National Republican., 1874-05-13
JB11cAN WEDNESDAY MoRNae 49,


As the testimony on the par. ofthe memorial
lists and the District governments is practically
closed, the question presents Itself as to the
course counsel may desire to pursue with refer
ence to argument.
The committee have considered the question
somewhat in advance, perhaps, Of any sugges-
ton of counsel, and have directed me 10 say
that If counsel desire they win receive written
arguments, which the committee Will subse-
quently have printed.
The memorialists win first present their ar
gument, furnishing counsel on the other side
with copies, and then, when counsel for the
District government have had Q reasonable
time to examine the same, they can furnish .
written argument in reply, to which the eoun-
desire. -
Counsel on both sides expressed satisfaction
with the arrangements suggested.
The Chairman announcing that the commit
tee would now adjourn to their private room
for the purpose Of conducting the examination
into the safe burglary
Mr. Harrington said: would like TO say to
to the committee that, so far as am con-
cerned, If my feelings are to be consulted at all
| in the matter, should prefer the examination
of the safe burglary should be public. OF
course 1t is entirely with the committee to say
whether they will have the examination public
or not. -. asz-
Columbus Alexander. So far a. i am con-
cerped, am perfectly willing that the exam
ination be public. .
| The Chairman. The committee, IN its dis
cretion, win make public whatever testimony
\ may be taken.
Mr.. Harrington. Before the committee re-
| tires should like to make another inquiry.
No charges have been presented to the. commit
| taa oudt w ma Nyod
cations, as they have been circulated in the
newspapers through the country. desire to
ask gentlemen on the other side whether they
svow or disavow the charges which have been
thus publicly madel
Mr.. Christy. There have teen no charges
made.
Mr.. Harrington only desire to know If the
gentlemen indoise the vague statements that
have been published.
| Mr.. Christy. No charges have been made on
our part.
Mr.. Jewett. The committee, Mr. Harrington,
is acting simply under q resolution of Congress
No charges have been made by any person.
Mr.. Harrington. so understand; but If these
gentlemen believe these charges, l want to
know If they will assume the responsibility
Mr.. Wilson. think you will see, Mr.. Har-
rington, the obvious impropriety, If you reflect
q moment, of calling on these gentlemen 10
| make any avowal or disarowal, because ] pre-
| sumo there is no member OF the commlttee OF
any member of the community who has not
heard this burglary charged upon both parties
| to this investigation. The gentlemen on the
other side, therefore, might very well call rpon
you to make an avowal or disavowal.
| Mr.. Harrington. 1 could disavow 1t, ard
that no one OF counsel for the District or ans
member Of the District government has made
such charges; but believe upon the other side
charges have been made and a systematic and
concerted plan has been entered upon by which
these statements could be spread throughout
the country.
The Chairman. We don't understand that
their are any charges made by any one.
NJ. Christy. II the committee are going to
allow statements of this character to be made
| we certainly desire at once to confront them.
think they are thoughtlessly made, and GER.
tainly indiscreet.
| The Chairman. think that we have now
had disclosed sufficient to show that 1t is wise
to have this testimony taken I'm a quiet wa
and therefore the committee will retire TO 81
adjoining room and conduct the examination In
| private.
The committee then adjourned its public ses-
sion till tomorrow at 10o'clock, and retired tc
| their private rooms.