The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-16

counsel. today at the Shoreham Hotel
went over for the first time the prrlimi-
nary steps in the preparation Of his case
before the Court of Enquiry. which Will
convene in this city on September l.. The
conference OF the admiral and his attor-
ncys was held shortly before II o'clock.
i'm the suite of rooms occupied by Judge
Jere NJ Wilson, at the Shoreham, and
there were present Admiral schley, Judge
Wilson. Isidor Rayner, Attorney General
of Maryland. Capt James Parker, and NJ
n league. a friend Of the admiral
Arrangements for the conference be
tween Admiral Schley and his counsel,
were made several days ago The attor-
neys, as wen as the admiral. were reti-
cent in regard to the matters considered
or action taken at the meeting. which
lasted for some time.
Admiral Schley has left the entire con-
duct of the case to his counsel He will
give them all the assistance in his pow II,
but VIII offer very few suggestions and
little advice.
at the Arlington, where he is stopping.
with Mrs. Schley. He was rested after
his trip from New York, and breakfasted
early, his appetite being excellent He
read the morning Iapers until about 10
o'clock, when he received a call from
Judge Wilson. who returned TO Washing
ton from the North last night. a con-
sultation was held between the two which
lasted for twenty minutes.
Shortly before 1880 o'clock a telephone
message was received from Mr.. Rayner,
who is registered at the Shoreham, stat
ing that ne had arrived from Baltimore
In accordance with the plan agreed upon.
Admiral Schley. accompanied by Judge
Wilson, left the Arlington for the Shore
ham to hold the first consultation with his
counsel
Tho admiral walked the distance be
tween the two hotels. He was recogniz-
Ell by a few persons and greeted cordial
". At the Shoreham the admiral and TT.
Rayner met. Admiral Schley was greatly
pleased to see his old friend of the Bal
timore bar. and chatted pleasantly with
him. In the parlors Of the hostelry Judge
Wilson. Mr Rayne-. and the admiral
were joined by Mr.. league. The gentle
men engaged in earnest conversation for
nearly half an hour.
AT II O'Clock the party repaired TO the
suite Of rooms occupied by Judge Wilson.
where they were later joined by Captain
Parker. who viii assist in looking after
the interests Of Admiral Schley before
the Court Of Enquiry.
The conference lasted for nearly three
hours. Af-or an informal discussion Ad-
miTdl Schley made a statement Of his part
in the naval operations before Santiago.
His recital Of the situation from be-
ginning 10 end. 10 which the most careful
attention was paid by his counsel, was
complete and fun in every particular and
detail He went over the ground thor
oughly. and not the smallest point was
omitted The precept for the Court Of
Enquiry was taken up paragraph by par
agraph and fully discussed.
The line Of procedure in the case was de
cidod upon. the outline Of the conduct Of
the Schley side Of the matter being freely
discussed. Admiral Schey's attorneys
now have the case well in hand,-=nd are
prepared to enter the investigation. The
most important part Of the conference
waH the fact that number of new points
were made. favorable - Admiral Schlcy
which, II IS understood. have heretofore
been unsupported by the opposition.
These points are supported by certain
papers which Admiral SChlcy turned over
this morning to his counsel. They are OF
the greatest significance. and materially
strengthen the position Of Admiral SchIey
What these papers are OF what their ex-
act nature is was not divulged by the
lawyers who are conducting the case for
the admiral That they are Of the great
ct value, however was admitted
The list OF witnesses which viii be
summoned by Admiral Schley was. IL is
understood, gone over this morning. The
number is not yet complete. II includes
the various officers in command OF the
ships which took part IN the engagement
of Santiago. and other persons, whose
knOWledge 0r incidents and affairs bear
ing upon the subject is regarded 60 be- OF
value. The names. of the witnesses were
not given out
At the close Of the conference Admiral
S,hlcy was seen and smiled when asked
20 make statement.
There is really nothing can say said
the admiral except that we have been
hard Il work today. and ] have fully in
formed my counsel of what ! know Of this
question ] have presented them with the
complete facts ia my possession. and / am
satisfied with the progress which we have
made
Further 80 this Admiral SchIey de-
clined 90 talk. one Ia,s developed by the
conference was that the list OF witnesses
for the Navy Department Will De- imme-
diately asked Tor, and IL Is believed by
Admiral SChley's counsel that it will be
furnished, when Admiral Sch.ey will
make his FIRST move Just what the ma
ture Of this move will be was not uI-
vuIged. although Il is understood that II
will embrace the nIing OF certain papers
with the Navy Department.
Admiral SchIcy's attorneys are conf
dent OF the outcome Of the Court Of En-
quiry. Mr.. Rayner left the conference
shortly before o'clock this afternoon. by
which time it was supposed that the i'm
portant work under consideration had
been finished. He left the city for RaIti-
more this afternoon. but will return 10
Washington later.
Admiral Schey and his counsel will
hold a second consultation on Monday
morning at the Office Of Judge Wilson
Papers in the case viii be prepared here.
s. is understood which viii be presented
10 the Navy Department.
Up % "A late hour this afternoon Admi-
raj Schiey had not had an opportunity 20
call at the Navy Department. Neither
the Acting Secretary nor Rear Admiral
Crowninshleld has as yet seen him. Il IS
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