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| Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. |
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| USS Brooklyn. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, Oct. 18, 1901.
RUSHING THE INQUIRY.
Eight Witnesses Heard Yesterday In Schley Court.
ALL IN THE ADMIRAL'S FAVOR.
One Told How Men Cheered Their Commodore, One Said His Conduct Inspired Enthusiasm, While Another Thought Brooklyn Fought the Battle Alone.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.—The presentation of Admiral Schley's side of the controversy was continued before the Schley court of inquiry yesterday, eight witnesses being examined. Of these, five were ensigns and the entire eight had served on board the Brooklyn with Admiral Schley.
The first of the day's witnesses was Lieutenant Charles Webster, who had begun his testimony Wednesday. He was followed by Lieutenant Commander T. D. Griffin who had charge of the powder division on the Brooklyn during the fight off Santiago and he was succeeded by Ensigns C. Abele, John Haligan, Jr., Ulysses S. Macy, James M. Hand and Ralph N. Marble. The last witness of the day was medical director Paul Fitzsimmons who was chief surgeon of the flying squadron.
While Ensign Haligan was on the stand, Mr. Rayner sought to bring out information as to the American ships in sight at the beginning of the battle of July 3, but Judge Advocate Lemley objected on the ground that the question was intended to show the absence of the New York and the interrogatory was withdrawn.
Ensign Marble stated that he had heard Captain Sigsbee tell Commodore Schley when he came aboard the Brooklyn on May 20 that the Spaniards were not at Santiago.
There has been some inquiry as to Admiral Schley's standing in the navy since he was placed on the retired list because of age, but it appears that all question on this point has been settled by the department having assigned the admiral to "active duty" at the court of inquiry while it is in progress. This action was taken to prevent any question as to the effect the admiral's retirement would have on the action of the court.
Ensign Hand testified that on the day of the battle of July 3 he was at the central station and received from Commodore Schley and Captain Cook encouraging messages to the men and that one of these from commodore was received with "three cheers for the Commodore."
Ensign John Haligan testified that Commodore Schley's conduct during the battle of Santiago had been "such as to inspire enthusiasm."
Ensign Macy testified that Commodore Schley had told him the night before the bombardment of the Colon that he was going in on the morrow to learn the strength of the batteries. He was not going for a regular bombardment, as he had instructions not to hazard his ships against the batteries.
Dr. Paul Fitzsimmons, chief surgeon of the flying squadron, observed the battle of July 3 from the gundeck of the Brooklyn and said that it seemed to him at the time that the Brooklyn was fighting the battle entirely alone. He thought the Brooklyn kept the Colon from getting away.
Dr. Fitzsimmons said he had not seen Commodore Schley during the engagement but that he had met him about 1:30 o'clock soon after its close. Asked by Mr. Rayner what the commodore's appearance was at that time the witness replied: "He was hardly able to talk and complained of an irritation in his throat from the effects of the smoke. He appeared to be exultant over the victory." Dr. Fitzsimmons was then excused and the court adjourned.
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| Richard Croker. |
TAMMANY'S BIG CROWD.
Sixty Thousand Persons at First Democratic Mass-meeting.
NEW YORK, Oct. 18.—The Democratic mass-meeting at Tammany Hall last night, the details of which had been arranged under the personal supervision of Richard Croker, brought together an immense number of people. They jammed themselves into the hall and packed Fourteenth street and adjacent thoroughfares until the 250 policemen detailed to the meeting had their hands full to prevent serious accidents from the crush. Fireworks shot off in advance of the oratory served to whet the interest of the crowds.
