New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-24
THE TESTIMONY.

STAT MINT BY WILLIAM z. HORNE - FRUITLEsS
CROss-ExANINATION OF MAJOR BURKE BY GEN.
ERAL BUTLER
The examination of Major Burke before the
Potter Committee, resumed yesterday and contiu-
ned throughout the day. The telegram releasing Mr.
Horne from professional connection with Governor
Young did not arrive until late in the afternoon, and
then Mr. Horne refused testify for the that he
had not certain papers and other evidence with him.
There was larger audience than any previous day.
Al IL o'clock Mr. Potter said that he had sent tele
eraphie dispatch to Governor Young, asking him to dis
charge Mr. from his professional obligations, but
had not received any reply. Mr. Horne then made the
following statement:
II was not nv purpose when came here TO answer
the subpoena OF this Committee, 10 APPEAR upon the staIo
witness called upon General bueI aS a la Nv
T. Chandler, whom had known and respected Tor many
years as q prominent Republican, General Butler re-
eeiyed me cautiously and, When had SHOWN MN lhat
Twas lawyer, could do nothing else than respect my
3o wish 10 he nut In the attitude Of witness who would
reflect upon any one with whom ne mas heretofore mao
refusal to give testimony. reflect any upon Gov
ernOr Young Of Ohio Tne reason for my refusal at the
time 10 proceed with full and frank statement OF
what occurred pending the settlement OF the electoral
question was tue exhsiFs REVIEW ~ d, and rSio W
respect of the people OF Texas ana OF LOUISIANA he
mas made statements and put in evidence some tele
grams WHEN I sent 10 Governor Young. That was
acting In that capacity ana transmitting those dls-
patches to Governor Young that time, is true. now
state that have nothing that will not lay before this
committee at time In the future and nothing that
would not be ready lay before 10 II had had
sufficient preparation. VIII submit aud all papers
that have. The three prominent statenents made by
Major Burke In reference to myself here affirm TO be
true When first arrived IN Washington gave notice
Ia Governor Young Of the position Of affairs,
stated by Major Burke. l. also, In the progress OF that
Whrl OF political events pending the Electoral Commits
sion sent almost numbeTess dispatches and every event
that occurred during the day passed over the wires, al
my instance, TO Governor Young. lie mas taken Occa
sion that those dispatches were submitted TO
the President he has Endorsed views In bis pub
lie statement The result OF the WOrmley conference
as stated by Major Burke, sent 20 Governor Young
n the committee desire WILL IN the future through
and review anything connected with that eventiu
DeriOd The last dispatch received In reply was one
Admitted by Major Burke whom he retired from the
stand yesterday. In regard TO the refusal On my part
10 reply 20 Mr. HiscOck when no asked me what the
President bad said. IL must not be implied that there
was ANYTHING In that conference at that time or any
thine else that was unwilling 10 disclose. am not
row the Of Governor Young, but this statement
Imake on my responsibility, believing Il the prvt
leRe that an attorney enjoys 70 dismiss himself when
ever be Deases provided ne betrays confidence and
has completed bis obligations am ready and wiling
whenever set ay kilograms and papers together,
aud review this testimony, come before this com
Etae and make tR and complete statements OF every