The Washington times., 1901-10-08

replied to Admiral SchIey that the gist
Of that article was correct Admira
ocniey then wrote to me that did not
understand what he wanted exactly. that
| ne wanted me to write him denial OF
| tne colloquy. He wrote me that the
sun was endeavoring to promote the
| Idea that controversy had occurred be-
| tween MN and myself at a critical mo-
| inent of the battle. and it was this con-
| troyersy that he wished denied. And
| having previously written to Admiral
| Schiey that | could not deny what had
understood him to ask me to deny-the
statement as published in the sun mis-
| letter following that refusal of mine Tor
a denial of thel eolloquy-I understood
| that to mean simply the dialogue. and
; as there had been no colloquy between
the admiral and myself. or no con-
! trOVersy. at the same time explaining to
him that had already admitted the gist.
or what | understood to be the gist, of
that statement"
By Mr.. Hanna:
Q.-Then, as | understand you. you ac-
cOmpanied your categorical denial with
another letter admitting the facts were
substantially as stated, but denying the
controversy Is that right?
Al did.
By the judge advocate:
Q.-l want to ask you. Mr. Hodgson.
are you clear that the colloquy. or. as
you call 1t. the dialogue. as given by you
today was between you and Commodore
Schley and not between you and some
other person aboard the BROOKLYN
A.-Well, there was no dialogue. There
were three people interested in that con-
yersation. as far as | recollect-Captain
Cook, Commodore Scbley. and myself.
Questions by the Court.
Mr.. Rayner said he had no more ques-
ions to ask the witness, but Admiral
Dewey said the Court wanted to ask some
The Courts questions were written and
handed to Captain LemIy with the an
swers by Mr.. Hodgson.
They follow:
Q.-What was the distance of the Brook
lyn from the nearest Spanish vessel when
Commodore Schley said to Captain Cook,
Look out, Cook; they are going to ram
Al should say the distance was about
?, 900 or $500 yards.
Odd you observe the whole move
ment of the Brooklyn from the time Com
modore Schley gave the order hard
aport. Cook" until the Brooklyn was
steadied on her course to westward. par
allel to the Vizcaya?
Al observed the movement of the
Brooklyn.
Odd you hear any order given while
the Brooklyn was making the turn to ease
or steady the helm?
A.-Not until 1t was eased to parallel the
course of the leading Spanish vessel
Rear Admiral Notwithstanding to the
westward, was that?
A.-Yes, sir; standing to the westward
Question by the Court-In making the
turn, did the Brooklyn turn rapidly and
A.-She turned rapidly and continuously.
Q.-Did any of the Spanish ships at
tempt to ram the Brooklyn in the early |
part OF the battle of July 3?
A|The Maria Teresa evidently made a |
dead set, rank sheer to port toward |
the Brooklyn, with the evident intention |
ming.
Odd you see the Texas at the COM
Imencement Of the engagement on July |
3, or about the time you say the Brook |
lyns course was changed2
Al saw her at the commencement of |
the engagement. Just at the moment of |
making the helm har1 aport | did not |
see her. l did not see her just at that |
but knew where she was. / |
was down on the platform at that time. |
had seen her probably Just an instant
before that and had gone down. 1 did
not see her just at the moment of turn
ng.
Q.-What effort was made to ascertain
4 the Spanish squadron was at Cienfue-
COS prior to the arrival of the Marble
head?
A.-Outside of having the quartermaster
90 as far aloft as he could and look over
he tops of the hills / know of none until
rfter the arrival of the Marblehead.
Question by the COurt-Do YOU know of !
my plan of battle having been promul-
sated by Commodore Schley in case of
alling in with the Spanish squadron?
Al 90 not.
Some minor questions concluded the ex-
animation of Mr.. Hodgson for the day.
He was told to come back today to GER
ify to the official record of his testimony
lie will be asked then to plot the posi-
ions of the Brooklyn in the engagement
With Cervera's fleet.
Captain FoIger Called.
Capt. William NJ. FoIger. u. S N, for
nerly Chief of the Naval Bureau of ord
ance and now inspector of the third
ghthouse district, followed Lieutenant
commander Hodgson. He commanded the
Jev Orleans at the bombardment of the
'OloL All the shots from his ship fell |
hort, Captain Folger said. the New Or
cans being armed with 6-inch and A.
lch guns. The range. he said. was from
900 to 5000 yards. There was no damage |
one by the enemy to his ship. The (
vice at speed of ten knots In that
ttack or reconnaissance two shots fell
utside the American ships and II was /
he impression of the witness that these
anne over the ships from the Spanish !
essels in the harbor and not from the
panish forts. Describing Schleys block |
de, Captain FOlger said that in the day
le ships were from five to eight miles
Il shore and little nearer in at night.
Lieut.. Charles w. Dyson, u. S. N. who
as charge of steam logs and records in :
lc Navy Department was asked more
Iestions about the tables and charts he
nd prepared. showing how long SchIey's 1
essels could chase the Spanish shi:s and
ill have enough coal to return 20 Key {
est. a
The Court adjourned at the conclusion I
his testim my. {
Held for Theft of Trousers.