The New York herald., 1876-09-06
WASHINGTON.
Congressman Hewitt Wants To Know About
Hayes and Tilden's Income Tax.
ZEAL THAT OUTRUNS DISCRETION.
Republicans Who Think Hounding Tilden
Won't Pay.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

wAsuISGroy, Sept s. 1874
CURIOUS INQUIRY FROM CONGRESSMAN HEw-
ITr-HE WANTS THE FACTS ABOUT HAYES
INCOME TAX AS WELL AS ABOUT TrLDEN's-
HUNT THE REPUBLICANS ARE LIKELY TO
GIVE UP.
Since tho publication OF the action taken at tho
Treasury Department In regard to the alleged false
returns of income made by Governor rden to the
Internal Revenue Department OF the government
Representative Abram s. Hewitt. OF New York, has
addressed communication to tho Secretary Of tho
Treasury asking for all tho facts official informa-
tion had by tho department connection
with the Internal revenue returns Of both Governors
Tilden and Hayes, the two respective Presidential
candidates OF the democratic and republican partics
This letter has beon referred to General Raum the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue As Mr.. Hewitt
Is regarded here In tho light OF Governor Tidcn's
special political friend aud champion the depart
ment feels there Is proprcty in responding to tho
request madc by him. II Is understood therefore
that tho Commissioner OF Internal Rcucnuc
will be at liberty to proceed at to furnish all IT,
formation in hts possession we'll take steps for
full investigation and subsequent legal proceedings
relative to the charges made against Governor Tldcn
Instructions will be accordingly given by him
Prior to this however It has been matter Of serI-
hero whether during tho present Presidential
campaign IL would bo popularity regarded in
favorable light to cause q legal prosecution
TO be commenced against Governor Tlden,
and It has occurred to the moro cautious and
discreet among them whether such course might not
have a reactonary influence politically Hence until
the receipt OF Mr. HewItts communication the depart
officials have been inclined to the bolief that as
trial could not be had before tho Presidential campaign
ended II would not be advisable to press matters
at this me because Of the apprehension that it might
be deemed bytho people persecution OF Governor Til
den and accordingly great pathy tor him. An
Immediate answer will be given to Mr.. hewitt's in
quiry and prompt steps will be taken to 60 into all tho
merits of the General Raum did wish to
into any uuseemly prosecution Of the matter,
because docs not intend to be held accountable for
q failure to establish He has moved slowly and
carefully in all that he has done thus far.
Relative to Governor Hayes, tho republican officials
do not hesitate say that they will readily go into any
investigation required discharge of obligations
to the government His income and monetary affairs
are looked upon being open book, has
become possessed thNy sny, Of any large MEANS
except by Inheritance not having been in the field OF
extensive speculation and profit since he became pro-
prietor of wealth. The republicans affect feel per.
fectly secure and indifferent In any search which will
be made affecting him. The Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue feels the grave responsibility resting
with him aud does not wish to bc regarded
in the light OF acting mere partisan, being
troed by political prcjudcers. Together with the
oa to be thus taken by him, parties busy in New
York and Albany and elsewhere obtaining all tho evi-
which can be procured against Mr. Tiiden. II Is
not likely that much will of it in clearly defined
until alter the campaign, though the republican
managers are pressing the whole thing strenuously.