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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-17
A PROTEST IS TO BE MADE
By Admiral Sc1ey Against the Findings Inquiry
Action Against Maclay Not Or.

Washington, December 16. 49, Admiral
Schley was in consultation all this after
noon with his counsel, Hon. Isadore Ray
nor, and Mr.. VI. league, also General Felix
Agnus OF Baltimore and Congressman
Schirm of Maryland. After the conference
Admiral schley authorized Mr.. league to
make the following statement:
1--WE have been in consultation as TO what
further proceedings shall he taken. Moth
Ing definite has been determined upon so
far as civil or criminal action Of any kind
against Maclay and his sponsors is concern
ed Maclay's claim that the findings OF the
court are yiudicauon for himself and his
book is absolutely spurious. There are no
less than half dozen instances in the
book-even II he were to accept the findings
of the court and incorporate them in the
volume, and change 1t 10 suit the findings
which would still he criminal libel"
Mr., league during the forenoon present
ed the following to Secretary Long;
washington, ID. c., December 10, 1901.
Sir; | have the honor TO most respect
fully request that you withhold your APP
proyal from the findings OF the court of in
qury recently held ut the navy yard in
the city of Washington, Of when Admiral
George Dewey was president, until such
time as / may have an opportunity to file
statement Of objections thereto and ! there.
fore request that you do not dissolve the
court until action shall have been taken
"W. S. Schley,
"Rear Admiral u. S. y.
'Isadore RaynoT,
counsel for Applicant Before Said Court
of inquiry"
He asked the secretary to Indicate his
probable action in the premises. The sec
IA,
granted and his action on the findings and
the dissolution OF the court withheld until
the objections were received and ne had
had an opportunity 10 consider them. He
stated that he would communicate with
Admiral schley in writing and asked how
long time counsel desired to present their
objections.
Mr.. league replied that they would be
ready for presentation by Thursday or Fri
day of this week.
Eve will except 20 the findings OF the
court" said Mr.. Teagne, "and make de-
mand that the majority opinion be disap-
proved by the secretary as contrary to the
evidence and the pertinent facts In the
case, which the court has not considered
nor acted upon"
While Mr.. league would not say that
such action would be taken, be pointed out
the fact that they could appeal from the
secretary's action to the president OF the
United States.
Admiral schley has been relieved from
further duty In connection with the court
of inquiry.
Since the court Of inquiry rendered its
verdict, Rear Admiral schley has received
large number Of letters and telegrams all
containing expressions of confidence and
esteem and offers Of assistance. To answer
these personally would be a work OF such
magnitude that the admiral has addressed
the following letter 70 the Associated Press,
which he asks TO be published:
'Io the Associated Press.
Washington. p. C.. December 1s. ieoi.--
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| court" said Park Benjamin. one Of the
leading lawyers Of New York, "resolyes
itself into three divisions:
81. The cowardico issue, IN which the
court voted unanimously in favor OF Schlcy
and against Macay, whose written charges
were entirely rcfuted, ., The nctual events
the blockade movement leading up TO and
Including the tactics OF the battle of San
tago ON this issue the court was divided.
Admiral Dcwey's decision being dlametr-
caly opposed to that OF Admiral Ramsay
and Admiral Benham. AS between the rel
alive merits OF these opposing views, the
public must judge. g. That OF Schley's do.
Ing his utmost to attack the Colon on
this point the court apparently decided adj
versely to Admiral Schley. II this decision
can he regarded as n verdict and Schley
assigns error he is justly entitled TO re.
view OF the whole proceedings In my iudg
ment, the error lies in the Interpretation OF
the order then In force Of the navy depart
mcnt, which prohibited the risking OF bat
tleships against fortihcStions 1t Is for a
reviewing tribunal 10 say whether or not
the court erred I'm Interpreting these orders.
There is no tribunal which can review this
question except congress
II should like to point out as significant
fact that In acqulttlng schley Of cowardice
and in censurlng him for not doing his ut
most in destroying the Colon the court
used the words Of the penal articles In the
act for the government Of the navy. The
majority, however, In censuring him for
'yacillation, dilatorlness and lack Of opter-
prise RETAINED from using the words Of
the act and substituted Instead substan-
TALLY the same words which the navy de-
partment used two years ago when II de-
fined and condoned Schleys Shortcomings
In other words the majority apparently did
not ind Schley censurable for ofe1ses IN
der the articles OF war. but for ofrenses
as originally defined by the navy depart
ment."
"win schley win bis case IL he appeals
to congressi"
II have not the slightest doubt OF 1t.
The court or better. the investigating com
mittee, at the outset so limited the scope
Of It's inquiry that much evidence favorable
10 schiey was excluded. Congress will eS-
clude no evidence"
Cincinnati, ohis. December 1e.-General
Nelson A. Miles arrived here today, accom-
panied by Mrs Miles. In speaking Of the
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finding Of the Scblcy court Of inquiry Gen
eral Miles said: II am willing to take
tho judgment of Admiral Dewey in the
matter. lie has been a commander of q
feet and as such has known the anxictcs
aud responsibilities which rest on man
under those circumstances lie was In
strumental In the destruction of one span.
sh feet and knows and realizes the fecliug
that encompasses an officer under such con
ditIons.
a think Dewey has summed M the mat.
ter IN clear and concise manner and
believe his conclusion will he Endorsed Ivy
the patriotic people Of the United States.
! have no sympathy with the efforts which
have been made to destroy the honor OF
an officer under such circumstances"
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TREATY HAS BEEN RATIFIED.
oth the Senators from Texas Opposed Bailey Gives
Statement of His Reasons for Doing So