An estimate of the crowd which gathered in and about Tammany Hall places it at 60,000. Richard Croker entered the hall after the speaking had begun and received a most enthusiastic greeting. When Edward M. Shepard appeared on the stage to make his first speech in Manhattan since he was nominated for mayor there was great uproar and applause. Mr. Shepard on being introduced said in part:
"No sooner had I accepted the nomination with which the Democratic party in this city has honored me, that I stated my special wish to speak and at the earliest time practicable in Tammany hall. For it is well known to you, and it seems to be a chief part of the capital of my distinguished competitor that I have at times, and more especially four years ago, been hostile to Tammany hall, and criticized it without stint. I am not here to excuse or to recede from anything that I have said. If it were possible for me, as it is not, to make any such excuse, I should, whatever might be the increase of your liking for me, lose the respect of the voters of Tammany Hall, a genuine respect which will be of far more consequence to me and the success of my administration, if I should be chosen mayor, than any liking I may gain in this campaign."
In closing Mr. Shepard said: "I have refused and shall refuse to give any pledge as to the removal or appointment of any man. If I become mayor I shall preserve for myself the completest freedom to act under my oath, according to my conscience and with the information which I shall get at first hand."
All of the speakers gave expression to the charge that the fusion ticket was in reality a Republican ticket put into the field at the instance of Senator Platt.
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| Theodore Roosevelt. |
''A WHITE MAN'S COUNTRY.''
South is Angry At President's Invitation to Washington.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 18.—Under the caption of "A White Man's Country," the commercial appeal discussing the entertainment of Booker T. Washington at the White house says:
"This is a white man's country. It will continue to be such as long as clean blood flows through the veins of white people. The negro is entitled to his rights under the law and the men who stand for white supremacy are the strongest advocates of granting him these rights. But beyond that they will not go. The example of president or potentate cannot change their views. President Roosevelt has committed a blunder that is worse than a crime and no atonement or future act of his can remove the self-imprinted stigma."
The Scimitar contained a column-leaded editorial under head of "A Gratuitous Outrage" which says:
The most damnable outrage which has ever been perpetrated by any citizen of the United States was committed by the president when he invited a negro to dine with him at the White House. Roosevelt the individual and Roosevelt the president are not to be viewed in the same light. He went out of his way and extended a special invitation to a negro to sit down at table with him. He has closed the door to any accessions of Southern white men to the Republican ranks."
NINTH IN A FIGHT.
Massacre of Former Comrades Now Partly Avenged by the Soldiers.
MANILA, Oct. 18.—The Ninth infantry has avenged the massacre of nearly half a hundred of their comrades at Balangiga. A detachment of forty-six men of the ninth was today surrounded by 500 bolomen near Gandara, on the Banguhon river, island of Samar. For a time it looked as if the slaughter of Balangiga was to be repeated. Ten men had fallen dead and six others of the little company were wounded when a strong detachment of the Ninth came on the scene. After a fierce fight the rebels were routed, leaving over 100 dead on the field.
The scene of the fight is about 20 miles north of Catbalogan, the capital of the island, where General Smith, who commands the American troops in Samar, has his headquarters. General Smith left for the scene as soon as the news of the fight was received. He took with him two gunboats and a strong force of troops.
LETTER FROM MANILA.
FROM TRUMAN H. WEDGE OF LAST YEAR'S NORMAL CLASS.
He and Gould J. Little of the Normal to Teach the Natives--Impressions of Country and People—Great Musicians and Very Ingenious--Anxious for Education—Loyal to Old Glory and the United States Government.
MANILA, P. I., Sept. 2, 1901.
To the Editor of The STANDARD:
SIR—Having been invited by The STANDARD to write something of the conditions of affairs as regards the education of the Filipinos, I will endeavor to do so briefly and more into detail later as I enter into the work.
We landed in this city Aug. 23, and I have been in Manila since that time. Shall leave for the province of Romblon in about one week. We were just one month out from San Francisco, stopping four days in Honolulu. Honolulu is a most fascinating city. It is about ten years ahead of Manila, but the outlook for Manila is that in two or three years the United States will have here the most desirable city within the tropics and one of the leading cities of the world. The islands certainly offer an excellent opportunity for American enterprise and civilization.
