The Washington times., 1902-05-16
viii Offer Amendment
Providing Against Its Use
at Naval Academy.
GIVES NOTICE TO THE HOUSE
Calls 1t False and Malicious Publica-
tion-Holds 1t Responsible for the
Court of Inquiry and the Ensuing Bit
ter Controversy.

General debate upon the naval appropri-
alton bill was concluded In the House yes
terday and 1t was taken up under the Ave
minute rule. The reading of the measure
VIII doubtless consume the greater portion
OF today. and a vote may not be reached
until tomorrow.
Aside from the Philippine debate. which
was injected into the discussion yesterday,
the most interesting feature developed in
connection with the consideration Of the
measure was the amendment regarding
the exclusion Of the Maelay history az a
text book at the Naval Academy, which Mr..
Mudd (kep. ai!.} gave notice he would
offer at the proper time.
Mr.. Mudd said:
Mr.. Chairman. I had intended to adj
dress the committee somewhat at length
and In detail upon subject matter of
some Importance. in my judgment. to the
history of the navy, and the country. in
having a close relationship to, IL not di-
rectiy involved in. the provisions Of this
bill.
Il had intended to discuss the findings
Of the recent court of inquiry as to Adj
miral Schley. and the approval Of its find
ings by the President of the United States,
which later purpose to say in all frank
ness. and with great respect, in my judy
ment, are decidedly less tenable and less
defensible than the findings themselves.
Admiral SIMPSONS Death.
I'm view. however. of the sad and rather
pathetic close OF the life of one of the
parties to this general controversy within
recent date, I shall abstain from any such
discussion at this time. because I realize
there could be no discussion Of the con-
duct of Admiral Schley. as to the part
borne by him at the battle of Santiago,
and the events leading up to 1t. that would
not necessitate the comparison of the re-
spectiye claims and relative merits of per-
formances. as between him and Admiral
Sampson.
Il have no disposition at this time to
encourage or countenance Indulgence in
any of the spirit Of acrimony with which
that controversy has been clothed.
Il wish to say. also, in this connection.
and as devoted friend and admirer of
Admiral Schley, that I have naught but
the profoundest respect for the memory
OF Admiral Sampson. and for the faithful
and distinguished services rendered By
him in the line of the duties that fell to
him. and the opportunities that were his:
1 have no feeling other than that of the
grateful regard due to all of the brave
and loyal participants in that struggle in
which and out of which. in the language
of him who. In my judgment. was its CEN
trail and Commanding figure. there was
Glory enough for ALL [ApplauseI
Text of Amendment.
But. apart from this controversy, Mr..
Chairman. and without entering into il
at all, | want to give notice at this time
that / intend. when we shall reach that
in the bill making provision
for the text books and other appliances
for instruction at the Naval Academy.
pages 81 and 81 of the bill. shall offer
the following amendment:
Provided. however. that no part Of the
money appropriated in this section or
elsewhere in this bill or to be hereafter
appropriated, shall be expended in the
purchase of any history Of the Spanish
Maclay for use at the Naval Academy, IN
ships libraries. or in any other part Of
he naval establishment Of the United
States
..Now. Mr.. Chairman. just a word as to
hat amendment. l shall not discuss 1t in
ietail at this tine. Had it not been for
his false and malicious publication. made
Inder circumstances which at the time
gave color to the contention of its author
hat it was made with the approval Of
men high up in the navy Of the country,
We would have been spared the necessity
4 the Court of Inquiry. and the regretta-
lie bitterness of the controversy that fol-
owed. with it's hurtful effects upon the
lavy and the country.
Mr.. Cochran-Is it not true that 1t did
ave the approval of men high in author
" in the Navy Department?
Mr.. Audd-I did not wish to put it in
hat shape.
Mr.. Cochran-Put it In such shape as
ould give your opinion on the subject.
Much Color of Truth.
Mr.. Mudd-I know that was charged. ]
elieve it was to some extent denied.
ant to say for myself that think there
as much color of truth given to the
barge by the circumstances surrounding
Mr.. Cochran-I think there was moth
IL else but color of truth.
Mr.. Mudd-Well. l will leave 1t in thai
ay.
81 know that the answer to the sug-
aston for prescribing the use of this
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