Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16

anxiously waiting to hear the courts
decision. Later the official copy was
brought to the hotel by a messenger
from the navy department.
New York, Dec. 16.-CoL Parker, OF
Almiral Schley's counsel, reached Perth
Amboy, N. j., Saturday. Until he
alighted from the train he had not heard
the result of the court of inquiry as
made public by Secretary Long. When
told the purport of the two reports he
said:
Until have read the reports in full
I cannot say more than this: Admlrai
Dewey knows what was right. He, bet
ter than any one else in tne world. was
qualified to judge this case. He is the
one man living, besides Admiral Schiey,
who conducted campaign and fought
a battle with modern ships under mod
ern conditions. He probably found
there was a difference between theory
and practice, and Judged Schley in the
light of his own experience. The other
two members of the court were high
minded men of the highest character,
and men who would not misjudge know
ingly or willingly. They never had the
experience the admiral had, and prob
ably did not see things in the same
light as he did. We shall leave the mat
ter to the judgement of the people of
the country, confident that in the just
popular mind the findings Of Admiral
Dewey will lc SUSTAINED"
Hobaon With Schley.
Bloomington, Ind, Dec. 16.-Richmond
P. Hobson, who sunk the, Merrimac,
when asked as to the result of the
Schley inquiry, said:
"I would plead to be excused, as it is
a delicate matter for me to discuss.
am sorry that so worthy an officer and
man as Admiral Schley has proved hins
self to be is thus criticised. I am sure
he did his full duty. as he thought, for.
as have said, he was most worthy
officer
II deeply respect not only Admiral
schley, but each member of the board
who heard the case, but am in posi-
ton that can not express myself as to
the justification Of the courts finding. It
is an unfortunate matter for all con-
cerned."
From the tone of Captain Hobson's re-
marks he left no doubt that his sympa-
thies were with Schley. said that both
Schley and Sampson were his personal
friends.
New York Praises Dewey.
New York, Dec. 16.-The finding OF
the Schley court Of inquiry is the chief
topic Of conversation at the army and
navy clubs. at the navy yard, and else
where.
Park Benjamin. a lawyer. who is a
gra duate CT the naval academy and
head Of the Navl Arch Association, said:
II want to express my admiration for
the magnanimity, courage and indepen-
dence shown by Admiral Dewey. His
ection under the circumstances is un-
examrled in the history Of the depart
ment None but those familiar with the
extreme conservatism and respect for
tradition which characterizes the navy
can appreciate his holiness. He recog-
nized that the real question in which the
public was interested was who actually
destroyed the Spanish fleet. The victor
of Santiago now stands recognized by
the victor Of Manila
William II. Stayton OF the law firm of
Stayton & Campbell. counsel for Rear
Admiral Sampson. expressed view di-
nmterically opposite to that held by
Mr.. Benjamin. Admiral Dewey made
a great mistake in rendering such an
opinion he said. "He had no right to
mention In his report matters which he
excluded from the trial. His opinion as
to who was in command at Santiago and
tho credit due the officer was entirely
uncalled for
Hear Admiral Henry Erben. retired,
when seen in regard to the report of the
Scliley court, said: There is just one
an glad that an officer in the navy has
been entirely exonerated of the charge
OF cowardice. This result is not only
known here. but goes all over the world.
and 1t is something for all of us to be
glad about that an officer Of high rank
has been so completely exonerated of
the charge OF cowardice never knew
but one navy man wearing the United
States uniform who was a coward. He
was an enlisted man and was drowned.
I don't want to discuss the report in
any other way"
The finding caused much surprise
among the officers and men at the
Brooklyn navy yard. Officers and men
who had followed closely the testimony
given before the court had believed that
the verdict would be complete vindi-
cation of the rear admiral by the entire
court.
The supplemental statement by Ad-
miral Dewey was generally approved.
The fact that the president OF the court,
a man who had himself fought and van-
quished Spanish fleet. had found for
Schley was regarded as being peculiarly
by the men at the local
yard.
Among the sailors aboard the ships
lying at the yard almost unanimous dis
approval was expressed with regard to
the findings of the majority of the court.
COMMERCE OF CUBA.
Statement Shows In
crease of Exports and Decrease of
Imports.
Washington, Dec. 16.-The compare
tive statement of the commerce of Cuba
for the fiscal wears of 1901 and 1870 is