The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-22
WEDNESDAY. sEPTEM. -. 1875.
Red Cloud INTERROGATION.
from The Inter Ocean:

The taking Of testimony by the
Red Cloud investigating committee
WAS practically concluded on Sept. II,
by the examination of Secretary Del
ano and Mr.. Cowan, although the
commission expect to go to Philndel-
phia to obtain, IL possible, the testi-
mony of VIM. Welsh. Welsh has
announced his determination not to
give evidence, but the commission
hope to convince him that persist
enee In his refusal, will De understood
as a confession OF his inability to
prove the vague and general charges
he has so frequently printed against
the Interior Department.. In his tes-
timony to day Sec. DeIano exposed
the motive of Welsh, and made ONE
statements regarding his previous re-
lations with the Interior Department
ihat threw much light upon Welsh's
character, and his ardent interest 10
exposing what he calls the Indian
ring. Two years ago Welsh invited
Delano to his home and entertained
him handsomely. The next day,
through a friend, Welsh requested TO
be appointed as Commissioner of In
dian Affai!s.
Secretary Delano declined in a
friendly u 10 appoint him, be-
cause lie considered MIN lacking in
the Judgment and discretion required
in such u position. Welsh became
very ~ and that date began his
attack on the Department. some
months after he requested u private
Interview with the Secretary, which
was granted at the house oI the lat
ter. Welsh demanded the removal
OF Cowan from the assistant secreta-
Tyship, aud Smith from the COMMITS
siunershil, alleging grave charges
against both. Secretary Delano re-
Piled that he would appoint Welsh
himself, or any person or persons he
would name, 10 investigate the
charges, and remove both if the
charges were proven. Welsh de
clined to accept this plan, but insisted
on their summary removal, Offering
ns an inducement that he would pro-
tect Delano from n Congressional in
yesligation, which he privately knew
was proposed. DelanO declined such
Overtures, and Welsh left him angry.
DelanU afterwards stated this fact ut u
meeting OF the Board Of Indian Com
m~issioners, in the presence of Welsh,
charging Welsh with treachery and
underhanded schemes to remove
Cowan and Smith. DelanO stated
that he would thereafter decline to
recognize the board as long as Welsh
WAS a member. The Board had n
private meeting yer the matter, and
the next day Welsh called ht Delanu's
house, apolOglZed for his conduct, as
sured the Secretary that he was mis-
taken regarding Cowan and Smith,
and was satisfied that both were good
officers. He wept freely, and when
Delano accepted his apology Welsh
kissed him, thanking him for his for
givness. Not n day passed before
Welsh renewed his attack, not only
on Cowan and Smith, but on DelunO
also, who up TO this time he had not
assailed.
MarsL1was invited to cross-examine
Delano, but declined. The o tito
of things now leaves MarsI in II pit
liable plight.
He has failed to sustain one of his
mere charges he has made, and
has simply demonstrated that all the
attacks have been based merely on
hSarSay evidence, from disappointed
contractors and grumbling Indians.
Most of his witnesses have failed him
altogether, and those who have pre-
scented themselves for examination
have confessed, almost without eX-
ception, To have some private Ericv-
ances against the Interior Depart
ment or Indian Bureau. Marsh's
supporters have now taken refuge in
attacks upon the commission who
have for nearly two months patiently
heard his fiimSy statements. The
defense has not called nor suggested Il
single witness, the two Secretaries
and the Commissioner appearing, not
from their W desire, but at the
summons of the commission.
Later.-Recent correspondence with
Welsh cOnvinceS the commission that
they a accomplish nothing by GO
ing to- Philadelphia. Welsh posi-
lively refuses to be examined. The
commission have therefore resolved
to write their report Immediately,
and this evening are in consultation
as TO its character. The ECeniHg Star
is authority for the statement that
there will be a minority report signed
by Faulkner, the Democratic Con-
gresham, of West Virginia, and
Prof. Atherton,