The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-04

Washington. March 4.-Secretary Of the
Navy Long made this Endorsement on
the correspondence between Rear Admi-
raj Sampson and Gunner Charles Nor
gan:
Referring 10 the second paragraph OF
Rear Admiral Simpsons indorsement,the
Bureau OF Navigation will give Gunner
Morgan an opportunity to compete for
commission as ensign in case necessary
provision in the Naval Appropriation bill
now pending shall become a law, and in
case he meets the requirements thereof.
This Endorsement and correspondence
was received by the Senate Saturday
from the secretary, as requested by a
resolution adopted "A few days ago. The
second paragraph of Rear Admiral Samp-
sons Endorsement, TO which the Secre-
tary referred, reads:
Mr. Morgan has good professional abil-
ity. He also has, which distinguishes him
from most other warrant officers, a
gentlemanly bearing II he were to be
commissioned as an ensign he would
probably compare f1vorably, both profess
sionally and i'm personal conduct and
bearing, with other officers OF that grade
as far as technical education would per-
NIT
Secretary Longs Endorsement was
placed on the correspondence two days
before II became public.
The secretary was responsible for the
incorporation I'm the naval appropriate
act OF the provision permitting the pro-
motion OF warrant officers, he having adj
yocated such action In his last annual re-
port, The secretary has been earnest in
his efforts TO improve and advance the
interests Of the enlisted men, and his rec
ommendat tion for the opening of the com
missioned grades to them Is In line with
this policy
An attempt has been made to make a
tempest I'm teapot out of the failure Of
Secretary Long to mention Rear Admi-
raj Schley I'm his address TO the naval ca
dets I'm Annapolis.
Hhe Secretary explained that. seeking
10 stimulate the ambition OF the boys, he
spoke OF the victory OF Dewey at Manila
and OF Sampson at Santiago. and then,
turning 10 Rear Admiral h. d. Evans,
Capt. n. A. Cook and Commander Rich
ard Wainwright who were seated on the
platform, he referred I'm complimentary
terms to their conduct
The secretary did not mention Rear
Admiral Cchley nor did he mention Cap
tain G.. II. Clark. commander of the ore
gon to whom the secretary has In pre-
yious speeches paid glowing tribute. nor
tdDi II. - AdN th'
Indiana.
Secretary Long in no way intended 20
| reflect upon Rear Admiral Schley. and
| had that officer been present he would
| undoubtedly have referred To him as he
| did 10 the officers he mentioned.
SURGEON DEFENDS SAMPSON.
Boston, Mass. March A. Henry G..
| Beyer, surgeon. attached 10 the receiv-
inn ship Wabash. at the Boston Navy
| Yard. who IL Rear Admiral SAMPSON
| physician. made a statement today ul
| reply to an interview with a sister Of
| the rear admiral. suggesting that the
| rear admiral was I'm poor health and
| had mental trouble"
! Il sincerely hope that no ono with a
| friendly interest I'm tho rear ndnirat vii
| take uis statement seriously said sur
| Keon Boyer. Having known him frr
| wears. and having been his physician
| since he assumed command OF this sta
| ton and given him more than ordinary
| attention. study and care during this
| time I can say. and do say. with all tho
| assurance that I am able TO summon. that
| the adnirais brain II, even today and
| after all that has happened and might
| have tended to the contrary. the strong
est and soundest part OF his anatomy.
III his mental reactions are slower to-
day than they were 10 or Is years ago. II