The New York herald., 1870-06-08

to Mr.. Parsons. Now, Mr. Parsons never spoke
to me on the subject OF Cuba except relative to a
consulsh,p that he was after. believe II was Santi-
ago de Cuba signed recommendation for him al
the request OF ex-senator wade but he never talked
to me about Cuban beliigerency or any lobby
scheme. MIR. Wilson may have spoken to me
about Cuba, as many other persons did, but
1t was in general way. General Butler has
furnished me with Wilson's testimony before his
committee on this subject, and have no objection
TO letting you have It. Wilson, you will observe,
says that introduced resolution granting belli-
gerency. never did anything OF the kind. | in
troduced bill. as you may remember,
providing for the amendment and enforcement Of
the neutrality laws. but there was nothing in it
about belligerency. After that bill was introduced
never remember Wilson speaking to me about 1t
or asking me to alter 1t.
Wilson'S testimony to which senator Morton re-
fers, Is as follows:-
Q. Did DR.. Bliss tell you anything about an attempt
the Senate; who was to otter the resolution aud
cause Of the failureY A. (thoughtfully and slowly
o. DID you not know that there was an attempt to
get . belgerent resolution through tho Senator A.
Oh, yes, SIR there three or four different ones
Senator Norton, one by Senator Carpenter, and /
believe still another was offered by somebody; do
not remember who.
Q. Had you anything to do with any OF these' A.
did, with one OF them
Q. which one was thats A. Senator Morton's;
the one ne introduces was nos exactly 10 my liking
and spoke TO him about IT,
Q. Was there any consultation between yourself
ten to offer resolution regarding the recognition OF
Cabay a. Yes, sir; the Doctor and had several
Q. what were the substance Of these converse.
tl0nsr A. An endeavor was W be made to induce
him 70 offer such a resolution.
Q: Who was to see him-you or the Doctor or
A l
q: Did Dr. Bliss talk with him In your presences
A. No, sir.
Q. Did you learn from DR.. Bliss whether he ever
talked with Morton on the suDects A. He sald he
q. Did Dr. Bliss tell you Of any offers he made or
Inducements he held out to any person A. No, Sir
o,ssS anere >, were we're not then to your EuoWedge.
yourself to Senator Morton or other SenatorsY A.
Certainly not 70 Morton; Bliss would not dare, nor
q. Did you let Morton know that you had any pc.
cuniary stock In the matters A. | do not think
did; when talked win him talked on general prin
Senator MoRroN-Ths is the only reference Gene
raj Butler assures me, that there Is in the testimony
TO me. You will see just now how much truth there
is in that point Of the letter in this newspaper.
CORRESPONDENCE is stated that you took pro-
clamatton Of begerency to the President, and that
he refused to sign it.
MoRToN-Wel, that is also false. happened to be
at the White House this evening and mentioned
the matter to the President He said had never
brought any proclamation to him with the request
that he should sign IL, and he promised
to send me letter tomorrow denying the state
ment, and to allow me to make any use Of 1t saw
proper. The whole thing is absurd.
CoRREspoNDENr-What do you think of the use
made OF ex-senator Wade's name In that letter2
MoRToN-Jnst the same as think OF the use
made OF mine Why, str, Senator Wade would have
kicked any man out OF his room who should have
had the impudence to make corrupt proposition to
him. During his long career In the Senate don't
believe any person ever accused him before OF any
thing Incompatible with the highest integrity
The Cuban versiOn-Tayl0r's Story Denied
The Bonds Furnished for the Purchase of
Arms.
In order TO give both sides or the story abont this
Cuban bond lobby, your correspondent called upon
MIR. Ruiz, a gentleman who has worked faithfully
and quietly in the cause Of the patriots, spending
thousands OF dollars Of his own money without re
ceivng cent Of compensation for his ser
vices. Mr.. Ruiz is gentleman OF th
highest character whose word Is considered al
good as his bond and his statement Is entitled {,
the greatest credit Your correspondent opened
the interview by referring to the story Of hi
(Rulz'sl connection with the efforts TO influence lm
properly Congress- TO which Mr.. Rutz answered.
"My dear, sir; have Just come from General But
Ter. reminded him Of an interview had with him
some time ago, when requested an opportunity tC
be heard before his committee. went at that time
to the committee aud General Butler was not there
waited for some time, and General Butler
returned. told him I wanted to make
statement, and he said he had mol
time then. I told him was going
to New York that nighta end he answered
fwell, there Is no hurry about IT, Ever since tha
time l have had no opportunity to make my stale
ment."
CoRREspoNDENr-DId you make contract Will
Taylor, or anybody else, to furnish Cuban bonds fo
aid to Cuba by Influencing members OF Congress
RUIZ will tell you all about that. did no
know Mr.. Taylor. He came to see me. and repre-
sented that he had great influence with certain Con
gressmen. said very well; what do you want will
me- He answered that he could introduce me Il
them. said, "Well, our cause is just. We desire
to do anything tnat is proper TO aid It," did no
like his manner. thought he was Spanish spy
to tell you the truth.
CoRREspoNDENT-Did he ask you to pay him AM
money on condition of aiding Cuba'
RUIz-No, sir; he did not say one word OF The
knd but / suspected, in my own mind, that HI
wanted some compensation. He called to see mt
several times after, but would not see him
He sent up his Gard, as the servant.
here know, and told the servants always L
tell him 1 was not In. H the fellow has said that
| agreed to pay him or had any understanding with
ne has uttered great ialsehood. never agreed
with anybody. General Butler told mi
| tonight that ! was the financial agent o
| the Cubans, but told him was not
never had anything to do with thei
finances. have had no official position here IN thi
country as Cuban agent My services have been o
private friendly, secret character. would not &C
cept any Official positiod from my country, becaus
| knew that would place me In fals
attitude felt that where would b.
| denied facilities as Cuban agent / cou
| easily obtain them as as friend and privat
| individual. My ann was, and has been, to serv
Cuba in this country in that character, and no other
II Taylor has said tnat had any contract with MIN
II no has told the Spanish Minister any such story
| repeat he has uttered great unlruth.
| CORRESPONDENCE you have anything to d.
| with the two millions deposited with the Peruvla