Evening star., 1901-12-17
INQUIRIES PROPOSED
Resolutions Relating to Admiral
Scbley Introduced,
TAKING TIE MATTER NFe CONGRESS-
Counsel Preparing objedkons to
the Courts Verdict,
MORE TIME IS WANTED

A number OF resolutions relating to Ad-
m miral Schley were introduced in the House
of Representatives today. Representative
Wheeler of Kentucky, member of the
House committee on naval affairs intro
duced a resolution for an Investigation of
Admiral Schley's conduct in the war with
Spain. The resolution provides that the
investigation Of the matter shall be made
by the House committee on naval affairs.
Vote of Thanks Proposed.
Representative Mudd of Maryland intro
duced a resolution to give The thanks Of
Congress to Admiral Schley.
Mr.. Mudd says the resolution is not the
result Of any concerted action by the Mary
land delegation and represents his individ-
ual views.
Representatives Cooper and vandiver also
introduced resolutions. Mr.. cooper's reso-
luton declared Schey In command and en-
titled to credit for the victory at Santiago
and directing that he be placed on the ac-
tive list with the rank he held before re-
tirement.
Mr.. Vandiver's resolution recites that the
language of the court of inquiry reflected
upon Admiral Schley and calls for an in
vestigation by seven members of the House,
which shall investigate what injustice has
been done and whether envy, jealousy, ri
valry or other factonal feelings exist
among naval officers and what remedy
should be applied.
Representative Norton has introduced a
bill to restore Admiral Schley, retired, to
the active list Of the United States navy.
A similar measure was introduced by
Representative Ball of Texas. The Ball
resolution states that further inquiry by
Congress is unnecessary, and provides for
the printing of 100000 copies of the reso-
luton, together with two exhibits, one the
closing remarks of Mr.. Rayner before the
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Admiral Dewey This resolution also ex-
tends the thanks of Congress to Schley.
Preparing Schley's Objec4ions.
Mr.. Isador Rayner and Mr. league, coun-
sci and assistant counsel, respectively for
Admiral Schley during the court of inquiry,
are enga ged today in the preparation Of the
statement of objections to the courts find
ings which Admiral Schley will file with
the reviewing authority, Secretary Long.
Senator McComas of Maryland called at
the Navy Department this morning, it is
| understood, for the purpose of obtaining
an extension of the time allowed by Secre-
tary Long for the submission of the state
ment from Wednesday until Friday next.
Alleged Feelings of Sampson's
Friends. .szr.ar..-s.
The friends Of Rear Admiral Sampson are
said to be very much surprised and dis
pleased with Admiral Dewey's supple
mental report, in which he said that Ad-
miral Schley was entitled to the credit of
the victory over the Spanish squadron.
That particular honor has been officially
accredited to Admiral Sampson and the
courts have practically recognized that con-
tention by awarding him prize money.
The friends of Admiral Sampson, 1t Is
said, are afraid that the Secretary Of the
Navy may give the stamp of approval to
Admiral Dewey's declaration either by ST.
lence or by failing to repudiate it in his
expected Endorsement of the main report
of the court. 1t is understood that there
has been some correspondence with Sec
retary Long on the subject, and that gen
tlemen acting for Admiral Sampson have
notified the Secretary of their desire to file
a formal protest with him against any ac-
ton that might be construed as a tacit
Endorsement Of Admiral Dewey's position.
The Secretary Avoids Discussion.
Secretary Long refuses to discuss the
case and evades a direct answer to the
question as to whether Admiral Sampson
or his friends have given notice of pur-
pose to formally protest against the ac-
ceptance of Admiral Dewey's positive dec
lara ton.
According to one authority Admiral
Sampson, through his counsel, is expected
| to file statement showing that under the
rulings Of Admiral Dewey all testimony re-
garding the part he admiral Sampson)
played in the battle of Santiago was ex-
cluded, and therefore that it was improper
and unfair on the part of Admiral Dewey to
express his judgment on the important
question as to who was actually in COM
mand at the time. In case Admiral Sampson
should ask for court of inquiry for the
purpose Of settling this vital point, it is not
| regarded as probable that Secretary Long
would agree to the proposition. 1t is known
that he is opposed to further proceedings In
he controversy and will do what he can
to discourage all attempts to reopen or con-
tinue the discussion.