bridge
what was his nanner?.'
Ills manner was such as Inspired the
ncl under him with courage
Commander William r.
Rush, watch and division officer. who had
charge of tho after division of guns on the
spar deck Of the Brooklyn, was first cues
toned concerning the blockade OF Glen
fuegos, and said that the surf there would
have been pretty lively for boat 10
land in
The witness said that 81: the day of the
battle of Santiago he had been in the at
ter turret. He Described the Brookiyn's
loop and told OF the Viscaya turning to-
ward the Brooklyn. Speaking of the
Clenfuegos blockade. Commander Rush
said he did not remember any particular
order or formation. and that the ships
We're in column. At Santiago. the dis
lance out was less at night than in the
Gay. He could distinguish at night the 4
general. outline of the hills against the
sky, the harbor entrance and the little
bay. He also could. at times, see the
picket boats which weie cruising on the
inside.
no WRITTEN ORDERS.
The witness said he had never seen any
written general orders for battle in case
the enemy should come oat. Eve were
in formation and steaming,'' he said.
"an6 presumed we were in Battle orp,l-
ton
In reply to questions by the court. the !
witness said he WAS inclined to think that f.
the Viscaya had meant to ram the Brook
Ign.
Lieutenant- Commander Rush was sue
ceeded on the stand by Lieutenant Ed
ward Simpson. who was also watch Off
Ger on the Brooklyn.
Lieutenant Simpson placed the distance
OF the fleet from Santiago harbor a .,se
miles. saying It was about the same ;,oth
day and night. He said that Commodore
schlev had given a general order bef,re
starting on the campaign that all lights
should be concealed at night,
CHEERE THE MEN.
Lieutenant Simpson had occupied a po.
sitien in the forward turret when the bat