The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-12-21
S1H|EY HAS DEFENDERS.
The Unfortunate Naval Contro'
versy Continues On the
Center of the Stage.
CONGRESS CALLED ON TO TAKE ACTION
Numerous Bills and Resolutions Introduce"
All Intended to Give Honor and kecoE'
milton to the Oficer Whom Adnr"'
Dewey Says Was in Command In 'h'
Battle on Santiago.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Representa
tive Wheeler, of Kentucky, mempei
of the house committee on naval o.
fairs, yesterday introduced a resoiu
ton for an investigation of the Schie,
case. The resolution recites the re
suits of the recent court OF inquiry
and adds:
"Whereas, Admiral George Dewey
recognized as the foremost naval oi'
ficer of the republic, entirely ulsa
grees and dissents from the opinion
of his colleagues ON said board o.
inquiry; and,
"Whereas, The American people de'
sire that the conduct of Rear-Admiral
Schley should be investigated and
passed upon by citizens of the repuo,
lie in nowise connected or identifled
with the navy department; therefore
be it
"Resolved, That the committee on
naval affairs of the house OF repre-
sentatives be directed to inquire into
the conduct of Rear-Admiral Schley
from the time he assumed control OF
the flying squadron to and including
the engagement with the Spanish fleet
off the coast of Cuba"
Provision is made for report TO
the house of representatives ana au-
thority is given to send for persons
and papers.
Senator McComas, Of Maryland, to-
day will introduce in the senate, the
following resolutions:
"Whereas, Commodore Schley was
the senior officer of our squadron on
the morning of July 3, 1898; and,
"Whereas, He was in absolute com
mand and is entitled to the credit due
to such commanding officer for the
glorious victory which resulted in the
total destruction of the Spanish
ships; be it
ENACTED, That Rear-Admiral Win
field Scott Schley, of the United
States navy, retired, be hereafter paid
out of any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated the same
pay and allowance he received as
rear-admiral on the active list of said
navy at the date of his retirement
by reason of age"
Representative Griffith, of Indiana,
introduced a resolution for an in
vestigation of the navy department,
and of the Schley case. The pre-
amble expresses confidence in Adj
miral Schley, recites the allegation
of the Maclay history and refers to
reports that Capt. Crowninshield and
other naval officers were furnished
proofs of this history. The large
amounts of prize money received by
Admiral Sampson and Capt. Chad
wick, and the small amounts re-
ceived by Admiral Schley and the
captains of the ships participating i'll
the Santiago battle are set forth as
among the subjects to be investi-
gated.
Representative Shirm, of Maryland,
introduced resolutions which, it is
said, to considerable extent, repre-
sent the views of the Maryland dele
cation in congress. After reciting
the opinion of Admiral Dewey in the
recent court of inquiry, the resolu-
tons recite as follows:
"That the opinion and finding of
Admiral George Dewey be, and it is
hereby Endorsed as the only opinion
and finding justified by the evidence
adduced and pertinent facts estab-
lished before the court of inquiry.
THAT the thanks of congress are
hereby extended to the said Rear
Admiral Schley, retired, and to the
officers and men under his command
for their brave and efficient conduct
in achieving the victory over the
Spanish fleet under the command of
Admiral Cervera.
THAT Rear-Admiral Schley be
placed upon the list of retired rear
admirals of the United States navy
with the full rank, grade, privileges,
emoluments and pay of officers Of
said rank in active service"
Representative Gaines, of Tennes-
see, introduced a resolution reciting
the unparalleled achievement of Adj
miral Schley in destroying the entire
Spanish squadron with consummate
skill and terrible celebrity"
The resolutions make the on;nion
OF Admiral Dewey the opinion of con-
gress.
Representative Ball, of Texas. in
troduced a resolution, giving the
thanks of congress to Admiral
Schley.
Representative Cummings, of New
York, introduced resolution direct
ting the secretary of the navy to pre-
sent sword of honor to Admiral
Schley and to strike off bronze |
"Schley medals" for the officers and |
men who participated in the battle
of Santiago. An appropriation of |
$4,000 is made.
Representative Mudd, of MARYLAND
also introduced a resolution relative
to Admiral Schley, as follows:
Resolved, That the thanks of con.
gress and of the American people are
hereby rendered to Rear-Adm;raI
Winfield Scott Schley, and the Off
GERS and men under his command
for their victory over the Spanish
forces and the destruction of tbe
Spanish feet in the naval battle off
Santiago de Cuba, July 3, 1885,"
Mr.. Mudd says the resolution is not
the result of any concerted action bv
the Maryland delegation, and repre.
sents his individual views.
Hollow Compliment,
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