The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-14

visited our towns 10 address our people on the
great questions OF the day in fact, he seemed to
think that the people had no reason to desire 20
which, In an agricultural community like ours Is
a great event, the senator could never condescend
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the west; ana the people, in my Judgment, are now
quanted with the Senator here are the officers Of
the great transcontinental lines OF railways, and
EACH LINE sRBNED MUTUALLY INTERESTED
In him. They. OF course, run after power, and
though Mr.. Ingalls,, the Senator elect, owes his
cess to no party .ring or clique. but solely to the
accluent OF the dramatic exposure OF POmerOy by
YORK. ne, too. may be enabled to interest the rail
way men as much as Pomeroy did, . few months
Kansas Is, indeed. In an unhappy condition,
though. people think that brighter day has
dawned for her since the 10Th Of January.
SCANDALS OF FRAUD, BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
seem to exist against nearly all OF her most promi.
nent officers, embracing Senators Caldwell and
Delahay. United States District Attorney Horton
and even Senator elect In alls SO far as the ale-
s 5e1 sna o
and are somewhat disputed as to the facts.
Which n charged snst ooaoss, suit soo1s 10
Deiahay, Ingalls, agreed to pay Osborn. at that
time Lieutenant Governor and son-in-law OF
Judge to sit to hear motion for q continuance on
behalf Of Ingalls, client in suit In bankruptcy.
his cen 70 Ss
draft which the client protested and returned,
suit was threatened for the collection OF the
set up the very substantial defence Of the illegal
purpose for which the promise to pay was made.
stance is being used or agitated somewhat against
Ingalls, now that he Is successful candidate. BE.
fore that time It affected only Judge Delahay and
Governor Osborn. One Of the
CHIEF CAUSES or DISGUST
In reference to 1t against all persons concerned
themselves-a small transaction. II 1t had been
$4,000 the munihcence OF the job would have in.
In reference to District Attorney Horton mot
the J. O. Horton mentioned esewhere), the allega-
lions are very general that If any money was used
ton acted as paymaster In general. He certainly
paid Pomeroy's bill, amounting to about two thou
sand dollars, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel here.
Public impre sson has now settled down firmly
on several points In reference to the whole subject
circle Of friends and coIaborers is glad he is in
ished up, so far as Kansas politics are con-
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throw was accomplished. Everybody looks upon
York as bold, reckless man, not wholly above
suspicion himself and an individual they would
never make much of conhdant OF. While they
profit by his work, there are none among them
the same means, and everybody is pretty well
convinced that the whole expose was nothing short
This morning the committee Of investigation set
to work fairly, and the following Is the result OF
the days work, Senator Guerln acting as chair.
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SENATOR ALEX. NJ. YORK
was called as the first witness, and being sworn
testi1ed:-My name Is Alex. M York; am thirty
ence, Montgomery county, Kansas; am State Sen
atOr OF the rwenty-third district OF Kansas was
present at the late United States Senatorial con-
test and election in the Kansas Legislature In jan
uary and February OF 1873
he had made out detailed written statement, and
that he would present 1t under oath to the COM
mttee II they so desired.
Mr. Hutchings preferred that the witness give
his testimony orally, SO that the committee might
Judge Of the witness manner and emphasis in CIV
ing his testimony OF his motives, feelings and
temper In the matter.
Mr.. McDermott also expressed the same opinion.
Representative scoield thought that there could
be no objection to the witness reading the state
ment IN reply to Q general question as to what he
knows regarding the contest and election.
Senator Guerin was in favor OF an oral eXamina-
ton OF the witness.
Examination resumed-I arrived in Topeka ON
annay H. to be at the Of the
acquainted with s. G. Pomeroy after coming TO
Topeka met Mr.. Pomeroyl think for the first
my arrival in the hail at the foot of the stairs
first floor Of the Tent House; We were passing
each other; we exchanged salutatiOns, shook
hands, and remember he asked me to
COME AND SEE HIM.
Q. state where and when you next met Mr.. Pom.
think 1t was that week; went TO his room, in
company with John Gilmore late of Neodesha,
Q. What time in the week was this second meet
ingY A. think It was toward the latter part OF
the week-Thursday or Friday.
Q. Had You made previous arrangements with
Mr.. Pomeroy with regard to this second meeting
O. State for what purpose you called on Mr..
Pomeroy at that time A. called in the interest
OF Gilmore to solicit Pomeroy's influence in getting
him appointed as clerk OH some committee.
Q. State what was said and done at that time II
anything, between you and Mr.. POmerOyY A. think
there was no reference made to anything else ex-
na W. hQ
glad to help Mr.. Gilmore and would speak to Mr..
Murdoch about cerkship OF his committee.
Mr.. Gilmore having been supporter OF Mr.. Pome-
roy, and II So what A. There was; remarked
TO Mr.. Pomeroy that Mr. Gilmore had been O sup
porter OF Mr.. Pomeroy while editing the Neodesha
citizen, and was still his supporter.
The witness here stated that he did not desire to
be understood as giving the precise language used
but as giving the substance OF what was SAID TO
the best OF his recoecticn and as he understood 1t
In detailing conversations.
q. Where did this conversation take place A.
In Mr.. Pomeroy's front room, at the Tent House.
Q. Where and when did you next meet Mr..
Pomeroy A. next met him the following week
think Wednesday or Thursday nieht-in his pr-
vate room in rear OF the room already referred to-
A. was asked several times during that day 'i by
Mr.. j. q. Page. Of independence, TO meet Mr..
Pomeroy; finally requested Mr.. Page to ascertain
If it would be agreeable to Mr.. Pomeroy to see me
In company with friend; Mr.. Page went to see
Mr.. Pomeroy and returned and informed me that
Mr.. Pomeroy would be glad to see me in company
with as many friends as chose.
Q, Was there any other person that asked you
to call on Mr.. POmerOy except Mr.. Page, and
II so, who A. Yes, Mr.. Asa Hairgo, OF Independ.
ence
q State II you consented to the interview as re.
quested "A did, after consultation with W. A.
Johnson and b. +. simpson; told them that Mr.
Pomer0y wished to see me and consented to nv
visiting him with friend; they advised me to 90
and to take Captain George II. Peck.
Q. Where was Captain Peek at that timep A. In
Topeka.
z. At what time Of the day did this conversation
with Simpson ana Johnson occurs A. | think II
was in the dusk Of the evening.
q. Did you have this interview with Mr.. Pomeroy
In pursuance Of the arrangement A. did; | met
him early that evening, In presence OF CAPTAIN
Peck, John U. Page and Representative Edridge
q. State In your own language, what was
SAID AND DONE AT THAT INTERVIEW,
A. We first had a general conversation regarding
the senatorial question; after little asked him
(PomerOy) II he wrote the Ross letter. before re.
plying he took from his pocket letter from
Mr.. stewart, addressed, think TO "T. d.
Thatcher, Lawrence, Kansas;' one from
Mr.. Stevens. think. aldressel 10 g n pnmarar