United States Senator Beveridge gave us a very interesting talk last week. He was here when the soldiers were here and seemed most happy to be here for a time to look into the faces of this army of teachers who are the representatives of one of the greatest factors in American progress—the public schools. The natives are anxious for schools and are quick to learn. They are ingenious. Here is a sample. Last Sunday we were serenaded by a native juvenile band. The "brass" instruments were made of the tin from hard tack boxes. It was cut in strips, rolled to resemble an old fashioned tallow candle lighter made from paper and then soldered. They used to make cartridges in the same way. There are some very good native bands here. The natives are natural musicians. Last night at the dancing party held for the benefit of the native orchestra, the orchestra furnished as pleasing music as I ever heard. It is not uncommon to find pianos in the native houses and all kinds of smaller instruments. While in Honolulu we heard the famous Hawaiian band.
Yesterday at the palace quite an impressive ceremony was performed when two natives became members of the commission. It marked the progress of the Filipino in attaining to true American citizenship.
Mr. Gould I. Little, Cortland Normal 1900, and I each have charge of schools in Romblon province. We are to live together. We are both well and happy.
At present the work of the American teacher is to teach English in schools where there are several native teachers. Soon there will be the high school, the Normal school, and then the college. At present there is organized a Normal school, and a manual training school in Manila. The islands are rich in forests and minerals and offer fine opportunities for the cultivation of tobacco, sugar and rice, and fruit growing and gardening. There are ice plants, electric plants, railroads, telephones, telegraphs, police and fire departments, and all kinds of modern suggestions of civilization. We also have the trade from the East—silks, ornaments, etc. It is the rainy season here, but we do not find it unpleasant.
There are many Chinese laborers here. As soon as the Filipino will work the success of the islands is assured. During the middle of the day the greater part of the people here stay indoors and usually take a siesta. We are to teach from 8 to 11 and from 2:30 to 5 o'clock. One hour of this time is given up to Normal work. An effort is to be made to send twenty of the brightest pupils to America to be educated so that they can return and instruct their fellows in the ways of the Americans by means of lectures, etc. Here is an excellent opportunity for some people who may be inclined to do much good. The government is to be asked for an appropriation to pay part of the expenses. The Filipino will endeavor to save a part from his meagre salary. Any pictures or literature of any good kind will be placed where they will do the most good if sent to my address.
The other evening the Sixth Artillery band gave a concert on the Luneta. There were nearly 4,000 people present. The first selection played was "The Star Spangled Banner." As the first notes were played every head was uncovered. You can imagine my thoughts as I stood looking out upon the bay where Dewey became famous and listened to that old patriotic tune which will cause soldier, civilian and Filipino alike to lift the hat as a token of respect, love and loyalty for "Old Glory."
Kind regards to all of my friends among your readers. Letters gladly received and appreciated.
TRUMAN H. WEDGE, Manila, P. I., Care [of] department of public instruction.
REGISTER WITHOUT FAIL.
If There is no Registration There Will be no Voting.
Today and tomorrow are the last days of registration for the city of Cortland. No resident of this city can vote on Nov. 5 who has failed to personally register before tomorrow night. The registration the first two days was remarkably light. If the stay-at-homes are equally divided between the two parties there may be no very material difference in the result when the votes come to be counted, but there is no way of determining this fact. If Republicans alone are staying away from the registration places they may wake up to a surprising state of affairs on election night. No Republican can afford to omit to register. The only safe and proper thing for any citizen to do regardless of party or politics is to register and vote. Thus only can the true voice of the people be expressed. Let every Republican bear this in mind and let no Republican neglect to register. Register tonight if possible. If impossible to register tonight, register tomorrow without fail.
Deep Fall of Snow.