rsinestion resolution viii be adopted. but
said he was convinced that there are few
senators who are really satisfied with the
treaty. He believed & would have been
possible to secure treaty which would
give entire satisfaction. and he sharply
criticized the state department for failing
10 do so. He took the position that IL
would have been sufficient TO abrogate the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty and said that Eng.
land knew well enough that with the re.
suit accomplished. she could very well
trust the United States to maintain the
neutrality OF the canal, as this country had
been prepared TO do so for many years
Among the other speakers OF the day
were Senators Clay. Fairbanks, McCum.
Der. McLaurin (Missl, Cuberson Crexas),
Mallory, Mason, Tillman. BACON and Bate.
Senator Clay contended that the treaty
should he ratified because Il secured the
abrogation OF the Clayton. Bulwer treaty
Senator Mason made a strong plea for
the treaty, expressing his qualification that
American diplomacy had secured such a
triumph as was the treaty over the orig
lnal -PRuncefotc agreement.
senator Bscons speech was made in con
nection with a motion to amend the treaty
In presenting this amendment, he said he
was la favor OF canal and would vote
for the treaty with the Davis amendment.
He said he opposed the treaty because he
did not believe 1t would give the United
states full control of the canal He said
that Great Britain rejected the amended
Hay-Pauncefote treaty, but sent us another
treaty about Identical with the former
treaty as amended except as regards the
Davis amendment. He considered that fact
the most important feature OF the whole
treaty.
Senator Culherson offered nm amendment
TO insert the Davis amendment for the
last section, This was defcated-l5 10 O.
as follows;
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NOMINATIONS BY PRESIDENT.
Long List of Appointments Submitted
for Approval of the Senate.

