The sun., 1901-12-18
SAMPSON To PROTEST.
Objects to Admiral Dewey's
Opinion In Schley Case.
MANY RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Ten Representatives Introduce Meas
ures In schley's Intcrest-Rnyner
Gets nm Extension of Time For Fill
ing Objections with Secretary.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-Yigorous ac-
tion will be taken in behalf of Rear Ad-
mlral Sampson to protest against the
personal opinion which Admiral
Dewey attached to the official findings
of the Schley court OF inquiry. Stay /
ton Il Campbell, attorneys for Admiral I
Sampson, have drawn formal protest |
against the minority findings of Admi- |
raj Dewey. Mr.. Campbell said yester-
day:
I'VE are preparing brief and have
until Thursday afternoon to file It. II
is based upon the record of the court.
Three times in behalf of Admiral
Sampson there was tender of evi-
dence to show who was in command
at the battle of Santiago. The court
ruled that such testimony was inadmis-
sible, and the question was not gone
into.
'As n matter of fact, Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS flag was never down at
Santiago, and he was In command of
the squadron. The question of com
mand ut Santiago has already been
passed upon by the court of claims,
which awarded that honor to Rear Ad-
miral Sampson"
schIey RESOLUTIONS In Congress.
Admiral Schleys friends in the house
rallied in force yesterday, ten bills AMI
resolutions being introduced bearing on
his case. These were in substance as
follows.
Mr.. Mudd Of Maryland-To give Ad
miral Schley thanks Of congress. Mr.
Cooper of Texas--To commend the ad-
miral and restore him to active service.
Mr.. Nandyer of Missouri-ro have in--
vestlgatou by members of the house.
since the courts language reflects on
Schley. Mr.. Wheeler of Kentucky
To investigate Schley's conduct up to
battle. declaring nonnaval inquiry de-
sired by the people. Mr.. Schrm of
Maryland-To indorse Dewey's opinion
as the only one justified and to give
Schley the thanks of congress. Mr..
Griffith of Indiana--To investigate the
navy department and the Schlcy ease.
Mr.. Cummings of New York-To direct
secretary of the navy to present sword
of honor to Schley and present ''Schley
medals to admiral's men. Mr.. Gaines
of Tennessee-To make Admiral Dew
ey's opinion the opinion of congress.
Mr.. Ball Of TexasvTo give thanks of
congress to Schley. Mr.. Norton of Ohio
To restore Admiral Schley to active
list Of navy.
Secretary Long informed Senator Nc.
Comas yesterday afternoon that he
would grant Admiral Schley's attor.
neys an extension of twenty-four hours
Of the time originally allowed them for
submission Of their statement. This
will make the time expire tomorrow
at 4 o'clock. The secretary stated that
there was no thought of ordering the
court martial of Rear Admiral Schley.
Proceedings In the senate.
new immigration bill, which is thu
joint production Of Senator Penros,
and Commissioner General Powdcrly
was introduced in the senate by Mr.
rTyt. ne DlIl INoNlutS an tuuiltbn
al test and in addition to the presen
system of domestic inspection of immi
grants authorizes the appointment o
inspectors at the prinripal foreIg
ports from which immigrants sail wit
instructions to exercise especial scrl
tiny Of the police records of lmm
grants, with the view of excludin
anarchists. The bill also provides fo
the deportation Of aliens who prove I
be anarchists.
After theltransaction of some routin
business the senate went into execI
tive session A large number of nom
nations were confirmed. including thu
of Henry L. Burnett, reappolnted di
trict attorney at New York. and 90
neius Van Cott reappointed postma
ter ut New York
The bill to provide temporary rev
nues for the Philippine Islands W;
debated In the house and Will be vots
on today at o'clock