The squally weather and the snow fall of today recalls to the mind of Mr. A. B. Benham the fact that thirty-six year ago today snow fell to the depth of 18 inches. Many of the farmers gathered apples by shaking them off the trees on the snow. As the leaves had not yet fallen, the great weight of the snow broke limbs off from many trees.
Fortnightly Club.
The Fortnightly club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H. L. Smith, 53 Prospect-st., and the following interesting program was given:
The Revolutionary Time, Miss C. A. White.
Classicists, David, 1748-1825, Ingres, 1780-1867, Mrs. James Walsh.
Romanticists, Gericault, 1791-1824, Delacroix, 1799-1863, Mrs. T. P. Bristol.
Solo, Mrs. Charlotte Nash-Head.
The Roycrofters, Mrs. H. L. Smith.
The next meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30, with Miss Martha McGraw, 6 James-st., Cortland.
TAKEN TO BINGHAMTON
But Wanted the Commissioner's Protection Clear to the Train.
Millard J. Davis, who recently jumped out of a second story window at Allen's second hand furniture store and ran to the sheriff's office and there demanded protection, was sent to Binghamton last night at 7:09 o'clock, after having been adjudged insane. He requested that Commissioner of Charities F. E. Price accompany him to the train and help keep off his persecutors who, he felt sure, would make an attack when he ventured out. If the people of Cortland never saw him again alive, he said, they would then know that he was not crazy in thinking that his life was endangered.
Electric Motor for Boats.
The Western Electrician gives details of a new portable electric motor for propelling small boats. The novel feature about this new device is that the motor itself is under water, while the storage batteries are in such compact form that they may be placed under the seats of an ordinary row boat. In addition to propelling the boat, the motor takes the place of the rudder, and serves to steer the craft as well. This propeller, as the combination of motor, propeller wheel, and rudder is called, is complete and portable, weighing about thirty-five pounds. Using two boxes of cells, the motor drives the boat forward or backward at the fairly moderate speed of four miles an hour, and it will run twenty to thirty miles on one charge. By the addition if more cells, however, it is possible to attain a speed of six miles an hour. One advantage which is claimed for having the motor outside the boat is that there is no strain or vibration, and on this account it is unnecessary to build a boat of any extra strength or weight in order to carry the power. It is further declared by the company owning the patents for the device that the construction is such that the motor works perfectly well when submerged in water.—Scientific American.
BREVITIES.
—One drunk paid a fine of $3 in city court this morning.
—Register tonight or tomorrow. Tomorrow is the last day.
—Don't fail to register at once. Personal registration is required in this city. No register, no vote.
—Rev. Theodore Haydn of Groton will occupy the pulpit of Grace church next Sunday in exchange with Rev. W. W. Way.
—The reception for Rev. and Mrs. David Keppel will be given in the First M. E. church parlors next Wednesday evening.
—The football game scheduled for Saturday between the Normals and the Cazenovia team has been cancelled by the Cazenovia players and has been declared off.
—The First M. E. church choir will begin rehearsals this evening upon Stainer's cantata, "Daughter of Jairus," which will be given the last Sunday evening in November. It is important that every member be present.
—The village of Union, Broome Co., on Wednesday by the vote of 122 to 21 decided to appropriate $15,000 for a new school building. That is the way the needs of education are met in a little village. Cannot the city of Cortland do as well upon its special election for a similar purpose?
—New display advertisements today are—Glann & Clark, Shoes, page 8; M. W. Giles, Special prices, page 7; McKinney & Doubleday. Reference library, page 4; M. A. Case, Dry goods, page 6; Warren, Tanner & Co., Handkerchief sale, page 4; Normal Lecture Co., List of lectures, page 4.
—A regular meeting of the Cortland Science club will be held Saturday evening, Oct. 19, at the Hatch library. The review of Dr. Higgins' paper on "The Yellowstone Park" will be given by Prof. L. H. Tuthill of Homer. The paper of the evening will be by Rev. Robert Clements, subject, "Scientific Philanthropy."
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