for Approval of the Senate.
Washington, December l6.-The president
today sent the following nominations 10
10 be consul Of the United States at
Warsaw, Russia: Angus Campbell tho
State given.
10 be surveyor OF customs for the dis
trlct Of San Francisco: Joseph 5. Spear, Jr.
10 be United States marshal for the
southern district of Indian Territory; b.
Il TO ,'i be postmasters: George H. Roberts,
Jr at Brooklyn, y. Y. Clayton McMlchael,
10 be secretary Of the Territory OF Arl.
IONA: Isaac St0ddard.
TO be collector Of customs: Patrick r..
Garrett, New Mexico, district OF Paso del
Army. artillery corps: To be first lien
tenant John L. Hughes, California: Sam
ueI s. O'Connor, New York, Allen D. Ray-
mond, Pennsylvania; Jacob +. yyke, at
70 O. be second lleutenants: william w.
Ballard, Jr., OF Virginia.
Cavalry, to be second lieutenant; Albert
Infantry, 10 be second leutenants:
George H. Goodrich Indiana; Donald c.
Mcclellan. New York Harold S. Paree,
Rhode Island; Reynold r. Wood, New
Navy. to be past assistant surgeons: As
fstanf Surgeon Elton c. Huntington; As
sstnnt Surgeon John 3. Dennis
l'ostmasters: Arkansas. w $. Holt, Lit
tie Rock Enoch IT. Vance. Malvern; ID. F.
Taylor osceola. Texas, Patrick p. Gibbs,
Paris.
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| beg TO express through the medium oi
the Associated Press my gratitude and
heartfelt thanks for the kind words and
evidences of interest In my welfare which
] have received from all parts Of the
United States. The magnitude OF the cor
respondenee renders It impossible for nc
personally to acknowledge MY appreciation
to one and all. Very truly yours
winfield Scott Schley
Rear Admiral U. s. n"
Late today Secretary Long acknowledged
the receipt of request from Admiral
Schley for permission 10 nlc bin Of ex-
cepuons The secretary granted the re-
quest and allowed until Friday next in
which to submit the bill.
A subject much controverted is whether
Admiral Dewey had OF had not dissented
from tho opinion OF the majority that
Schey's conduct prior 10 June /, 1898, was
characterized by "vacllatIon, dilatorincss
and lack of enterprise" Some officers
claimed that Dewey had not In terms dis.
scented from this. On the other hand, It
was argued that he had not In terms dis.
scented from any OF the conclusions, but
had merely registered his own opinion,
and That his dissent fran Lhe charge OF
''yacfIlation. diiatoriness and lack Of en-
terprlse" was shown by bis Endorsement
OF the movements off CleDfnegos, the
two blockades, the journeys TO Cienfue-
COS and Santiago and other matters
which occurred before June l.
Secretary Long is now face to face with
the delicate question OF how TO approve
the report. 1t Is reported that he will
approve only the majority report, and
viii let Deweys statement stand simply
as the expression Of an Individual opinion,
with no official recognition whatever. Mr..
Long will not say whether he intends TO
sign both reports or only one. and II IL
understood that he has not yet made IN
his mind.
A point Of interest In connection with
the report is that both the majority and
minority went outside the ten points OF
the precept. Ramsay and Benham crit
icIsed schley's progress from Key wess
10 Cienfuegos, which is not mentioned In
the preeept, and Dewey held that schley
was In command d1ng the battle, which
was also outside the ten points. These
are the only cases In which the court took
advantage OF Secretary Longs permission
to go outside the points enumerated. Evil
dence on both questions was given before
the court, as well as on eItraneOus CUES
tons.
New York. December 1.-THE findings
OF the Sehley court Of inquiry, ia which
Rear Admlrals Benham and Ramsay cen
sured Schley on all points, hut found MIN
not a coward, aud In which Admiral Dewey
sustained schley On most points and gave
him credit for the Santiago victory, was
the chief topic Of conversation today at the
army and navy and other clubs. The Jus
tice of the two yerdicts was also eagerly
discussed by lawyers and others who have
been more or less intimately connected
with the case.
'qss yAsis matter VI the decision ef M
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LAST OBSTACLE r
-
Treaty Concerning Danis
Almost Comp

Washington. December@e,
OF the negotiations W.
progress between secrMy
Brun, the Danish miM
Gle TO the preparatory
sion whereby the
come POSSESSED Of elisS ~
dian islands haycssFEin ssur'
said the treaty methods
senate before thsartlculars..
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General Observations.

Observations taken by United States
weather bureau at p. M, 10Th meridian
time; Tempera- Rain.
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1IlyaaR

Errfisge; also bleod
I'D Skin Disease,
syphilis, Eruptions,
Hair Failing, Bone
Pains, Sore Threat,
Ulcers, rwelliREs,
Effects Of Mercury,
Kidney and BLADDER
Troubles, w e q X
Back, II urn ng
Urine. IBcentinence.
Gonorrhea. elect.
Structure, recelye
Searching Treat
! cure for life. Both
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aud Rupture cured
Tithout operation
Address.
ETT9 & DYAR,
New Orleans, La.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington, December 16.-Eastern
Texas-Falr Tuesday; probably colder in
northern portion. Wednesday fair; colder
in southern portion; light variable winds
becoming northerly.
Oklahoma and Indian Territorles-Fair
and colder Tuesday. Wednesday fair.
northeriy winds
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CUT THIS OUT

And bring to Ben WIbush's Drug Store
Dollar purchase Of perfumery, soaps,
drugs, patent medicines or cigars. This
special offer is not good on Wholesale
prices, nor will It De accepted after De-
oember 25, 1901.
Post, Dec. 18th.
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CONSULTING SOUTHERN MEN.
President Roosevelt Carefully Consider
ing Applicants for Office.

