Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-10
The KellOgg-Spofford Fight.
INVESTIGATION BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
After Qllr rennrt of the Snofford U allonn 1,

INVESTIGATION BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
After our report of the Spofford- Kellogg in
vestigation by the Senate committee of privi-
leges and elections closed yesterday, and Sc
vetgI es had testified that MURRAY said there
was sugar, In it but did not ask me to swear
the affidavit to get the 'sugar?" Answer-NO,
but to ascertain how all the affidavits were
Q.-You made the affidavit Voluntarily. A.
Yes, OF my own motion made three afIidavIts.
Q.0Do you not think it was immoral tn swear
to lie? A.-That depends on circumstances
1t is not when men want to bring. about how
aff1dav1tS are obtained.
who said he made second affidavit for Elder
Cavanac that he was not present at the election M Ton
OF keH@9gg, @ s Dus was 81 locSed s5, up In room
lie? A.-Mr. Drouett told me that II I reported
my vote for Spof1ord could get what | wanted
not, ]" he asked; "do it as a favor for ne?'' re-
piled, "No, 1 cannot"
Mr.. Kellogg here took the witness in hand
hut developed nothing of any Importance
The examination Of the witness here ended.
Mr.. Hill, Of the committee said the witness
came here on false testimony, and therefore he
did not want his fees to be paid until the ques-
tlon could be settled by the committee.
TO-DAY's PROCEEDINGS.
The committee on privileges and elections
resumed the investigation Of the Kellogg Spot
ford case this morning. Both Senator Kellogg
and Judge Spofford were present, the latter
having arrived last night.
Mr.. Merrick, for Judge Sponord. said he had
entitled to two more and expected they would
be here.
Mr.. Herman inquired when they would ar
rive?
Mr.. Merrick replied he would prefer not to
tell, as they might be captured by the other
s1de. He should have some documentary evi-
dence to offer. but it was not yet prepared.
seemed probable that Congress would adjourn
at the end of this or the commencement of next
week. he doubted whether after the adjourn
together for the examination OF witnesses,
therefore it would be well to put In all the
available testimony by that time.
Judge shellabarger having been asked
whether he had any witnesses, replied that
several were expected tomorrow. He had none
to-day.
The chairman said that the remaining time
of the session ought to be utilized, and there
fore, II there were any preliminary arguments
the committee would offer them. 1t was then
unanimously agreed by the committee that the
affidavitS heretofore offered should be admitted
to record as evidence.
Mr.. Merrick said he would put in his docu-
mentary proofs tomorrow.
Mr.. Hill called up the question Of
PAYING JULES sEvEIGNEs HIS WITNESS FEES
He objected to the payment on the ground
that the witness had said he had deliberately
and Intentionally deceived the parties who had
subppnaed him: The committee should pro-
tect itself and the Senate and do nothing that
would make 1t convenient for any man to come
here at the expense OF the government and Inn
pose on somebody by testifylng directly con-
trary to what he may have stated In an affi-
dav1t or other form. There should be protec-
ton from such imposition.
MI. Herman remarked he had never heard of
rule to deny the payment of the fees OF wit
ness, who had been subpGnaed by the govern
ment. Besides, II pay were refused 1t would be
said 1t was for the reason the witness denying
tne truth OF his affidavit swore to something
different.
Mr.. Bailey remarked that this witness was
evidently base and bad man and mer1ted the
penitentiary, yet having been subpHnaed by
the government, he ought to be paid.
Mi. ingalls, said his impression was from the
testimony that the witness imposed on Spof-
ford's attorney for the purpose Of disclosing
conspiracy, the purpose OF which was to de-
pI1ve Kellogg Of his seat. II the witness had
not obeyed the subpoena he would have been
amenable to contempt.
The chairman said the witness having obeyel
the summons OF the committee, ought to be
paid.
Remarks were made by other Senators, when
the question was taken On Mr.. Hill's motion
that Sevefgnes be not paid.
This was disagreed to, Messrs. Hill and Vance
Only voting In the affirmative, and Messrs Ker-
nan, Bailey, Cameron and Ingalls, In the mega.
tive. Mr.. Hoar, not being present when the
discussion took place, excused himself from
voting.
The committee, after being in session one
hour, adjourned Till tomorrow morning.