Evening star., 1901-12-14

of the House democratic caucus, said: "I
think my democratic associates would be
glad to support resolution for a congress
sfonal investigation, which would go to the
bottom of the Schley case. But / very
much doubt whether the majority in control
OF the House would permit such an investi-
cation to be undertaken"
Representative Sherman OF New York
said: II think the country will accept Ad-
miral Dewey's view as conclusive and that
Congress will take the same view of IT.
Dewey's conclusions will live in history
long after the other members of the court
are forgotten"
Will Ask Congregational investigation.
Representative Pearre Of Maryland, who
represents the Maryland district from
which Admiral Schley came, stated today
that he would introduce resolution for
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
he has not formulated the details of the
proposed congressional inquiry, but he
thinks it would be desirable to have 1t con-
Quoted by special committee, rather than
by one of the regular committees of the
House
THE main purpose" said he lis to get
the subject before an impartial body of
men, wholly disconnected with the navy
to exist in certain naval circles. 1t is by
having an investigation by men of such
disinterested character that the real facts
can be brought out. The proceedings be-
fore the court followed the strictest legal
and official formality, and much evidence
was barred out on technical grounds which
congressional investigation would bring
out. 1 will defer, however, to the wishes
Of my colleague. Mr.. Schirm, as he first
announced the purpose to introduce a reso-
luton of investigation. But In case he does
not act my resolution will be introduced"
Opinion of Senators.
Senator Hoar expressed himself as con-
tent to abide by the opinion Of the Admiral
Dewey because of his superior facilities
for reaching correct conclusion, and SEN
ator Mason took a similar position, add
ing that the opinion of the Admiral of the
navy would be accepted as the verdict OF
the country regardless Of what conclusion
other members of the court might have
reached. Senator Hale thought there would
be and should be no further investigation.
He is chairman OF the committee on naval
affairs, and said he would use whatever
influence he might possess against further
inquiry as detrimental to the best interests
Of the navy.
Senator Cullom declared that further in
quiry would be tomfoolery, and that no
more light on the subject could be secured
than had been. Democrats Senators gen.
orally seem disposed to wait upon the ex-
preston Of opinion by the friends Of Ad-
miral Schley. Senator Martin. said that
while he did not feel called upon to present
a declaration he thought that Congress
should adopt joint resolution stating it's
confidence in the admiral. Senator Bacon
said he would be glad to vote for a resolu-
tion declaring Admiral Deweys position
to be the correct position. Senator Money
assented to the proposition that Congress
should act If action was desired by the
friends of Admiral Schley. Senator Raw
a nlrrtin nf
would be in order, and Senator Jones of Ar
Kansas thought 1t most probable that a res
olutfon bearing upon the question was
among the probabilities.
MIR. williams Revolution.
The only bill or resolution touching the
Schley-Sampson case thus far introduced
in the House is the resolution offered by
Mr.. Williams of Mississippi. 1t rectes that
lone E. S. Maclay has written a History
of the Navy of the United States which
was adopted for use at the Naval Academy
at Annapolis; that in the history E. s.
Maclay denounces Rear Admiral Schley as
liar and a coward; that Maclay is re-
ported to have alleged that the proof
sheets containing these charges were SUBJ
mftted to one Capt. A. s. Crowninshield,
chief OF the bureau Of navigation of the
Navy Department, and approved and acaui-
esced in by him; that Maclay is reported to
have alleged that the same proofs were
W.. l..
of the United States navy and approved
and acQuiesced In by him: that Maclay was
at the time Of the writing of the history,
and is now, In the employ of the Navy De-
partment of the United States, notwith-
standing the scurrilous character of the
charges made by him in the history; that
the facts disclose state of things sub
Verslve of honorable conduct and consid-
Grafton among officers of the navy and en-
ployes of the Navy Department"
Ihe resolution provides that q commit
tee De appointed by the Speaker for the
purpose of Investigating and reporting TO
ene Rouse OF Representatives the truth or
falslty of the statement as made by Ma
clay, the truth or falsity Of the allegations
that the proof sheets were submitted to
and acqufesced In by Capt. Crownnshield
mend to the House of Representatives the
course of action to be pursued by the
House In consequence of the Ascertain
ment of fact to be made by the commit
tee."
This resolution is now before the COM
mittee on rules. and Mr.. Williams will ask
favorable action on it.
Secretary Will Make Indorsement.
Secretary Long admitted this morning
that he would make an Endorsement on the
report. but would not say whether he
would go beyond a simple Endorsement or
approval. 1t is expected that his action
in the matter will be publicly announced
early next week. Until he takes final ac-
tion in the matter the court will not he
dissolved. and it will be possible in case it
is deemed advisable to send the report
back to the court for reconsideration of
any point not considered entirely covered
In the reports already submitted.
HOW THE COURT STOOD.
The Manner I'm Which the Precept
Was Answered.
Admiral Dewey and Roar Adp,iralc Ia,