President Roosevelt Carefully Consider
ing Applicants for Office.
Washington December f6.-Presidcnt
Roosevelt is adopting the plan of securing
information from democratic senators and
representatives. regarding applicants for Of
Zee In the South. Today he consulted Sen
ators Foster and McEuery aud Representa-
lives Broussard Of Louisiana regarding
Louisiana appointments He had list or
about nifty applicants for places, fror
collector Of New orleans down 70 mir A., a
Offices concerning whom he requeste4 rye
formation. snsoisyis 8,
The president also consulted Rep 5slssns
tives Clayton, Thompson and s,nsIn
State. II is understood that the prrmaiorrSs
Is disposed TO reappolDs Messrs. Wal Lesss
Bryan, and Bingham, respectively, DECAY, la
ard collector Of internal revenue Stunted y
He Is very DESTROYS of harmoment. Lack
existing republican factions In ~. Impeysris
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TITS g. BE IS q UfNH,
IharIes ST.. New Orleans. La.
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j. OonovaI, Jr., Files Deed Of Trust.
Paris, Texas. December 10. John Dono.
val. Jr.. dry goods merchant, has filed n
deed Of trust for the benefit Of his cred
itors. The liabilities are about 5000 and
the assets $4,000
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Cincinnati, ohis. December 1e.-General
Nelson A. Miles arrived here today, accom-
panied by Mrs. Miles. In speaking Of the
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Senator Racon offered an amendment
striking out OF the preamble In reference
to the Clayton Bulwer treaty. the words
without imparlng the general principle OF
naturalization established in article VIII OF
that convention"
Also the following in article II, relating
to tho purchase OF stock: Subject TO tho
provisions Of the present treaty" Also all
Of article Ill relating to the naturalization
OF the canal; also all OF article Nv declar.
ing against change OF territorial sover.
eighty.
All this WAS embodied In one amendment
and was defeated rs to 6O--as follows:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
OUR COPS

here in Waterbury have duties which are hard. trying and disagreeable enough without asking them to carry their dinner, or. as some would call it, their lunch, when going out on their respective beats. We'll, we are well aware there are quite few people who would prefer to see them get nothing to eat at all, but we feel diff ferent toward the poor fellows. We think they should get the very best the market affords and lots of it; and since they are compelled to carry their grub they should be allowed to car " bottle or a "growler,' but have an Inspector see that nothing stronger than good Tea or Coffee is contained in them Now, the cops. are notthe only people who carry their dinner. There are thousands who do so and Me have just received a large consignment of the very best Lunch Boxes made in the United States. They are the Gill man folding box. In other words, when yon empty the box. fold it up and put it in your pocket; then it's out of your way We will give you one with each pound of our warranted good Baking Powder, or We will give you one for a few of our Tea and Cof- fee checks, or we will sell them to you very reasonably for cash at
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
CUP FOR THE YACHTS

New York, April 12.-The World says: A magnificent cup is to. be offered today by one of the best known yachtsmen i'll New York for a race between the Constitution, the In dependence and the Columbia. The offer is the result of the declaration of W. Butler Duncan, Jr, manager of the new cup defender, that he could not get too many races for the Con- stitution. He said he wished to en- ter her whenever suitable prizes were offered, providing the courses had plenty. of clear water The man who is to donate the trophy is the com modore of one of the most important of the Sound yacht clubs. His name is not to be made public until he com municates with Thomas W. Lawson of Boston: B. D. Morgan and A1r Duncan of the Independence, Columbia and the Constitution, respectively. If the race is arranged 1t will take place over the Larchmont course.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
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NOW
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
NO REPORT FROM CONFERENCE

New York, April lo,-At the office of President Warren of the Central Railroad of New Jersey no2 informa- ton could be obtained this morning in regard to the conference which was in progress at Communipaw between the employees of the road and Superinten- dents Olhausen and Wentz. represent ing the company. Mir Warren has nothing to say was the message sent out in response to a request for an in terview
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
Ladies Jackets

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
Rainy Day Walk'
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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
STEEL TRUST INSURANCE.
The Steel Combine Will Have It's Own
 Insurance Company.

Insurance Company.
 New York, April 12.-The Herald says: It is now q project of the officials of the United States Steel cor pOratiOn to go into the insurance busi- ness on behalf of the company. The corporation, it is expected, will insure its own property against fire and create an accident insurance depart ment also., The plan is to establish q sinking fund for these purposes. At the office of the Federal Steel company where President, Charles NJ. Schwab, of the steel corporation is now making his headquarters, it was said that the matters were in all embryo state and it would be premature to talk about them. M
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-12
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