Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-05-13

Mr. VAN ALsTrNE OBJECTS TO .wHnEw,SurSs~
KKrIoaa-rHE WITNESS EXHIBITS HIS .pyx,-
MrTR"-THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE GRAND
JCRIEs, &C.
After TIE STARS report OF Mr.. walshs teSti-
mony before the Springer committee closed ycster-
day. the witness coatradicted Bliss statement
that the Prescott and Sante Re case depended on
his testimony. He said there were other witnesses
that could have been called He continued: 81
had talk with Mr.. Merrick at one time and told
him what testimony had given 20 the grand Jury
relative TO the Kellogg case. Mr.. Merrlck replied
that Bliss had not informed him OF the nature OF
the testimony. He said: George Bliss is Id
scoundrel,' and replied that there no differ
ence OF opinion between us When hefor, The
Hutchinson grand Jury GOT into mosi hostile
atmosphere. The against kellogg was 50
strong that comment is unnecessary. That was
the time Bliss said IL was a serious thing Ia indict
a United States Senator. recognized that the
defendants Were well represented before the Jury
one Juryman. named TruSdale, was very iull,erti-
] think the effort on the part OF the grand iury
was TO discredit me before the petit jury ami the
country. had my papers there, but the jury did
not seem 10 want them, and when Bliss re-
marked that 1t was serious thing 10 indict a
Senator. thought the men knew their business
There was enough evidence before the Jury 10
make one hundred indictments. The prosecution.
continued Walsh, never had the moral support Of
the President. MacNegh has said that 1 have
been harsh on Mr.. Brewster. Prom what have
learned am satisfied that have treated him
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justice. L am willing TO apologize. He was
entangled. and George Bliss is responsible for
entangling him.
Mr. WALSH CONTINUES HIS STORY TO-DAY.
MI John A. Walsh continued his testimony be-
fore the Springer committee to-day. Speaking OF
articles published against him In the National Re-
publican, which he said was owned by MesSrs
Bliss, Chandler and other friends OF the President
the spectacle was presented OF an administration
organ attacking government witness He men,
toned letter written him by Col. Corkhill. con-
tanning subpoena for his presence In Washing
ton.
Objection was made to admitting the letter OF
walsh TO the President complaining OF Mr.. BissS
Mr.. Milliken said It had been distinctly decided
mat the kellogg matter should not be gone into
MI Van Alstyne said, with some warmth. that
ne was not over chary In the interest OF kellogg,
who had been posted all over the country as badly
mixed up with these cases.
IL was finally decided to lay the letter over for
future consideration.
There was considerable discussion also over the
admission OF a letter from the witness To second
Assistant Postmaster General Elmer. Insisting upon
the payment TO him walsh OF a months extra pay
Tor service on the Santa Fe route. Witness ad-
m1tted that he had brought suit against the gov
eminent for this very claim, and Mr. Nillisen said
that the court hearing that suit was the place for
this testimony.
WALSH AND BLISS.
Mr.. Walsh said that he could show that Bliss
testimony was not credible; that Bliss had sworn
he (Walsh) was not entitled to this months pay.
and he uhe wtness> could prove that Bliss had sent
him word that he had examined the claim and that
The chairman decided this testimony and the
letter TO Elmer admissible. Mr.. Van AlStyne ap-
pealed from the decision OF the chair but the chair
was sustained. The witness then testified TO the
part he took before the third grand jury In March,
1883, which indicted Kellogg. The prosecution was
represented before this grand jury by Mr.. Ker and
not by Mr. Bliss The witness presented to the
third grand jury precisely the same testimony that
ndfct.
Witness said he had never related all the case
against Kellogg TO Bliss To \. NJ. Gibson, While
could get Kelogg's evidence in his case against
Brady ne could win it. He said. also, that his
papers were dangerous to Kellogg. "There they
are, said witness, ''and
THEY ARE DYNAMITE"
Mr.. Milliken said he had. learned within an hour
that II Kellogg were put on the stand he would
deny good portion Of this witness testimony
"Oh, he would deny it," put in Walsh "He
Mr.. Van Alstyne said It was ridiculous to go into
THIS TINS, case without going To- the bottom The COM
ceeding; Swimming over
TO wHrrEwAsH KELLOGG.
Mr.. Milliken objected TO that term, and said it
had been decided not to 60 into the kellogg case
"Yes," put in Mr.. Van Alstyne, "and the COM
mittee was cowed and driven from It's duty"
MT: Milliken said it was more question as to
whether Kellogg should not be "black washed
Mr.. Fyan wanted TO confine the inquiry to the
conduct OF the government prosecutors. He didn't
want the committee to stutlfy itself by giving any
reason for Kellogg TO come here. unless the COM
mittee should reconsider its former action and
decide TO hear him. On motion OF Mr.. Fyan every
thing relating 10 Kellogg was
STRICKEN OUT OF THE RECORD.
The witness resumed his testimony concerning
the proceedings before the grand jury and copy OF
the Indictment against Kellogg was submitted for
examination.
Mr. Van Alstyne desired to have the documents
submitted by Walsh TO the grand jury admitted as
evidence.
MI. Milliken objected to retrying Kellogg. and
replied warmly TO Mr.. Van AlStyne'S insinuations
That an attempt was being made to whitewash
Kellogg.
WITH Mr.. BLISS IN AN ELEVATED CAR.
The witness said he had not attempted to avoid
the process services when he was wanted before
the recent trial. and had ridden with Bliss In an
elevated car in New York one day, although he
could not say that Bliss recognized him. The wit
ness described at length the proceedings which
finally ended In his meeting Mr.. Brewster Cameron
and Mr.. ker in Montreal, and his coming on to
washington and receiving explanations from Mr.
Brewster.
The committee then adjourned until tomorrow,
when MI. Walsh will resume his testimony.
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