Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-10
THE scHLEY COURT.
Injury to Mckinley Not Likely to Defer
the Inquiry.

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Washington Sept. 10.-Admiral Dew
ey and Rear Admiral Benham. mem
bers of the Schley court of inquiry, were
at the navy department yesterday con-
sulting with officials in regard to the
arrangements for the investigation.
They did not consider the question of
an objection to Rear Admiral Howison,
as discussion of that matter would be
inopportune at this time.
The possibility of postponement Of
the sitting of the court was discussed
informally, and the understanding is
that the entire matter depends upon the
condition Of the president next Thurs
day, when the court Is to meet.
Should the presidents condition be
precarious on Thursday there will be
no sitting of the court, and it is even
possible that out of respect to Mr.. Nc
kinley, even should his condition con-
Itinue to improve. the court may ad-
journ for several days. This matter,
however. has not been definitely decid-
ed upon.
Lieutenant Commander Schroeder,
naval governor OF Guam. who was ex-
Iecutiye officer Of the MASSACHUSETTS
during the Santiago campaign, has ar
rived in Washington and was at the
navy department yesterday morning.
He was one of the first witnesses sum-
moned home after the court of inquiry
was ordered. His name appears upon
the list of witnesses to be called by the
navy department. He saw the acting
secretary of the navy this morning and
then had talk with Captain Lemly,
the Judge advocate of the court.
Lieutenant Commander w. H South
erland, who is also witness for the
navy department. was also in to see
Captain Lemly yesterday, as was Lieut..
c. II. Harlow, who has been here for
several days. Lieutenant Harlow's
name is on both lists. Lieut.. Edward
McCauley, who is witness for Rear
Admiral Schley, is in Washington, and
registered at the department. yesterday.
Lieut.. Alexander Sharpe, Jr who was
on the Vixen during the Santiago cam
ipaign. also has arrived in response to a
summons from the department to ap-
pear before the court of inquiry.
Capt. #. A. Cook, who commanded the
Brooklyn during the battle Of Santiago,
yesterday repeated to Rear Admiral
Schley. Judge Wilson. Captain Parker.
and Mr.. Rayner, the rear Admiral's
counsel, his story OF the West Indian
campaign. The story was an interest
ing one. Judging from the length of time
occupied in the recital.
Rear Admiral Schley and his counsel
We're closeted in the apartments of
Judge Wilson from 10 o'clock in the
morning until late in the afternoon
going over the case. The most impor-
tant feature of the question, as devel-
oped yesterday. however. was the inter-
view with Captain Cook. His testimony
will be of the utmost Importance. as he
was in the thick of the fight at Santia-
go and witnessed the entire battle. His
knowledge of other matters in connec-
ton with the campaign. 1t is UNDER
stood, will be Of great value to Rear
Admiral Schley.
Lieut.. James S. Sears Schley's nag
during the West Indian cam
paign, also was present at the confer
'ence at the hotel. He was examined all
go by the counsel for Rear Admiral
schley, and his testimony before the
court Of inquiry will be especially valu-
able.
The other officers of the Brooklyn who
We're in the city have left, and will not
return until their testimony Is needed
before the court of inquiry.
1t has been practically decided that
after the first day the court will meet at
10 o'clock a. M, take recess at noon.
meet again at 1 p. M, and adjourn for
the day at 3 p. m.
Capt. Henry W. Carpenter Of the
United States marine corps has been
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