New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-07
POLICY OF THE COMMITTEE.


Beecher's friends.
POLICY OF THE COMMITTEE.
A NUMBER OF MINOR WITNESSES TO BE SUMMONED
INCIDENTS OF THE INTERVIEW WITH MR.. MouL-
Toy-THE FINAL REPORT NOT TO BE MADE SPEED
uY-MR. BEECHER NOT YET SUMMONED.
The Plymouth Investigating Committee will
hold another meeting this evening, chiefly for consua'
tou and its members and counsel say that It Is uneer'
tain what will be brought before them IL ~
remarked by counsel that considerable number OF
witnesses have been requested to appear before the
Committee, who are only expected TO furnish unim-
portant links in the chain Of evidence. some OF them 10
supply details concerning the married lie OF MT. anu
Mrs Tlton, class Of evidence which the counsel con-
sders essential to the investigation several Oh inc
minor witnesses summoned have declined to testify and
others have yet given no answer, so 1t il imposoo
state how many persons yet TO 20 before the
Committee beside Mouton and Mr.. Beecher. There is
expectation among the members or the committee
and their advisers that Mr. Moulton Will be ready
testify before Saturday evening, that being tho
time appointed by him. In the informal con-
versation which the Committee had with Mr.. Mouton
Wednesday evening he manifested some uncertainty
as TO whether he would be ready to give his testimony
even then Mr.. Moulton remarked that he would pre-
sent his statement and documents on Saturday even
ing, II he did change his mind before that time Mr.
Sage the Chairman of the Committee. said that would
matter. Mr.. Mouon said that he intended to testify
at the appointed time and afterward stated directly
that he would so, gave explanation OF his re-
mark about changing his mind. When Sir. Mouton
before the Committee his appearance was carrier
than the Committee had expected. To the question,
was he ready make his statement, as the Committee
was ready to hear him, Mr. Moulton answered that he
was ready and would read short statement giving
his for not being ready. Before reading 1t be
asked in a dissatisfied way why Mt Beechers
letters to him had been furnished for puoIea-
ton, and was answered that they
were not published the authority OF the Committee,
as they we're under Mr. Beeches control After be had
read his short statement, which was given in yester-
days TRIBUNE he was asked he could not be ready
before Saturday evening, the Committee wished TO
get through their work possible He replied
that there were many facts and papers concerning
the case in his hands to put into shape whie ne was
not in good health that he thought he could not be
ready before Saturday, but he could prepare himself
by Friday evening he would give the Committee nouce
Of his readiness this morning. When again urged thas
the Committee were anxious to hear him as soon as
possible be suggested that he still thought that Mr.
Beecher ought to speak first 1t said In reply thai
Mr.. Beecher had the right to know all the tesumony
that might be used against him, including anything tnas
Mr. Mouton might have TO present before he shouid %
called upon to make his defense, and that ne was en-
titled to demand he should see all OF his own let
Moultou concluded the conversation by obtaining the
Committees consent TO his bringing stenographer Oh
his own to report what he should present.
Members OF the Committee say that it is now mpos-
sibe 10 tell when the labors of the investigation will he
over 1t is undecided whether Mr. Beechcr VIII be
called on Monday evening or at later date, as II Is
thought possible the presentation OF Mr. Moutons
testimony may suggest the calling OF other witnesses
afterward Some OF those who are connected with tie
investigation declare confidently that the work VIII DO
over next week, while others are less hopeful OF an
eary end 10 abors 1t suggested by one OF the
awyers employed upon the case that the CON-
mittee may conclude that 1t is nadvIsabe TO pre-
sent their report for the consideration OF Plymouth
Church until the return OF many, who are now away
for Summer rest can render o full meeting OF tho
Church possible But whether the consideration OF the
rorort NV ,he Church should be delayed not, IL Will
probably pass Immediately into the hands OF the Exam
ming Committee OF the Church for their action upon IT.
Mr. Sage states that likely that the testimony OF
the less important witnesses the will be pub
lished at ALL
Counsel Mr. Beecher says that II Is SUI uncertain
whether Mr. Beecher will present written statement
10 the Committee simply submit TO An oral exanlna-
NON He will be governed by the wishes OF the COM
mltee In this respect. He has not received any sum
mons from them testify and the report nat he las
drawn up written statement, which he Will read to the
Committee lie declared to be premature.
The hard worked members OF the investigating Com
them enjoyed at their homes. There important
the case.