Arizona republican., 1901-12-22

Washington. Dec. 21.-A determine tion on the part of the administration to absolutely terminate any further discussion of the Sampzon-S Schiey con troversy. took shape in the publication today Of some remarkable correspon- dence that has passed between Secre- tary Root and Lieutenant General Miles. relative to the latter's interview. published in a Cincinnati paper, com nienting upon the Schley case.
 When the interview appeared it at tracted much attention officially. but after lapse of two days without any sign of official action, the conclusion became general that the interview would be ignored. Therefore, the pub lication this afternoon Of the full cor respondence on this subject created a sensation in army and navy circles. It is seldom that so severe reprimand is administered to an officer of high rank in either service. What the re- suit will be can not be foretold, al though it is assumed that General Miles will submit without further com ment.
 The nearest parallel to this case in recent years. excluding the incidents connected with the celebrated em- balmed beef inquiry, was that of Rear Admiral Richard Meade, who upon re turning from a cruise in Venezuelan water with the White Squadron. ac- corded an interview to New York newspaper. severely criticising the ad- ministration for it's lack of vigor in dealing with the Venezuelan question. he orIfp of c, " a retirement of the rear admiral from active service.
 That General Miles appreciates the situation is shown by the deep concern he manifested today and his frequent visits to the office of Secretary Root. It was necessary for him to write two letters to meet the demands of the de partment. Even then there was no expression of satisfaction on the sec retarys part at the second explana- tion. However, Secretary Root him self regard the incident as closed. At least he does not purpose to take any further action. unless obliged to do so.
 The text of the correspondence which passed between the secretary of war and General Miles. is 2s follows:
 The War Department, Washington,
 Dee. 19.
 Sir: I am instructed by the presi- dent to call your attention to the en- closed report of an interview with you, appearing in the Associated Press newspapers on Tuesday. Dec. 17, and to inquire whether your observations upon the action of a coordinate branch of the service in the matter now pend- ing in the navy department, was made as reported. and. if so. to afford you such opportunity for explanation in writing as you may desire.
 To the secretary's letter General Miles made this reply:
 Washington. Dec. 20. Hon. Secretary of War
 Sir: Replying to your note of the 18th inst, I have the honor to state that my observations, as substantially reported. had no reference to any ac- ton. pending or otherwise. of a CO., ordinate branch of the service they We're merely my personal views based upon matters set forth in various pub ncations which had been given to the world, and concerning which | con celNe there was no impropriety in ex- pressing an opinion. the same as any other citizen upon a matter of such public interest. My observations were Tn no sense intended as a criticism of any action taken by a coordinate branch of the service, and the state