Evening journal., 1901-09-13

AaH with Howisou last July at the TAT
ter's house Admiral Howison said
TO him that ST schley lad been an
sofHcer in the English navy he would
mot have been allowed TO retain his
commission. All said that Admiral
Howison had given them the impress
sion that he was prejudiced against.
Admiral Schley.
On concluding this testimony the
question arose whether Admiral How
ison would join issue with the state
ments made by the witnesses or would
rest on his privilege to withhold any
answer until he chose to submit 1t.
The admiral met the Issue by turning
at once to Admiral Dewey and an
nouneing that he would make a writ
of rejonder to the statements of the
three witnesses. This rejoinder he
prepared. very speedily. While con
ceding the accuracy of some points
in the evidence, 1t threw considerable
doubt on other points and disclaimed
any recollection of the talks said TO
have taken place on the transatlantic
steamer
II was not sufficient, however, to
counteract the very direct testimony
given by the three witnesses, and,
moreover, the admiral himself, in con-
Guiding his statement indicated plain
ly that he had no desire to remain on
the court, and was there simply in obe-
| Ia a
his associates on the court to decide
all doubtful questions as to his eligi-
bility in favor Of Admiral Schley.
Before submitting the challenge to
the determination Of the court, Mr..
Rayner cross.examined Admiral Howl
son very minutely as to his personal
sentiments towards Admiral Sampson
and Admiral Schley, and developed
that Admiral Howison had expressed
certain definite convictions as to Ad-
miral SIMPSONS retention OF authority
and responsibility. even while he was
absent temporarily from the fleet at
Santiago.
During the cross-examination Admi-
raj Howison said very emphatically
= 81 have not the slightest desire to force
! myself on this court ] do not want
to sit on &. II is not agreeable duty
for me. l have no desire whatever e
do Il: and / am not making any ex
cuses for myself or for any Of m!
q private discussions with any one out
side. / think that Is my own affair
A and nobody else is asked about thes'
a private discussions. / am perfect,
!. willing 10 get out"
4 Furthermore the admiral said he ha'
@ discussed the controversy in many con
d versations during the past three year
|. on the basis OF newspaper reports
A Some things he had said were favor
Il able to Schley and some to Sampson
e He never said that Schley was no
A. headed and impetuous for he never ha
Al though him hot headed or nervous.
n Mr. Rayner then, in asking that Ad
niral schleys objection be sustained
n. said he wished II distinctly understoo
g that there was no impeachment Of tn
al admiral's integrity. or his capacity, q
p his eminent qualifications; and not IN
r made at the time. lie had a perfeS
r. right to talk about this matter an
Isl 10 come TO his own conclusions. br
Of the question remained, is the admiral
IS mind in such a condition that It throw
+ upon us the burden Of proof to reliey
le his mind of prejudice that he hs
n against our side Of the case.
k The challenge was then submitte
is to the court OF inquiry, which, und'
- the circumstances. was narrowed
"a Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Be
at ham to pass upon. After hardly MOI
~ than Is minutes spent in retirement
al the consultation room of the couI
OF Admiral Dewey briefly announced thi
re the court sustained the challenge al
rs that Admiral Howison would be @
D cused from further attendance. III
IT. decision came so quickly and une
n pectedly that Il sent a flutter Of az
ey tation throughout the court rooI
" Admiral Dewey in making the al
n nouncement said; Il have to announ
I, that the objection OF the applicant
n, Rear Admiral Howlson is sustained I
the court. The admiral ia excus'
a. from service, for which, know.
~. is very glad"
M. "I am, indeed" replied Howison.
nd There was a buzz OF animated cor
ed There was a buzz Of animated col
w. ment, and Admiral Schley exchange
rs looks OF satisfaction with his couns'
Admiral Dewey then at once clos'
Did the proceedings OF the DAY oy a
he nouncing that the court would adiou
II indefinitely until the navy departme
ns had named an officer to succeed 4
he miral Howison.
ID. Powder Explosion Killed Five.