Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1901-12-18
THE SCHLEY COURT
THE ADMIRAL FOUND. GUILTY
ON ELEVEN COUNTS.

Dewey Signed the Report ohly us a Mat
tor of Form, but the Personal Bravery
of the Commander OF tho Fleet Is Ac-
knowlcdged by the Court.
Washington, Dec. IA Washington
went wild last night when the findings
of the Schley court of inquiry we're
announced. The news had been ex-
pected hourly during The late afternoon
and evening, and by the time tile first
extras containing the report made their
appearance the public was keyed up to
the highest pitch There was prac-
tlcally but one opinion heard after the
news became generally known That
was that the findings of the court were
as unjust as were the prosecutions to
which Schley was subjected before he
asked for an inquiry, and that the very
fact of the result of the long and te-
dious trial being unfavorable to him
would have the effect of raising him
higher than ever in the estimation of
the people who have watched and
commended his course. Many kind
things were also said of Admiral
Dewey, whose supplemental report in
favor of Schley will unquestionably do
much in the way of regaining for him
the public esteem he lost by his ac-
tions subsequent to his return after
his victory at Manila The names of
Dewey and Schley were affection
ately coupled, and had either of them
appeared on the streets an ovation
second to none of those of the past
except as to the number of people par
ticipating, would have been given
them last night.
1t is freely stated by members of
congress that the manner in which
the inquiry has terminated will have
the effect of causing congressional
investigation to be instituted
Public feeling is all for Schley,
and it is said that his friends will
see that he is indicated, even though
he himself is not disposed to go any
further in the matter
Washington. December 1.-THE re-
port of the schley court of inquiry was
promulgated by Secretary Long tonight.
There are two reports. Admirals BEN
ham and Ramsey concurring in the
first. which is signedby Admiral Dew
Dewey makes separate report. The
maioriy report condemns Admiral schley,
on eleven points, while Admiral Dewey
sustains him In most particulars. The
majority opinion finds in brief
That Admiral Schley should have
\ proceeded with the utmost dispatch to
NCienfuegos and maintained a close
blockade;
n That he should have endeavored to
have obtained information of the
!. Spanish squadron there;
/, That he should hawke proceeded to
Santiago with dispatch;
= That he should not have made the re-
Upgrade movement;
NThat he should have obeyed the de-
pstments order;
that he should have endeavored to
: capure the Spanish vessels in Santa
CO..
Th,t he did not do his utmost to de-
strosthe Colon;
, Thu he caused the squadron to lose
: distans in the loop of the Brooklyn:
= Thathe thereby caused the Texas to
: back;
ThatRs did injustice to Hodgson;
That Wis conduct in the campaign
! was characterized by vaclllation, dill
: atorinesstsnd lack of enterprise;
That hip official reports on the coal
+ supply were misleading and inaccurate;
That his conduct during the battle
was self Possessed and that he en-
couraged by exposing his own person
Q his subordinAe officers and men,
e Baltimore. Md. Dec. 14.-Isador
9 Raynor- chief counsel for Admira
9 schley showed keen disappointment
: when. the findings of the court of in
d quiry were communicated to him. H,
}. announced that he would go to Wash
It ington as soon as his engagement
e flwould permit, and he will counse
Admiral Schley to fight the case to
finish by every appeal that is possible