The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-04-27
Gould on the Stand.

Gould ON the Stand.
Washington, ID. G., April 22.-The doors
of the house committee on elections were
kept closed this morning until the special
committee investigating the causes and ex-
tent of the labor trouble in the west pre-
pared to proceed with the examination of
Mr. Jaw Gould. Across the hall, outside
of the room, was stretched a barrier be-
yond which were allowed to pass only mem
bers of the committee, representatives OF
the Knights of Labor, several gentle men
accompanying Mr.. Gould, includ-
| ing his counsel, General Swayne,
and vice President Hopkins, the newspaper
men and several members OF congress, who
were animated with curiosity to hear The
testimony of the great financier.
As that gentleman rose to take the oath
ALL EYES WERE FIXED UPON HIM,
and his response, 81 do" was given in
low tone.
The chairman-It is the desire OF the
committee. Mr.. Gould, that you give Us
your testimony In respect to the investiga-
tien In which We are engaged, and
! for the time / leave the
examination to MIR. Burnes.
The witness wished to know the scope of
the resolutions under which the committee
was acting.
Mr.. Burnes stated that select committee
had been authorized by the house of repre-
sentatives to investigate the causes and ex-
| tent of the disturbed condition now exist
ing between the railway companies en-
gagged in carrying interstate commerce and
their employees in the states OF illinois,
Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas
Mr.. Gould-It is true that the Missouri
Pacific runs through some of those states,
but at this time we have no difference
with our men. They are not, strictly
speaking, within the rule of the resolution,
but will be very glad to spend my time
in talking to the committee, though L
hardly think they want to spend their val
liable time in talking to me.
Being, requested, however, to proceed,
Mr. Gould proceeded with his testimony in
a low voice, which was generally calm, but
which now and then trembled as though II
was
SHAKEN WITH EXCITEMENT
or emotion. At times he removed his
gold spectacles and paused in his
speech, as he carefully wiped them with
his handkerchief
Beside him sat Gen. Swayne, who re-
lieved him of reading printed matter, and
whom he now and then consulted in an
undertone.
''On the 18th of April" he began, Eve
had in the transportation department,
1907 men in the machinery department,
997; in the engineer and fremen depart
ment, 1872: in the car department, sos I;
in the road department, 1856; in the
bridge department, Gas, and at
our terminal facilities. 39i men,
total of 1879, not including
our general Offices. The operations OF
our road land | speak from thirty years
experienced are carried on in a perfectly
regular and ordinary way. Trains are all
run. and the business We were chartered to
do is being transacted regularly. Here
is dispatch / received since | left New
York. This represents the business that
was done up to 12:35 p. m. OF this day,
April 81. Two hundred and ninety freight
trains moved yesterday, containing 4,64I
!. loads,
AN INCREASE OF sEvENTY-FoUR TRAINS
, and ] ,5S7 loads compared with the same
day of last year. Quiet at all point.
!. along the lines. Trains are doing well.
submit to the committee whether we come
: within the rules of the resolution"
; Mr. Burmese believe. that this question
has been substantially passed upon by the
S committee and il is the intention of the
: committee that we investigate all the cir
cumstances and facts relating to tn,
E trouble therefore, We propose to examine
I you with regard to the proceedings inciden
S to the resumption of business
if there has been any interruption to com
) merce passing over the lines you repre-
sent in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas anC
Texas, and If so what interruption and 81
far as you know, the cause OF thatfnter
ruption.
Witness-Do you want me TO stat
> simply what / know, or the facts tina
:. came to my knowledge as president OF tn
= corporation, because i ought to state to tn
committee that left New York on the 5tl
: of January with my family on my yach
for a cruise in
THE WEST INDIES.
' / returned to New York on the sd o
March The strike occurred while / wa
> away, and my knowledge comes from sucl
v official inform alton as received as presi
= dent of the company, upon my return.
e Mr.. Burnes-We understand that. o
d necessity you will be compelled to Civ
# many things from personal information
n You win, of course, In testifying, discrim