The Washington times., 1901-08-18
SITTING SCHLEY EVIDENCE
The Admiral and His Counsel Con.
fer for Four Hours.
A Startling Rumor That n Naval Of
ficer Has Charged the Murylander
With IntOxicatiOn During the Bat
tle-Witness List Not Yet Received.

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley held
another conference, lasting nearly four
hours, with his counsel at the Shoreham
yesterday Judge Jere NJ Wilson and
Capt James Parker were present. Mr..
! Rayner Attorney General of Maryland.
will return to Washington from Baltimore
on Monday and on that date the first
ton in the case of Admiral Schley before
the Naval Court of Enquiry will be taken.
Admiral Schiey went over the case with
Judge Wilson, In order to give his at
torney the same thorough understanding
of the matter as possessed by Captain
Parker The plan Of action was again
discussed, and some new features added.
According to rumor afioat yesterday,
a friend of the admiral has informed him
| that naval officer, whose name is at.
present withheld. has filed charges at the
Navy Department in which Admiral
Schley is accused of being intoxicated at
the tine OF the battle of Santiago. 1t was
intended by Admiral Scheys enemies. so
the rumor goes, that this charge would
be sprung unawares at the Court of En-
quiry at a time when 1t would be most
calculated to do injury to the admiral's
case
When asked about the rumor last night
Judge Wilson was surprised. He stated
that no Information to such effect had
been brought to his attention.
The admiral rose early yesterday morn
ing, anxious to begin immediate prepara-
ton of his case. He breakfasted soon. and
at o'clock walked from the Arlington
to the Shoreham. He went at once to
the apartments of Judge Wilson, where
they were later Joined by Captain Parker
The latter brought to the conference
a number of important papers bearing
upon the case. These We're given careful
attention. The admiral also furnished
his counsel with considerable additional
information. Botn he and his attorneys
realize that but little time remains be-
tween now and the date of the meeting of
the court on September u. and they ex-
pect TO be kept busy during the few
weeks which intervene.
Judge Wilson expressed the opinion last
night that considerable progress had been
made at yesterdays conference. II de-
voted the morning." he said. lin &C
Quainting myself with every detail
and particular of the case Admiral
Schley related the situation to me,
and l became familiar with points and
details of which l was in ignorance be-
fore. The next, really the first step viii
be taken on Monday morning"
Admiral Schley did not go to the Navy
Department yesterday, but it is likely that
he will call upon Acting Secretary Hackett
to pay him "A social visit some time this
week. 1t is pointed out that there is no
particular business to cause Admiral
Schley to go to the department other
than for a social call His interests are
being looked after by his attorneys and
he has already advised the department by
letter that he is in Washington and stop
ping at the Arlington. This is all that is
required by the naval regulations.
The admiral's counsel have not made a
formal request of the Navy Department
for the list of witnesses who Will be
summoned to testify at the Court OF En-
quiry, and 1t is probable that demand
for II Will not be necessary. 1t is in |
tended that Admiral Schley and his at
torneys shall have the list and be fully !
advised as to who is to give evidence in |
the case. This matter, it is asserted, |
however, is entirely in The hands OF Cap |