Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-19

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Ex-Secretary Chandler Cross-Ex.
amined.
INQUIRY AS TO HIS ANIMUS-A REFERENCE TO
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
When the Wales court-martial met this morn
Ing Mr.. Wilson continued the cross-examina-
ton OF ex-Secretary Chandler. Mr.. Wilson
brought out the facts that the new steel cruisers
were paid for in installments, and that the Sec
retary OF the Navy in approving the requisi-
tions 1or these payments relied upon the re-
ports OF officers of the department detailed for
the purpose, and that he did not personally in
spect the vessel. Mr. Chandler said that the
first Information given him of alleged dishon-
est transactions by Carrigan and Kirkwood
was by VIM. H. Belts.
Objection was made by the judge ad vocate to
TINS course of examination as throwing no
.iignt upon the present inquiry, and the objec-
ton was sustained.
Mr.. Wilson said he proposed TO show that
knowledge of the alleged fact that Kirk wood
ana Carrigan We're committing frauds existed
thH Sayy but Dr. Wales knew
was cleared for further deliberation.
When the court was opened the Judge advo-
caCe announced that the court had decided to
overrnle the objection and permit Mr. Wilson
20 continue the crosseXamination on the line
winch he had commenced.
WHY 2Er9I ME; GHAHDLER AN DELAYED ISvEsTIaAr1oN
UNTIL DIR. WALES LEFT THE OFFICE.
Mr.. Chandler said Belts had brought him
various papers, which were used as the basis
lor 1nterrogatories propounded to Kirkwood.
ms information came to him in December,
1888, or January, 1854. DIR. Wales LEFT the
x5th, 1884. He had not informed DR.. Wales of
lnls matter. He delayed his investigation until
Dr. W aies left office because he preferred to in
testlgate these suspicious after DIR. Wales ceased
70 be chief of the bureau. He had not at that
time absolute evidence OF fraud.
own mind, with the consent of the President,
10 nave a new appointment as chief of the bu-
reau and did not deem it necessary or import
ant that these mere suspicious, without tangi-
bic evidence, should be communicated to him -
lhe witness said that even after the interrOg;,-
tories were propounded to Kirkwood he did
not OBTAIN sufficient information to prove.
Mr. " ilson having asked the witness as to
when he came to the determination that he
Blair objected that the motive leading to the
exercise OF the prerogative of appointment
oy the PRESIDENT could not be inquired into.
amino into
THE ANIMUs OF MR.. CHANDLER AS A WITNESS,
If not as Secretary of the Navy, preparing the
charges.
Mr. Blair said that the defense had a right to
test the credibility Of the witness.
Mr.. Wilson denied that he had any intention
oI reHectlng upon the truthfulness OF the wit
ness.
Mr. Chandler said he would like to have the
iIiiut Iupo HIS sLuSWtTS.
The court, after consultation with closed
doors, decided to admit Mr.. Wilson's question
Mr, Chandler said he thought he had not def
nlteiy determined the matter of having a sue
ceSsor appointed until about December, 1888
Inc witness preference tor chief of the bureau,
he said, was the present chief, DR.. Gunnell, and
II Il vacancy had occurred at any time. he
would nave recommended the appointment of
Or; GunnelI. He said he did not want to in
surgeon general or reappointment of a
Wales, he said, was circulating petitions
or Kirk wood. He felt that If at that time he
was informed that there was cloud upon the
management of his Bureau, Dr. Wales would
treat It a a movement in opposition to his re-
appointment. He thought 1t would be inOp-
perfume at that time to call DIR. Wales atten-
slight.
When asked by Mr.. Wilson If he had not op-
posed es i,r: Wales nomination as surgeon gene
raj before the Senate, Nr. Chandler said:
Il did not know he was nominated. was
perfectly oDllvious TO the fact that DR.. Wales
who he was or heard of him sntil came into
the department, in April, 1882.
MR.. CHAMBERS REPLY TO MIR. HENDRIcks's
NAVY FRAUDS SPEECH.
The witness identified letter published in the
newspapers of July 4th, 1884. as having been
written by him. This was a letter written in
relation to the Navy department frauds in reply
10 statements made in a speech by Mr. Hen
bricks ut is very good letter." said Mr.
S,tti.uieT. nave no ooJectlOn 10 ltS gong In.
But If my political papers are to go in want
typographical errors to be corrected
MIR. Wilson identified the letter, he said In
order to offer 1t later in the case
LAS my animus IS on trial. and do not want
to come back here" said Mr.. Chandler, II
take occasion to say that would like to have
the report of Mr.. Hendricks speech put in evil
dence also. have no objection, SO far as am
concerned, to having the presidential election
contest OF last year tried over again in this
case."
NO FEELING AGAINST DIR. WALES.
The witness before leaving the stand dis
claimed any feeling against DR.. Wales. "About
two weeks ago." he said, 81 bowed to Dr. Wales
and he declined to speak to me, so 1 have no
personal relations with him, but even after that
have no feeling against him whatever
Before Mr.. Chandler left the stand Mr.. Wilson
questioned him to show that these alleged
frauds had been committed under DR.. Wales
predecessor as we'll as under his own admins
sration, but Mr.. Chandler said that he had no
knowledge OF that.
Medical Inspector Hudson who was assis-
tant to DIR. Wales in the bureau of medicine and
surgery: was then examined, and proved the
forms of bills, acquisitions, &c, and the methods
OF doing business in the bureau.
Indictments by the Grand Jury.