Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-08

MuSSey seconded the motion, Judge Mac Arthur
| sala, IN granting the motion, that Major Twining
| was worthy OF any mark Of respect the commu-
nifty could pay him.
THE PERU INVESTIGATION.
Senator BIair's Retainer 100000 in
Stock.
The examination of Senator Blair was resumed
this morning before the foreign affairs committee
Senator Blair stated that he was not aware when
the question was asked that any special import
ance was attached to It; but, upon reading over
the evidence he had observed that the committee
might deem 1t so in connection with other mat
ters. He would, therefore. answer the question,
"How much scrip was offered him by Shipherd?'
share. Mr.. Shipherd had also asked the use Of
MS name as one OF the fncOrpOratOrs Of the Peru
Wan company, but he had declined it. Mr.. Blount
witness never understood the policy OF this gov
ernment to be to make any demands on Chill and
Peru, but simply to use its kind offices. Witness
did not think his position as Senator had an iota
OF influence one way or the other. He thought
| the disposition shown to pocket the insult in
Volyed In the arrest OF Calderon indicated change
OF policy. Witness thought the feeling OF the Pc
ruvian people was In sympathy with the Peruvian
Peruvian consul in New York was warmly in sym
pathy with the company, and he supposed Calde-
ron ron also he dd H. not suppose that Peru would
put supposed an adjustment would be made salts
factory to all parties.
REPRESENTATIVE DEUsTER's QUESTION.
Mr.. Deuster then took up the examination and
asked: "Do you mean to be understood that your
sympathy with Peru induced you to take hold OF
claims7"
self up entirely as humanitarian to the extent of
not being susceptible to the ordinary consdera-
tions which influence men generally; but at the
start these claims had no weight whatever with
him. He saw Peru the "under dog" and being
badly torn, and his sympathies were warmly en-
opportunity. as he thought to extr1cate her, and
he promised his kindly off1cesL
Mr.. Deuster then inquired: 'Do you know the
Peru?"
This question led to long discussion Of the Sc
cret treaty between Peru and Bolivia the disputed
boundary question, and the various matters In
volved which finally eliminated ia the war.
KNEW NOTHING OF CORRUPTION.
Mr.. Wilson asked: "Do you know Of any fact or
circumstance tending to show that any govern
ment official or minister plenipotentiary Of the
United States was In any way cOrruptly interested
In the affairs Of the Peruvian company?"
., witness replied that he knew nothing whatever
kind.
Mr. BLANEs CONDUCT.
Q.-Did you see anything in the conduct Of Mr..
Blaine in his management of the State depart
ment that indicated that he was acting from any
selfish motive OF pecunlary gain. or political ad-
vantage cor or from n any personal motlye3 v,a.,
knew anything more pure and upright and patri-
Ottc than Mr.. Blatne'S management of the State
derStand that 1t was ever contemplated as pur-
pose of the State department to establish an
American protectorate over Peru.
Mr.. BELMONT AND Mr. BLAIR.
Mr.. Belmont asked what witness had meant by
saying he had favored an extra session to discuss
this matter.
senatorBlar replied that at the time of the dead
lock in March, 1884, he had favored the assembling
and the troubles in South America; at that time
ne had not heard OF these claims, and knew no
Mr. Belmont-ssI mention this matter, as there
is an opinion OF Gov. Boutwell, in which he says
the President may make peace through an agent
Who ,d N has not been Pc confirmed by the Senate What
or saw it until recently"
ment necessary to the success OF the Peruvian
company7"
course, failed for the time being through the down.
being the action Of Chill in arresting Caideron
caused the failure Of the plans OF the Peruvian
Q.-"Mr. Blaine stated under oath that he be-
ieved this action OF Chilli was "a put up Job the
part OF England Do you take the same vew7"
Some amusement was caused by an exchange Of
pleasantries in the effort to reach an understand
ing as to the diplomatic meaning OF the term as
applied to the affairs OF nations Witness thought,
however, that the hand Of England and her influ-
ence and money was palpably and plainly evident
In the Chilfan management.
SENATOR BLAIR EXPLAINS HIS OWN COURSE
Witness, in further reply to questions, explained
at some length his reasons for severing his con-
nection with the company at the time he did.
for the company that differed from the action of
q Senator in arguing case before the Supreme
Court
THE EXAMINATION CLOSED.
After few more questions by Representatives
Belmont, Wilson, Lord and Deuster, which, how
ever, ELECTED nothing OF importance, Chairman
Williams announced the examination concluded.
Mr. Wilson suggested the propriety OF the dox-
ology, and other members OF the committee con-
graduated themselves upon the completion OF
what has proven more barren than profitable.
The sub committee selected to pursue the investi-
cation in New York will probably leave tomorrow
evening. Mr.. Belmont, who is one OF the two
democratic members, will go to New. York to
WSn VIM hey
report TO Congress It is not thought probable
that they will question Mr.. shipherd any further.
The Guiteau Case.
THE HHARMG IN THE COURT IN GENERAL TERN
POSTPONED TILL TOMORROW.
To-day was appointed In the Court In General
Term for hearing the bills OF exception In the case
o. nov dea When laP the the
court opened this morning there were but three
judges on the bench-Chlef Justice Cartier and
gagements that required their ATTENDANCE In the
lower court District Attorney Corkhiu and Ar.
Davidge, special counsel for the government, and
As soon as the court was declared open, District
Attorney Corkhfn said that he understood that It
was desirable that the case OF Guitean be not
Judge Judge IacArtSar 81 @ engaged @ in tie Circuit Court @
other side Sad no cSecions ths hearing ' should sS
ME Reed said that hehad no objections 70 such
Jedse tsIstsf then directed that the case Be
fho he1rino Would be 1eldfM n &o CIrcQlf Cout