Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1899 — SCHLEY TO ASK FOR INQUIRY. [ARTICLE]

SCHLEY TO ASK FOR INQUIRY.

Admiral’s Conduct at Santiago Will Be Looked Into. Naval officers believe that a court of inquiry should be appointed to ascertain definitely Rear Admiral Schley’s conduct in the naval battle off Santiago. The statements of Lieutenant Commanders Hodgson and Heilner have reopened the controversy, and in the opinion of many naval officers brings the case “up tn Schley.” Secretary Long may order aR inquiry, but the rear admiral’s frienda behave he will ask for one.