Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-23
EKnh MANhlNGTON.
[Correspendenoe OF tho Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. September %.

IL ts stated that under the most favor
able circumstances the inquiry will last
at least three or four weeks. Captain
Siesbee. who commanded one OF the
scout ships hailed by Schley when he
arrived at Santiago from Cienfugoes,
will probably be placed on the stand
today or tomorrow. Judge Advocate
Lemly offered in testimony the logs OF
all the vessels Engaged 10 the battle Of
Santiago or were of SIMPSONS fleet
with the exception of the New York.
Judge Wilson asked that the logs OF
the New York and CIistobal Colon also
bs added. Discussion between the
Judge Advocate and Schley's counsel
followed as to the exact portions OF
the LOGS to be offered. the offer was
fiaally amended to suit Schley's counsel.
Commander Schroeder resumed the
stand to correct his testimony as
printed. A long and tedious coDtro-
yersy arose between Mr.. Hanna and
council for Schley which finally re-
suited 10 witness reading from the log
OF the Massachusetts statement that
she had S42 tons OF coal at noon May
26. Commander Lewis G. Heilner,
navigator of this Texas during the
Spanish war, took the stand.
10 describing the fight before Santiago
hsrbor July 81, Commander Heilner
said "The Texas had been heading
about east when the enemy was seen
coming out. The officer OF the deck
rang full steam ahead. The captain
told me he was easing oil the helm, un"
I'll he could fad out the direction the
enemy intended to 90. He called Tor
half speed, saying, the battery was MOI
ready. l suggested and urged full
speed. When the second OF the enemy's
ships followed the first to the westward
the captain put the helm hard to star
board. He told me Never mind the
Brooklyn signals Isaid the Brooklyn
was standing up nicely to the enemy.
He replied. On, Crackee, never mind
the Brooklyn; tend to this ship u
beard the captain sing out to the men
at the engine room Indicators, to slow
up, then to stop. exclaimed:' why,
Captain, they will all get away from
u.s. Then said: Captain, we're out
OF the fight He replied: Look at the
Brooklyn 81 turned and saw the
Brooklyn, a big gray ship looming up
out OF the smoke within $50 yards OF
US. My heart came up into my mouth.
Then / saw that she was steering with
heavy helm and slowly sheered of
1000 yards TO sea and fiuslly she went
to the west. The order was then
given to 20 ahead full speed. Forced
draft was used. We were then inside
of the Oregan though before our stop
both the Oregon and the Iowa we're be-
mind u.s." The Court recessed at one
O'Clock for an hour.
The question whether Admiral
Sampson should appear IS a witness at
the Sch!ey inquiry is unsettled. Sch-
Lewis counsel IL determined that Samp-
son shall be brought into the case.
Captain Lemly has declared that the
inquiry has to do only with the conduct
OF Scbley at the Santiago campaign and
that testimony as to SIMPSONS action
has not a proper place at the bearing.
In day or two the court will decide
whether the relative merits OF Schley
and Sampson may be considered, or
only the conduct OF Schley. Attorney
S.syt ton, who represents Sampson, has
said that Sampson will take the stand
il he is attacked in any of the testimony.
The first application for pardon TO
come before President Roosevelt wss
denied this morning. Is was filed by
Walter Burton convict serving ten
wear sentence at the Iowa State peni-
Tertiary for passing $50 counterfeit
oil. Burton has record of eleven
terms in various prisons and while he
passed the money iunocently, it de.
veloped that he got the money while
burglarizlng lawyers Office at Iowa
City. In denying the application the
President sigued ~. Roosevelt" 10 Il
hand that no one outside OF the puzzle
department OF the Post Office could
decipter.
Word has been received here that
Surgeon General Sternberg will arrive
on the Thomas from Manila October l.
He is expected 10 Washington October
10. Adjutsnt General Corbin is to be
here tomorrow. Quartermaster General
West is on the Buford, which is aground
10 the Philippines. Chief @ reeley of the
signal service will tour Europe before
returning and is not expected here until
late 10 november.
President Roosevelt walked to the
White House at $50 this morning &C.
CON panied by his bTOther-in-law, Doug.
las Robinson. The President still re-
fuses to allow any policemen or secret
service men to accompany him. An un.
usually large tbroog OF statesmen and of.
fee holders called to "pay their re
spects" this morning. Secretary Gage
accompanied by Assistant Secretaries
Ailse, Spaulding and Taylor escorted
all the heads of departments in the
treasury building into the executive
presence. Among the other callers were
Census Commissioner Merriam. several
senators and representatives. The new
chief executive took his first meal at the
White House today, lunchiDg with bis
Secretary, WD. Loeb, jr., and Mr.. Rob.
iOson. During the morning seven ex.
press wagons arrived loaded with his
effects. By tomorrow night all the pos
sessions of the Mckinley family will
have been taken from the White House
and on Wednesday Mr.. Roosevelt aod
children will take mp their abode under
the historic roof. Tonight the President
will sleep In the White House for the
| first time.
Lieutenant Ward, one Of Rear Admirs
Il 81 L. D.