The Washington times., 1901-08-20

rounsel should know who would be called
upon to give evidence.
Mr.. Hackett said that there was no list
of witnesses, so far as he was aware, as
none had been prepared by the Depart
ment. He explained to Judge Wilson that
the matter is now in the hands of the
judge advocate OF the court and that
Captain Lemly is still in Canada He
said that Admiral Schiey or his attorney
could write to Captain Lemly for the list,
or such names as had been decided upon,
or that they could wait until his return
next Monday. MI. Haceett also said that
If the admrals counsel would write an
official letter to the department asking
for the list of witnesses he would for
ward il to Captain Eemiy.
Secretary HacSett made the point of
distinction that the Schley case is not
now, a matter of fact, in the hands of
the Navy Department but; really in the
hands OF the Court of Enquiry, the ex-
ec1tive officer of the court. the Judge adj
vocate. He has several times admitted that
he has casually seen partial list of wit
nesses. but this he insists is not in the
Navy Department, but in the hands of
tho judge advocate.
Judge Wilson was not supplied with this
partial list. which IL has all along been
stated contained but the names of those
officers at "A distance whose presence
would be demanded and whom ii was
necessary TO summon at an early date in
order that they might arrive here in time
for the trial.
Judge Wilson and Mr.. Rayner left Mr.
Hackett without having gained much sat
iSfaction. They did rot state what course
they would pursue to secure the infor-
nation they desire.
Captain Parker went to the department
with Judge Wilson and Mr.. Rayner but
was not present during the interview with
the Acting Secretary.
After the conference. with the Acting
Secretary, Admiral Sehley's attorneys re-
turned to the Shorrham. where at l:30
o'clock they were Joined by Admiral
Schley.
The admiral and his attorneys were
closeted until nearly O'Clock, going over
the case earnestly. and making considera-
BILE progress in the preparation. AT this
meeting IL Is understood Admiral Schley
penned his letter to the Secretary of the
Navy referring to Admiral Howisons
serving a member Of the Court of En-
quiry.
Mr.. Rayner arrived in the city from Ball
timore yesterday morning. He went to
Judge Wilson's office meeting Admiral
Schley, Captain Parker, and Judge VIII
son on the way. and the party Immediate
~ drove, to the Shorehanl. where. they ar
rived shortly before IL O'Clock Their con-
ference, lasted an hour.
AT II o clock the party returned TO the
hotel lobby. Judge Wilson, Captain Par
ker, and Mr. Rayner took a carriage and
We're driven to the Navy Departmen Adj
miral Schley stopped in the lobby for q
few minutes. chatting pleasantly with the
newspaper men gathered there. He smil-
inglr declined to Talk. After luncheon at
the Arlington the admiral returned to the
Shoreham at 1:S0. where the second con-
ference. lasting until nearly o'clock. was
held. Mr.. Rayner returned to Baltimore
at that hour and Will be in Washington
on Thursday, when another conference
will be held.
Admiral Schley made formal request
upon the Navy Department yesterday to
have Lieut. Benjamin w. Wells detailed
TO assist him in the preparation of his
case. Lieutenant Wells was secretary to
Admiral Schley during the campaign and
has a thorough acquaintance with his pa
pers and clear understanding of his
case. An order was at once issued de-
taching Lieutenant Wells from the kear-
sarge and ordering him to Washington,
where he will be detailed to- assist his
former chief Admiral Sciiiey expects to
remain i'll Washington from now until his
case is disposed of by the Court of En-
quiry.
Mr.. Hackett announced yesterday morn
ing that il had been decided to hold the |
Court OF Enquiry in the new gunners
workshop at the Washington Navy Yard. |
When Secretary Long issued the precept |
he thought il would be well to hold the /
sittings of the court in the reception-room
of the Navy Department. and. it was SO
ever, that this room is entirely inadequate |
to accommodate the members of the |
court the officers of the navy and I,ie7 |
many newspaper correspondents who de-
sire to be present, to say nothing OF the |
: neral public
For week or more. Mr.. Haukett has |
been locking about for a place where II |
would be convenient for the court to sit |
Several locations suggested themselves. |
among them being the Navy Department |
library and the old CorcorafI Art Gallery, |
bur II is claimed that the building which |
has now been selected is best suited for |
all uIrposes.
The courtroom chosen in the workshop |
comprises the entire second |
be fitted up for the convenience of the |
court and the newspaper correspondents. l
A private room will probably be par
titioned off into which the court may re-
tire for consultation. Telegraph and tele
phone instruments will be installed for
the use of the press and the officers in
teres tel in the proceedings of the court.
The workshop building is situated in
the northwestern section of the reserva-
ton. in what is known as the new yard
IL is on Isaac Hull Avenue. between the
and the shell storehoUse. and OPP
posite 30 the chemical laboratory. 1t is
not far from the northwest gate
The building is two stories high. 2O6
feet long by 60 feet wide. and 20 feet high /
ii is numbered 105 the
general plan of the navy yard and cost
yS0.S0o. The construction of the workshop l.
Is not quite finished. Consequently it has
as yet never been occupied. and will not
be used workshop until after the
Court of Enquiry has concluded it's sit |,
tings.