The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-07

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nerl said. mattered little. This whole con-
troversy apout the loop seemed to nave
been started to prove that the Brooklyn
ran away. When this failed an attempt
was made to drag in the alleged danger
to the Texas. The testimony of Captain
Cook. he declared, exploded both.
HODGSON CONTROVERSY.
Mr. Rayner then took up specification
No. 10, concerning the Hodgson contro-
versy. He sad he would not undertake
the task of extricating Leutenant-Com-
mander Hodgson from his predicament.
He read portions of Hodgson's testimony
and again fell back upon Captain Cook S
testimony as decisive of the point at Is
sue Captain Cook had said, MIR. Rayner
stated, that the danger of collls-on mad
never entered his head.
No one he said had intended to attack
Lieutenant Commander Hodgson. but the
entire controversy was Hodgson's own
fault. Imagine such a conversation be-
tween the commanding officer OF great
feet an. a subordinate officer at such Il
time. Even if Commodore Schley had
said. Dam the Texas, continued Mr.
Rayner ..it would not have been such a
very serious matter, as it could not have
been meant seriously. Down in Arundel
in Maryland. they use such language in
salutation, saying, Damn, you. how are
you? y
Mr.. Rayner then took up the first spec
ification-Admirll schleys conduct dur
ing the campaign. Now we come to
Mr. Woods and Me- Potts he began.
MIR Potts and Mr. Wood; MIR. Wood
and Mr.. Potts daughter in the court
After reading the testimony, of several
officers as to the splendid tearing of Adj
miral S hley, Mr. .Rayner read the test
mony of Mr.. Potts to the effect that the
Admiral appeared nervous-".that he got
up and sat down. $40
BITTER RIDICuLE.
Lieutenant Potts. won't On Mr.. Ray
ner. has covered himsehs with rcnowr.
His name will echo through the ages of
-undy.ng fame. Wfea Manila shall be for
forgotten and SANTIAGO buried in oblivion,
the name of Pot s shall !ive. Whenever
an admiral or a commodore or Il captain
is engaged III the carnage of mortal ccn-
nict. Beware of Potts: beware of your
looks; &c careful how YOU walk; be cure
full how you sit down: be reserved and
reticent in Your spec h. Mo1el Your en-
tire course and conduct of action accord
ing TO Potts. that precious; child % tn
kindergarten, who confesses that he was
away. scared when he was-in battle. but
who unfortunately. was never engagea
in any battle sufficient enough TO arouse
his tirnidity. G
At this point CAPTAIN Lemly protested.
and his protest led to a dramatic scene
in the COURTROOM.
'"Nr. President" said Captain Lemly
z"Lieuter. nj Comm nier Potts has never
said that he was ALWAYS scared when lie
was in battle. Many instances have oc-
/ Cured in which. counsel has absolutely
mis- stated tho evidence, and I think h
should be compelled t" abide absolute =
by the facts, particularly when he is at
tempting to traduce tin rc2utatian of "a:
officer EIc has 10 right to speak III this
manner OF an officer who If above my
such assault"
MI Rayner: "And you have no right to
trnG,r-r the reputation Of Admiral
Schlcy."
MUTUAL APOLOGIES.
! Captain Lemly: Counsel gets up and
says that we arc, in the discharge OF q
most painful duty, trying to traduce Ad-
miral Schey.'
! Mr. Rayner: 81 have borne willing tes-
| tirony to the ii?lpartiality with which
| he has tried his case and the delicate
| position he occupies, but 1 do ask my
| brother not to get up and contradict me
| and say that | am unreliable when
read the testimony that sustains me.
Admiral Dewey: The court, Of course
will read all the testimony that has beer
| given; we will be governed by the testi-
| mony We know exactly what Lieuten-
| ant Commander Potts said. He said lie
was scared but counsel did enlarge 6
! little on IT,
Mr.. .Rayner: Yes, I probably did en-.
! large"
! CAPTAIN Iernly: And that said, am
| sorry / made the remark.
Admiral Dewey: 1T is only one day
more and I think we ought to get along
peacefully.
Mr.. Rayner then took up the fifth speci
| fjcation. alleging disobedience Of the
orders CT May 18th. Eie argued thai
! there was nothing positive in the De
! partn.ent's information. in other words
! the dispatch was not a mandatory order
| Besides every commander at the front
| had certain discretion even IN carrying
| out manda tor. orders.
| NELSON DlsOBEYED.
| Mr.. Rayner told in graphic language
! nov, Nelsors had tsisobeyed orders al
Copenhagen. and had won immortal
| fame If Commodore sch!ey had dis
| honestly disobeyed orders, if he had
| betrayed his country, if he had disobeyed
! in bad faith. Mr. Rayner said. it would
| call for condenna ton.
rs commanding officer away from
| home he asked, ito be stripped of every
prerogative that he ought to possess, In
| order to determine upon the eXigences
| of the occasion? If he acts honestly
| according to the best judgment and light
that he has, is he to be branded and
consigned to ignominy becauce someone
| else in the same situation might have
| adopted a different course? 1t is easy
enough at this hour to pass criticism
upon the conduct of the campaign. THE
!5uuestion. however. IS otto determine
what is the condition of our minds to-
| day, hut what was the condition of Ad-
| miral Schley's mind at the hour when tbs
events took place.
mr.. Rayner then took UP the consider
| alton OF specification 4. covering ..rhe
| circumstances attending the arrival az
!. tho Flying Squadron off Santiago. the
| reasons for its retrograde turn westward
and departure from. off Santiago anu the
/ prcrriety thereof
ABSOLUTELY JUSTIFIED.
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