Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-14
SHEPHERDS EXAMINATION TO-DAY
His Theory OF Mr.. Biaine,s Acti0n-Hts
Interview with President Arthur-'sls0
In Steve,'' &c.

His Theory OF MIR. Biaine,s ActiOn-Ffts
Interview with President Arthur-s<lSO
In Steve.' &c.
The ShipheM Investigation was resumed by the
foreign affairs committee at 1890 O'Clock this
morning. In response to inquiries proposed by
Mr.. Belmont, witness SAID the subject of war with
Chilli was never discussed with Sc :retary Blaine or
with Senator Bllir. The que ,ton OF war with
Chill was not mentioned In connection with the
Landreau claim. Witness was not aware that Gen
Grant ever wrote letter to WaShinyt saying ii
was time that the United states should step in.
SHIPHERD SORRY NOT TO BE ABLE TO CRAFTY THE
COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Belmont asked what witness meant by his
statement that he was awaiting whatever course
Mr.. Blaine might pursue, when he (Shipherdl
might have something to say. Witness replied:
81 am very sorry not to be able to Crafty the ex
aminer. What had In my mind at that time was
something which under no consideration should
feel called upon to speak OF here"
QueSti0n.-Then you do not consider that the
time has come yet to give the he why
Der Sd?
Answer.-EIther have misunderstood the ex-
aminer, or he has misunderstood me- yielded yes
terday to the wishes OF the committee, and out
lined pretty fully my theory of Mr. Blaine's action
In the matter.
Mr. Belmont pressed witness for the true reasons
which he must have had In his mind when he
(ShipherdD said there were grave reasons why the
Secretary OF State did not give his {Shipherd's)
letter to the Attorney General for criminal action
but failed to obtain any further light upon the
subject
sHIPHERD DECLINES TO TELL WHAT TOOK PLACE AT
HIS INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
Witness stated that he presented his letter OF
Introduction from General Grant to President Ar
thur, but declined to repeat what occurred at that
interview with the President He assured tha
committee, however, that nothing occurred that
could have any reference to the allegations OF the
House resolution which led to this Investigation
Being asked: "Did 1t have any relation to the
Peruvian company In any way?" he answered ::
sYes, SIR" but declined to answer further.
Mr. Beimont-How did it occur that Mr.. Blaine
sent dispatch on the 18th indicating that the
Peruvian company was bubble; that your inter
view with the President took place on the 18th ana
on the 18th Mr.. Blaine sent another dispatch
which was entirely different from the one of the
17th?
Wtness-I am only cognlzant Of the chronolog-
ical facts. will not attempt to give an explana-
tion.
SENATOR EAToN's RETAINER, ETC.
Witness did not know whether Senator Eaton
was an attorney for the Landreau claim. He ac-
cepted retainer from the Peruvian company.
''Go IN STEVE"
Mr.. Belmont-Will you tell us what you under
stood by the marginal note upon Mr.. Blaines dis
patch 'Go in Steve"
Answer.-The impression made upon my mind
was that the wishes OF the departm ent were that
Mr. Hurlbut should go on in the course he was
pursuing, regardless OF the text OF the dispatch.
NO CORRESPONDENCE WITH SECRETARY BLAINE EX-
CEPT THAT PUBLISHED.
In response to further questions witness repeated
more in detail his theory OF Mr.. Blaine's idea in
writing the letter Of December Sd, and added: 81
desire to say here in regard to the published state
ments that had certain correspondence with Sec
retary Blaine, that there are certain letters which
Mr. Blaine would not like 90 have publ Shed. There
is nothing in it, the statement is false. l never
received an autograph letter from Secretary
Blaine, and all the correspondence that ever
passed between us has been published"
Witness declined to state for what amount his
clients purchased the COchet claim.
Witness stated that in sending the documents to
Mr. AriZola be delivered by Minister Hurlbut. he
considered that he was dealing with the executive
(Calderon), and, while presenting his own interests
at the same time availing himself OF any collateral
opportunities which might arise, such as the In
terests Of Peru in that connection. Witness had
taken no step since May 1, 1884, without receiving
the advice and assistance Of able counsel
The examination of Mr.. Shipherd was then post
poned till tomorrow.
CHIEF CLERK BROWN EXAMINED.
Mr.. SevellOn A. Brown, chief clerk OF the State
department, was questioned in regard to some OF
the printed documents, and identified Mr.. Hurl-
butts Endorsement upon letter which he Q1url-
buD had returned TO the state department The
cosed to Mr. Hurbut H With the eHns that he de-
liver it to Mr.. AriZoia. Mr.. Brown was asked, are
you familiar with the handwriting Of Mr.. Cam
that he was. He was asked II Mr.. Camacho did
not write the letter. and in reply stated that, udg
Ing from s the nandwng he w was OF the opinion
The committee then adjourned till tomorrow at
10 80 q. m.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Commander Silas Casey, Or
dered to duty in charge OF the equipment depart
ment at the navy yard, Washington, 1st of May.
Capt. JAS A. Greer, detached as a member of the
board of inspection on the 10th inst, and ordered
ne nj ~ In n "a ~ rd
nth inst. Capt. A. A. Semmes, from duty at the
Washington navy yard 18th inst, and placed on
waiting orders Commander Henry L. HOwiSon.
from special duty on 10th inst, and ordered as
member Of the board OF Inspection on nth inst.
Leave has been granted Rear Admiral William f.
Leroy for one year from the 3lst OF May next,
with permission to leave the United States
DEATH OF M1psH1PMAN.-The Navy depart
ment has been informed by the authorities at the
naval academy at Annapolis Of the death of Cadet
MidShipman c. F. Hepp, at Bangor, Pa, on the
night Of the 18th inst.
SAYS 1T Is A LIE-The N. Y. World to-day says OF
Shepherds testimony, where he spoke of an alleged
smarginal note" on one OF Secretary Blaine's dis
patches as having been cited to him by the editor
OF the World, that the whole statement Is a l1e
THE CAUCUS OF the republican members Of the
House called for tonight is to arrange the further
order Of business for the session.
THE PRESIDENT AND PARTY, VINO went to Fort
TeSS MONROE Oh Tue CueStcT a hTIuuIs WcTc mtt
yesterday by Gov. p. II. WOOdfn OF the soldiers
home. and Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan, and were then
conveyed in carriages to Hampton, and the home
was thoroughly Inspected. At 4:3O pm. the Wis
itors returned to the Hygeia hotel and an informal
reception was held by the President Shortly after
o'clock the President went on board his steamer,
and the party left on their return to Washington,
where they arrived this morning at 10 O'Clock.
CAPT. CLINTON B. SEARS, corps OF engineers, has
been temporarily detached from duty at the U. S.
military academy, and will report to Lieutenant
Colonel Quincy A. Gilmore. corps of engineers,
president Of the Mississippi river commission, New
York city, for duty disbursing 0f1cer In charge
of works OF improvement on the Mississippi river
under the supervision OF the commission, taking
station at st. Louis, missouri.
A LETTER FROM LIEUT.. DANENHowER-Hr. w.
Danenhower has received a letter from Lieut..
Danenhower, dated Irkutsk February 10, In which
he says he hopes to save his left eye, and would
not have It removed until he reached Paris and
had 1t examined. He expected to reach ST. Peters
burg May 1. His health was exc client and he was
in good spirits. He had received several tele-
grams from jackson, whom he expected TO meet
In three or four days. He would be compelled to
travel slowly In consequence OF the bad roads.
THR JEANNETTE SEARcH.-Secretary HUNT yes
terday afternoon received Able message from