The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-29

xpeaker McGure Gives His Theory OF Inc
Division Of The Punder.
THE TOTAL TO EXCEED $4,000.
Now Willy Wallach Was Made a Catspaw for
the Emigration Ring.

Yesterdays session OF the Emigration Investi-
rating Committee developed some interesting
Testimony. IL gave speaker Mcclure an Opportu-
nifty OF giving his theory OF the division OF the
payments made by the steamship companies, ana
although he did not positively tell the names Of
shose who llgntened Noan's pockets OF the bur-
aen Of from $4,000 $50 OOo-to this sum Nolan's
nItle lee, from being FIRST $4,000, has already
grown-he limited pretty plainly, IN answer To a
question by the writer, that Mr.. Alexander
FTear was one OF them. Mr.. waenner went even
20 far as to say that Nolan only received seven
per cent Of the payments, which, II they were
e7sOoO, would make his share only $3.50. Upon
what information MIR. Waehner bases his compu-
sstion is yet to appear, but II 1t Is correct many
people WILL no DOUBT, sympathize with Moan.
~An This fuss about S. 25o.n they Will say, 'and
ane young man has had 10 bear all TINS disgrace
Tor $50, while the men who pocketed ninety
shree per cent OF the money have thus lar been
comfortably hid in secrecy Perhaps Nolan's
written statement VIII throw light on the puzzle
TESTIMONY OF Mr. SANFORD.
M Thomas s. sanford, the secretary OF the
North Atlantic steamship Conference, was the first
witness.
Mr. waehner-Were you at any informal meet
ing OF the conference where action was taken in
regard 10 the employment OF counsel2
Mr.. saniord-There never was an informal
meeting for such purpose to my knowledge; l
aon't know Michael Nolan and never saw him;
never knew that he was employed Tor the purpose
until saw the matter IN pint.
Mr.. Waehner-Did You take round a letter or
paper TO be signed by the agents for the employ.
nent OF Nolan?
Mr.. Saniord-I did not, sir.
Mr.. Waehner-Were you ever informed about
that psperS
Mr. sanlord--No. sir; think l knew nothing
Bf 1t until the matter was made pubic about q
rear ago.
MI. Waehner-Thar was anout three years ago2
Mr.. saniord-I donE remember the time ex-
Sety.
MT Sanford subsequently testified that he had
NO conVers Ition with Mr.. Dale, Mr.. Williams or
NJ. Schwab on the subject Of the reduction OF the
head tax; there appears 10 be a mtsunderstanc-
ing as 10 the true objects OF the conference; they
we're simply to ta2e care OF the rights OF the
ueamshIp companies; the conference mad never
anything to do with local legislation; Mr.. Wake
man was since employed TO protect the interests
Rf the steamship companies at Albany; his i'm
preston was that Daniel Casserly was associated
with Wakeman in this work.
Mr.. Waehner-Was there any action taken at
any of these conferences when it was agreed that
mutual assessments should be made Tor the pur-
pose OF affecting legislation
Mr.. Sanlord-No. sir.
DANIEL CAssERLY GETS FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Mr.. Sanford gave the name Of Daniel Cassery
a. the counsel employed this year 70 protect the
Interests OF the steamship companies at Albany
~ salary OF $4,000. Mr.. Wakeman was not en-
plOyed to his knowledge,
This ended Mr.. Sanford's examination and an
informal conversation ensued, In which the mem
bers OF the committee gave their opinions very
Freely in regard TO the mystery Of Noldn's trans
actions
81 am quite sure,n said Speaker Mcclure, "that
swo or three members OF the Legislature got most
Of the money paid to Nolan; know that could
pat nv hand on them. Nolan was only a 60
between, and got probably a small commission
Mr.. Naenner-He got seven per cent.
THE MYSTERY HALF EXPLAINED.
MI McGulre-Ine dNOQUS Op6Td1lQt was evidently
his :-Some fellows inside the Emigration Com
mission knew thar all the attempts Of the steam
snip companies 10 get the head money reduced
Dad failed, ana sent round TO the agents to ascer
tSln II they were willing to make an Agreements 80
pay Tor getting bill passed. When they had
made the agreement they got the Board Of Emit
grafton to pass tue resolution iavoring the reduc-
uOn OF the head money. On, IL was no DOUBT a
preconcertec scheme made inside the commfs-
Won ana no doubt they got the largest share Of
the m obey. ,--.S
Speaker McGuire was asked by the reporter Of
tne herald whether there was not contradic
ppn between MS statements, the one charging
members or the Legislature ana the others OF the
emigration Commission with having received the
plunder. BE SAID, ''No, there is no contradiction
" all. one Of the members or the Emigration
,ure.n
MR.. DALE's LIST OF PAYMENTS
speaker Mcclure presented the folio wing list OF
payments 80 Nolan furnished by Mr.. Dae, OF the