The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-15


! the Navy has before him for review the
! papers Of the Court Of Inquiry in the Schley
case. He is naturally taking time to do
| this carefully, so that immediate action is
not expected.
Meanwhile the court Is technically in ses-
! sion and will remain so until dissolved by
order Of Secretary Long, Who convened 1t.
The practice in such cases Is laid dow
specifically in naval regulation No. 1913 re-
specting courts of inquiry.
The question has been raised. since tho
appearance of two reports in print. how Tar
Admiral Dewey. the President OF the court
subscribed to the opinion expressed in the
first report and in the findings by append
ing his signature. that signature being re-
quired of him. apparently by the regulation
above alluded to. regardless OF his indi-
vidual opinion. In response to inquiry on
this question, the Judge Advocate or the
Navy says:
According to naval practice. dmir
Dewey, by afixing his signature TO the re-
port of the Court of Inquiry. in the case OF
Rear Admiral Schley. expresses fun con-
currence in all the findings Of fact. and in
all the opinions reached by the court, ex-
cept those with respect to which he has in
terms signified dissent in his minor!t,
opinion"
Satisfied With Dewey's Report.
Opinion in the Senate is divided as to the
probability of a congressional investigation
Of the controversy. but is, upon the whole.
against the probability Of such a course. y
majority Of the Republican Senators appear
to be averse to the reopening of the ques-
ton. and those OF this view include friends
OF Admiral Schley. Senator Hoar expressed
himself as content to abide by the opinion
of Admiral Dewey. because OK his superior
facilities for reaching a correct conclusion.
and Senator Mason took a similar position.
adding that the opinion Of the Admiral of
the navy would be accepted as the verdict
Of the country. regardless OF what conclu-
sion other members Of the court might have
reached.
Senator Hale thought there should be and
would be no further Investigation He is
chairman Of the on Naval Az
fairs. and said he would use whatever in
huence he might possess against further in
quiry as detrimental to the best interests
OF the navy
Senator Cullom declared that further In
auiry would be "tomfoolery." anu that no
more light on the subject could be secured
than had been.
Democratic Senator's are generally dis
posed to wait upon the expression of opin-
ion by the friends of Admiral Schley. Sena-
tor Martin said that while he did not feel
called upon to present a declaration. he
thought that Congress should adopt n joint
resolution stating its confidence in the Ad-
miral. Senator Bacon said that he would
be glad to vote for a resolution declaring
Admiral Deweyss position to be the correc,
Senator Money assentsd to the
proposition that Congress should act IL &C.
tion was desired by the friends of Admiral
Senator Rawlins thought a resolu-
ton Of confidence would be in order, and
Y.-a. 80 Ark~nc1a thnrf0hs II most
tha. q resolution bearing upon tire
was among the probabilities
Representative Pearre OF Maryland. who
represents the Maryland district from
Admiral Schley came. stated to-day
that he would introduce a resolution for q
congressional Investigation Of the entire
Sampson-Schley affair. unless his colleague
from Maryland. Mr.. Schirm. who had con-
templated introducing such a resolution.
carried out this action. Mr.. Pearre says
has not formulated the details Of the
proposed congressional inquiry. but he
thinks It would be desirable to have it con- /
by special committee rather than
by one Of the regular committees OF the
House.
Thinks Dewey Takes Right View.
Chairman Foss of the House Naval COM
declined to express an opinion as to
whether Congress would deal with the
case. He says he has been careful
to avoid taking sides On the subject. as It
might come before the committee. he
wishes to preserve a wholly impartial atti-
Among Mr.. Foss's associates 1t Is
the general understanding that the chair |
man l. not favorable to congressional ac- !
ton. |
er. when asked II = congressional tnvesti- |
eation vas likely to be held. said:
why mould Congress go into the sub |
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