The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-01-23

The lion. johnson \. Camden, OF Par
ken burg, arrived in the city yesterday
from the Fast, for the purpose Of meeting
his responsibilities, whatever they may
L., for an alleged act OF contempt towards
the legislative Investigating Committee,
in having declined to answer their Ques-
ton as to what rebate he received as an
oil shipper over the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad. The honorable gentleman was
present at the Capitol as locker on ut the
proceedings OF the two houses, apparently
in waitingtO BE- formally summoned before
thebar OF the Senate whenever the House
should concur in the resolution Of that
body directing summons to issue 10 him.
lnasInuch MS the question involved III Mr..
Camlens appearance here is one of con-
siderable public interest, reporter OF the
lSrELlIGEyCEE took occasion to call upon
him at his rooms ut the McI.urc House
Iasevening, ior the purpose OF ascertain
ing his views and feelings in regard
to the matter in issue between him.
self, and the Committee. Our reporter
found Mr.. c. comfortably ensconced in
his hotel quarters and apparently quite
ready to see reporters or any body else
who might wish to converse with him on
any subject whatever. Our representative
opened up the subject at once by remark
Ing that he was happy to see that Mr.. G.
had manicste el proper regard for the
power and dignity Of the Legislature OF
West Virginia by promptly putting in IN
appearance Nt the first intimation OF its
desire to sec him here in Wheeling.
Oh yes, said Mr.. Camden, ! have every
desire and intention OF respecting the will
Of the legislature, whatever it may be. |
have not been nj any time knowingly
guilty OF any disrespect to the authority
Ol Its committees.
Rel@rter this may be so, Mr..
MNr Camden, it is understood that you re.
used to answer Il question that the Com
mite deemed important TO the success OF
their investigation.
Ar. C.-l will explain to you how that
Impression arose. Two members of the
committee were in session at Parkersburg
%t September, and was called before,
u'eM to answer questions about my ship
'hentS over the road. They asked Inc one
question that said did not feel at liber.
VITO answer without taking time to con.
Hiler It's bearings meant no manner Of
NlsrsSpcct towards them, and such feel.
Swcr.
Reporer-rlease state what that ques.
M' C.-Itw rs TO the rebate received
~ a shipper OF oil over the Baltimore &
VINO road. could not answer thiS lues.
noA GAllI had taken time to consider (ll
US relevancy 10 the investigation, and i2l
us possible effect on my business as n com.
SH'iSe manufacturer and shipper OF oil.
u.4 SIMPLY what any business man
"ou'' uo--l hcsitated to expose my bust:
NuNS arrangements TO those who are in tho
'"i5Ie O0SlnrSs At other points. ~.
tmpoHer-What was the exact character
~ your refusal TO answer? Did you ask
"E Iime to consider the question? fr
~, Nh = did, Tint was what | wanted.
Tue committee manifested no unwilling.
,,f,s si, 10 Slvs me time, aud they adjourned
,i Without pressing me to answer at that aoa.
Reporter Were you subsequently, call,
won W oy the committee for 40 answer
, M' VI was summoned TO meet them
,i, %epe at Wheeling, but was Fast at tlle
".!s, ".T ana their SUMMONS was sent to me
,ta,. ,Ttaa,a.FSSerSbnrg. ! did not receive it until
SoyS, %,ry 1aa ,s met and adjourned. Hence
'oHM not meet them,
,ha haMporier.Are you now ready to answer
,bSl Mr' Z I'll am ready TO state my case @ Il
,'o Mose whom i may concern, the commit
tSa;, Cr @ she legislature, and then submit L
@sr ' Judgment rs 10 whether / shorId b, Y
'P9pe.lCd 10 answer tie question.
ia %SporIer-You hold that you ousht no
tionS ~ compelled to answer such a alIet
4: Ar. C,-That my view Of tho case. +.
SoL ri,i.SI see why any more illSn any ot6e
NV u,SEsh. @. should be compelled 10 disclos
private 04!lne@ to the public. / AZ