Comment on Schley appeal to the President debated
Washington January 31 commentators conclude Admiral Schley and his counsel shifted positions seeking to overturn findings. They emphasize retrograde movement obedience of orders inaccurate official reports and alleged disobedience by Schley. They assert Dewey Benham and Ramsay agreed with findings and urged no further proceedings in light of elapsed time.
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Admiral Schley
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Schley
Key West
Santiago
Dewey
Benham
Ramsay
Grant and Sherman dispute over command in Savannah and Santiago
The debate centers on who commanded during key Civil War and Spanish-American War actions. Grant’s title to Appomattox is not disputed despite his illness. Sherman’s role at Savannah is affirmed while Howard led at Savannah and Schley’s control of the Brooklyn fleet is questioned. Witnesses state Schley did not direct fleet actions at Santiago. Oregon firing occurred without his orders.
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Savannah
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Schley
Secretary of the Navy
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Santiago
Gloucester
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