The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-09-12
Admiral SchIey Challenges the
Officers FL gibility.
TB COURT OF ENQUIRY OPENS.
Evidence TO Show the Bias Of the
Third Member offered.
BOSTON REPORTER TESTIFIES.

The Witness Offers Evidence TO Sub
stHntiatc the Interview in Which
Prejudice II said TO Have Becn
ShOwn-AdditionnI Testimony of "A
Similar Nature Adduced-Scenes
Preceding the Opening of the Ini-
tinI Session at the Navy Yard.
The Court Of Enquiry ordered by the
Navy Department to investigate the con-
duct of Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Sch.cy in the West Indian campaign Of
TIL Spauish-American war convened in
the guuners' workshop at the Navy Yard
at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
The most important incident Of the day
was the formal objection by Admiral
ScIley to Admiral Howison as a member
OF the Court
Witnesses were introduced to show that
Admiral Howisou had expressed an opin-
ion adverse TO Admiral SchIey- The first
witness was the Boston reporter who Sc
cured the interview with Admiral Howl
son about which there has been SO much
comment
Rear Admiral Benham was the first OF
the members OF the Court TO arrive. He
drove TO the Navy Yard in a carriage
sent for him by Admiral Terry, com
rnandant Of the yard, as did also Rear
Admiral Howison. il was just 1920
O'Clock when Admiral Benham arrived.
There were but few persons who recog-
nized him as he passed down the hall and
entered the Courts dressing room at the
eastern end of the building He was fol-
q
valise containing the uniform Of the rear
admiral. which the officer Immediately
proceeded 20 don
Ten minutes later Admiral Dewey, the
President Of the Court. reached the Navy
Yard. He drove in his private carriage.
With him rode his Chinese valet. The
Admiral vas in citizens clothes and was
received without demonstration save for
a few cheers from crowd Of small boys
who recognized him outside the main
gate
Awaiting the admiral at the entrance
10 the gunners' workshop were Rear Ad-
miral Terry, Captain Leutze, and Lieu
tenant Commander Bowyer. Admiral
Dewey walked beside Relr Admiral Terry
10 the elevator near the centre Of the
building. They were followed by Lieu
tenant Caldwell, his secretary, and sew
eral other officers. He bowed and smiled
as ne entered the court room and recog-
Hized friends awaiting the opening Of the
Court He went at once 10 his dressing
room and a few moments later emerged
clad in his glittering uniform Of gold and
lace
A few minutes later Rear Admiral How
ison arrived and Joined his colleagues in
the dressing room.
1t was exactly 1913 when the big Ar
Yard and as the vehicle rolled beneath
the broad arch Admiral Schley gave the
order 10 put the helm hard apOrt" and
the automobile executed a loop not total
y unlike the famous one made by the
Brooklyn. the AdmiraI's flagship at the
battle Of Santiago.
In the carriage with Admiral Schley
were his counsel, Judge Jere N. Wilson,
Hon. Isador Rayner, Capt James NJ Par
kCr, NJ A league. Of Baltimore: Lieut.
Z. w Wells, Admiral SchIey's flag secre-
tary. and the three witnesses who were to
testify TO statements alleged 10 have been
made BY Admiral Howison prejudiciaI to
Admiral SchIgy.
They were w. +. Spon. Of New York:
J. A Nichols. of Yonkers. y. Y. and F.
A. Frost. the author of the alleged inter
view in the Boston Record The party
was met by Admiral Terry. Captain
Leutze, and Lieutenant Commander Bow
yer.
Admiral Schley was attired I'm a dark
blue fatigue uniform Of the Navy He
went at once 70 his dressing room back
Of Ihe place reserved for the Court Ad-
miral Dewey at once stepped across the
hall and the two officers greeted each
other warmly
There was d similar greeting "A few min
utcs later between AdmiruIs Benham and
Howison- During tho time which inter
Yentd before the hour for the Court 70 as
Bemble there was an informal exchange Of
courtesies by an parties interested In the
investigation. Admiral Schley soon ef-
fected a change in his uniform and ap-
peared iU the court room.
There was strain Of excitement as the
hands Of old ''grandfathers" clock neared
the hour for the opening Of the Court.
Just as the ancient timepiece struck one
Admiral Dewey emerged from his pri-
vatc room. followed by other members
Of the Court They advanced to the Ia
ble and took seats. Admiral Dewey rails
ed the gavel which lay before him and
then 'ct II fail lightly upon the table. The
sOun0 brought a hush over the court
There was a moment Of suspense and
the Court Of Enquiry, which is to iuves-
tigate the conduct Of Rear Admiral schlev
during the Santiago campaign. had be-
gun Admiral Dewey said.
THE Court IS open"
During this time, Admiral SchIey stood
beside his counsel. Captain LemIy arose
and addressing the President Of the Court
proceeded 20 read Article 1871 Of the Navy
Regulations regarding the clearing of thu
court room when court Of enquiry
meets. When he had finished Admiral
Dewey said, smiling:
Instead of clearing the court room iu
this instance the Court viii itself with
draw"
The members flied out Of the room. and
going TO their private chamber. discussed
for fifteen minutes the procedure they are
70 follow. When the Court returned Cap
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