The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-25

verdict adverse to Admiral Schley, will
be bitterly criticised by the accused oni-
GERS friends. nevertheless Admiral Dewey
old not finch. but announced his willing
ness to serve
Then occurred a discussion as to the mem
pers and Judge Advocate Of the court -Four
retirec officers were considered-Rear Ad-
nnraI Stephen A Luce. founder Of the Ma
val war College. and an exceptionally able
officer; Rear Admiral ]. A. Walker chair
nan of the 1sthrian Canal Commission;
Rear Admiral F. NJ. Ramsay. former Chief
Of the Bureau Of Navigation. and Rear Ad-
niral A. F. X. Benham.
Various officers Of distinction were also
considered In connection with the position
of Judge Advocate. Secretary Long declined
to announce this evening the officers he had
selected. intimating that he has not yet
made up his mind. and that. at the last
moment, change may be made. Besides
he deemed 1t advisable that the press should
walt until he makes the formal announce
ment tomorrow
OFFICERS WHO PROBABLY
WILL COMPOSE THE COURT.
1t seems to be the impression to-day
among well-informed officers that the court
will comprise:
Admiral George Dewey. Rear Admiral S.
A Luce. Rear Admiral A. F. K Benham or
Rear Admiral F. NJ. Ramsay. Major C. H.
Lauchheimer. United States Marine Corps
Judge Advocate.
Officers friendly to schley say that a bet
ter court could not be offered by the de.
partment. All of the officers named are
distinguished for their ability.
Major Lauchheimer. who will probably be
selected to perform the trying and difficult
duty of Judge Advocate, is an authority on
naval law. He has served as Judge Advo-
cate of numerous courts of inquiry and
| court-martial. is graduate of law, and has
published books on naval law and naval
| procedure with respect to courts Of inquiry
and court-mart;al.
The precept, converting the court and
describing the matters to be investigated. is
now in course of preparation. 1t will be a
very comprehensive paper. It will set forth
in detail the object of the inquiry.
In order that the investigation may b.
| that the entire Santiago campaign shall be
the field, which will be subjected to micro
scopic examination by the court
Rear Admiral Schley's conduct at Glen
fuegos his delay at that point. in the face
of orders directing him to proceed to San
tiaso De Cuba; his decision after arriving
West. and his conduct in the battle Of
SANTIAGO VIII all be scrutinized by the
| court: and the pTeeept will SO direct.
the court will be directed to report its pro-
ceedings and the testimony taken, with a
1ull statement OF all the facts which II NAV
deem to be established by the evidence adj
| duced.
As the statute of limitations bars further
proceedings or punishment of any kind, the
| court will not be directed to report its opin-
! ion as to what further proceedings shall be
| inaugurated. The most that the depart-
| ment can do, which can in any way be con.
| structed as punishment. is to issue a gen.
| eral order announcing the findings OF the
courts, but even some naval authorities
! doubt IL the Secretary, in view of the article
{, of war quoted above. would be justified In
| taking this action.
| COURTS SESSIONS MAY
CONTINUE SEVERAL MONTHS.
The court will probably be in session sew.
J eral months. 1t will assemble in the ante.
room Of the ONCE Of the Secretary OF the
Navy. Its members will be in the undress
nesses will be required to appear before 1,
| in uniform. There will be a marine orderly
| at the door. The usual naval procedure viii
| be observed
When the court assemblies Rear Admiral
Schley will be asked IL he objects to any
member, and II he does 50 he will be re
quested to submit the reasons for his Oh
lection. An intimation of an objection will
be followed by the substitution Of another
well and truly examine and inquire, &C
cording to the evidence. the matter now be
fore 1t, without partiality." and the Jude,
Advocate will be sworn by the President t,
truly record the proceedings OF the cour
and the evidence to be given in the case II
hearing"
Each witness win be required 10 swea,
that the evidence he win give 'swiN be ID,
truth. whole truth and nothing but tn,