New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-30
recommendations had been from individuals in


he was with him TO the War Department. and his name
was then entered for appointment. Witness said that
either before after the rencehe could not
member which, but IL was after his return from New
York-he handed Mr. Harvey money in bills in the
park In front OF the Capitol ana he sent him the balance
subsequently from New York Mr. Harvey introduced
him Ia Mr.. Kerr within few hours after he (winess)
agreed to Mr.. Harneys propositon it may haye been
within two hours perhaps within twentyfour hours
there time lost In til matter.
@ During any of THESE interviews with Mixer did
You have any conversation with him about money, or
your paying for this No, Sir.
@. In way at all No, Sir.
Q. Did you advise him say anything to him with
reference your arran cement with Mr. Harneyi A Not
at all, Sir.
Witness further testified that previous 10 hs introduce
ton Mr. Kerr Mr. Harvey had spoken OF other Con-
gressnen through whom he hoped 10 get witness APP
pointment and had introduced him TO one whose name
he had forgotten. but nothing of 1t he had no a.
ISOLATION or acquaintanceship Mr. Kerrs district. or
In Indiana aided him with reference To this appoint
ment; about months ago Mr. Harvey spoke TO HIN on
this subject but he declined talk about Few weeks
subsequently representing himself as coming from
the Appraisers stores, called on him III Newfork and
said he desired have private conversation Win
witness concerning rumOr that he had paid MI Kerr
money for his appointment thewtness replied; There
is not word Of truth in !" but he declined the day
afterward TO accompany this person 10 lawyers oice
in Nassan-st and make affidavit to this denial, ana
again declined when this person called again with
Notary Public this person gave his name Us NahpAhce
or yanzandt he did rccoect the name OF the law
Arm but thought number OF their Office Was stated 10
be No. 1872 Nassau-st
BY Mr. Danford-when Mr.. Harvey gave you an intro
duction TO Mr. Kerr what did he say to you about men
tionnc any money matters to Mr.. Kerri Did he make
any remark the subiectf A. Not that kho" OF ho
had told me that this money was for Mr. Kerr.
O. But what did he tell you about speaking TO MI Kerr
about it, A. He did not say anything.
O. Did he warn you against taking TO MI Kerr about
in A. No, Sir
O. Did you give Mr.. Harvey all the money he aske '
A. Yes, Sir that agreed 10.
O. Did Mr.. Harvey make any report To you Mtcr you
gave him che money what no had done With 1T a. He
told me shortly afterward before left Washington that
he paid the money To Mr.. Kerr
O. Was that after he had received all the money or Just
that part of IL that you paid him first A. That couid
not say but | know lie told me that ho did g'e money
TO Mr.. Kerr.
The witness in the course OF his further examination
stated that he was not examined by any Board; MIR.
Keris recommendation procured hius the appointment
without any additional influence, or any other steps
being subsequent Ia his fling the recommendlti"n
he did Mr.. Kerr again The witness being asked
by Mr. Robbins that he lcft tie army epei
that he was dismissed. having "mlde an unfortunate
steu and been cobblrd MP like mettwOrm by mock
inrl.rd when II il hupcy;" other men had done the
same thing without being court ma Hailed In T,py 10
oucstons put by Mr.. Cymcr the witness stated That hI'
Kerr Examined him ycry carefully A. 10 his recommends
ton and general capacity; three years after his appoint
mcnt the witness stopped 1t New Albany 20 pay m re-
spects 10 Mr. Kerr wich he would not have done II 10
had believed that Mr. Kcr received the money which nc
(wtness paid to Harvey nc did not then believe and
does not now believe that IN Kerr received s money
HARxEY's TESTIMONY.
when the Committee assembled at o'clock THIS aiieT-
moon Smoker Kerr was present attended by Representa-
tye- Lord Morrison. Hereford and Springer ~ pcreof
friends aud by B. X Elliott ~ counsel Lawrence
Harvey was then sworn and examined by Repre-
sentative Bass lie testncd that his residence is In
New York; that he Ia not engaged In business hay
ing resigned his position in tie Appraisers Office la the
Ncy-York Custom-housc on the 29th VI Ap1i last ne
was employed IN tine spring OF 1906 as AN assistant
doorkecucr OF the House Of Representatives ana con
inuel IN the position during two sessions 81 Congress
he rad known Augustus l.. Greene 'or hte"n years
O. STATE whether you had conversation OF interview
vim him with view to securing obtaining for aim
the position Of Second Lieutenant IN The United state,
Army and N so, whore and wheni A Ia the House oi
Representatives.
O. ID, YOU recollcct what took place A. He wanted
the position and | Interested myrclf az Ms personal
friend and ne was appOiIted through ms "Nefti"us'
O NOW you may tell VIVA; took place. II you have any
knowledge with regard to securing the appointment and
whether you any conversation with that p,rsonf a
tell what u cohhdcNtlal' anu u" hot '' "a
posed 70 do 40 unless made 10 dsclose H.
u.c,csent,tiy Cl,mcr-I want the witurss 10 answer
b,o.dlv ana fully Winese-I do not what tiis iAs
IN do with what took place ten years ago. dectdy an
confidential matters between friends ought 10 DC re-
spccted.
Representative Clymer-I wish the question to be
answered fully.
Representative Blss-What conversation took place
betcen Greene and Yourself at your FIRST interview A.
Greene wanted the place, ami got II for him
q What was saidi A. I eau hardly trace the matter
back so far; Greene wanted tic position and vas nom
mated.
O. State whether an Arrangement. II any, was made
b,tween Greene yourself A. Greene waited on me
and said he wanted the appointment and told MIN
hoped to get it through my influence
o. Was anything SAID about money being pau' a.
Nancy matters are entirely confidential, aud do not
think it would be- doing justice ~ any gentleman TO
make them public.
Kepresentatve Bass-I insist upon an answer to tho
question.
Representative CIymcr-The gentleman Is entitled TO
a full aud lair answer.
nsing money, and II so, what was saidi "tncs'-i ASK
excused from answering. all that took place was
a matter OF confidence no not think 1t wOuld DO hou
orab.e for me TO tell what took place
Rcnrcseutatlye Cymer-Do you refuse to answeri A.
do NOT want TO DO eensured want 10 do my Llends
Justice -
Renresentative Bass-I insist upon an answer a.
what course will you take II do not answer
Representative Cymer-Ihat Is subject Tor herea er
8, vou do not answer now. Witness-i should Ike To
mink Of the crcums and have little longer tme
TO prepare ali answer. ....
Sneaker Kerr hero remarked that II there was any
hing in connection with him marking the TRANSACTION aS
confidential the witness need not regard II, but he eA
nected witness to tell the truth.
IN