The Van Buren press., 1901-12-21
S'HEY HAS DEFENDERS.
The Unfortunate Naval Contro-
versy Continues On the
Center of the Stage.
CONGRESS CALLED ON TO TAKE ACTION.
Numerous Bills and Resolutions introduced,
All Intended to Give Honor and RecOg.
milton to the Officer Whom Admiral
Dewey Says Was In Command In the
Battle on Santiago.

NuSuiuSt tou, lJtC. lo.-hCpIcSCh'u
tive Wheeler, of Kentucky, member
of the house committee on naval Of
fairs, yesterday introduced resolu-
tion for an investigation of the Schley
case. The resolution recites the re-
suits of the recent court of inquiry,
and adds:
Whereas, Admiral George Dewey,
recognized as the foremost naval Of
ficer of the republic, entirely disa-
grees and dissents from the opinion
of his colleagues on said board of
inquiry; and,
Whereas, The American people de-
sire that the conduct of Rear-Admiral
Schley should be investigated and
passed upon by citizens of the repub-
lie in nowise connected or identified
with the navy department; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the committee on
naval affairs of the house of repre-
sentatives be directed to inquire into
the conduct of Rear-Admiral Schley
from the time he assumed control OF
the flying squadron to and including
the engagement with the Spanish fleet
off the coast of Cuba"
Provision is made for a report to
the house of representatives and au-
thority is given to send for persons
and papers.
Senator McComas, of Maryland, to-
day will introduce in the senate, the
following resolutions:
"Whereas, Commodore Schley was
the senior officer of our squadron on
the morning of July 3, 1898; and,
"Whereas, He was in absolute com.
mand and is entitled to the credit due
to such commanding officer for the
glorious victory which resulted in the
total destruction of the Spanish
ships; be 1t
Enacted, That Rear-Admiral Win
field Scott Schley, of the United
States navy, retired, be hereafter paid
out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated the same
pay uItl ulioNulNt lNNNiNt' w
rear-admiral on the active list of said
navy at the date of his retirement
by reason of age"
Representative Griffith, of Indiana,
introduced resolution for an in
vestigation Of the navy department,
and of the Schley case. The pre-
amble expresses confidence in Ad.
mral Schley, recites the allegation
of the Maclay history and refers TO
reports that Capt. Crowninshield and
other naval officers were furnished
proofs Of this history. The large
amounts of prize money received by
Admiral Sampson and Capt. Chad
wick, and the small amounts re-
ceived by Admiral Schley and the
captains Of the ships participating IN
the Santiago battle are set forth as
among the subjects to be investi.
gated.
Representative Shirm, of Maryland,
introduced resolutions which, 1t Is
said, to considerable extent, repre-.
sent the views of the Maryland dele
CATION in congress. After reciting
the opinion of Admiral Dewey in the
recent court OF inquiry, the resolu'
tions recite as follows:
"T'hat the opinion and finding Of
Admiral George Dewey be, and it is
hereby indorsed as the only opinion
and finding justified by the evidence
adduced and pertinent facts estab.
lished before the court of inquiry.
"That the thanks of congress nre
hereby extended to the said Rear.
Admiral Schley, retired and to the
officers and me-. under his command
for their brave ard efficient conduct
in achieving the victory over the
Spanish feet under the command Of
Admiral Ccrvera.
"Thnt Rear-Admiral Schley be
placed upon the list of retired rear
admirals of the United States navy
with the full rank, grade, privileges,
emoluments and pay of officers OF
said rank in active service"
Representative Gaines, Of Tennes'
see. introduced n resolution reciting
the unparalleled achievement Of Ad.
miral Schley in destroying the entire
Spanish squadron with consummate
skill and terrible celcrity."
The resolutions make the opinion
OF Admiral Dewey the opinion Of con-
gress.
Representative Ball, OF Texas, In.
troduced u resolution, giving the
thanks OF congress TO Admiral
Schley.
Representative Cummings, Of New
York, introduced u resolution direct.
ting the secretary Of the navy TO pre-.
sent u sword Of honor TO Admiral
Schley and TO strike of bronze
"schley medals" for the officers and
men who participated In the bnttlc
Of Santiago. An appropriation OF
$4,000 IN made.
Representative Mudd, Of Maryland,
also introduced resolution relative
70 Admiral Schley, as follows'
"Resolved, That the thanks OF con.
grcss and OF the American people are
hereby rendered TO Rcnr.Admlral
Winfield Scott Schley, and the oiii'
GERS md men under his command
for their victory over the Spanish
forces and the destruction Of the
Spanish feet In the naval battlc ON
Santiago de Cubn, July 3, isos,"
Mr.. Mudd says the resolution In not
the result Of any concerted netlon by
the Maryland delegation, and repre-.
santa hla lnllyIlunl ylewa.