Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1888-01-15

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had been overheard, wherein the,
had remarked that the easiest wal
out Of the matter was to buy out thu
Thoebe faction. II was utterly false
that he had ever said anything on tn,
subject beyond theIrepetition of thu
gossip or that he had been approached
in that behalf .therd had been moth
ing to hamper Thoebe in sending hi
papersto Washington at any time upor
the payment of Notary.
INTERESTING DOCUMENTS.
Something like a sensation was
caused by the reading of several let
tiers written by J. Hale Sypher soon
after the election in 1886, which pro-
claimed the eminent ACCESSIBILITY Of
his (Sypher's) being employed in the
contest.
One of the letters stated that in
addition to legal ability, diplomatic
and political influence would have to
be used if success was to be hoped
for, and that he (Sypher) could in
fluence certain Republicans and pro-
tectionists. As Hallam began to read
the letters, which were addressed
to Lee Crandall of Washing
ton, who acted as medium be-
tween Thoebe and Sypher, the latter,
in great excitement, objected to the
letters being read.
Heard, of the committee, thought
that the letters ought to be read, and
Sypher Withdrew his objection, say
ing that there was nothing in them
that he was afraid of.
SYNOPSIS OF THE LETTERS.
In one of the letters Sypher says
that he will remain in the case by
Woods consent, but expects control
of it when it comes to Washington.
In another letter Sypher calls atten-
ton to the necessity of pro-
viding ways and means for
such expensive contests as
this against the Speaker, and says
that if retained he might enlist not
only the sympathy of his Republican
friends in the house, but also the aid
of some of his Protectionist friends.
Hallam then closed his address in a
brief address.
Sypher reiterated the state
ment made by him that the
returns of the outlying districts had
been withheld and commented on the
fact that Carlisle's counsel had not
brought forward the kilograms to
those districts.
Heard suggested that it was the duty
of contestant to bring in the tele-
grams, contestant having the afiirma-
tive of the proposition.
Sypher replied that if the case were
reopened he would do SO.
CLOSE OF THE TESTIMONY.
The committee then went into secret
session. The first motion put was to
postpone further consideration of the
case, which was rejected by strict
party vote of 8 toe.
A motion was made to reopen the
case. Rowell, (Republican) asked to
be excused from voting, and Cooper,
Republican, voted with the Demo
Gratis. Motion was lost.
Another motion was to declare Thobe
entitled to his seat, and on this vote
four Republican members were ex-
cused from voting, the remainder vot-
ing with the Democrats against the
proposition. Then came
THE FINAL VOTE
On the motion affirming Carlisle's
right to the seat. All the Democrats
voted in favor of this propositions,
and with them stood Cooper, Rowell
and Johnson, of Indiana, max
ing an affirmative vote OF 1913.
Lyman, Houk and Dodge, Re-
publicans, were excused. The
position taken by the Republicans
who abstained from voting is
that while they are not convinced that
Carlisle is not entitled to his seat, it
is proper for the committee to reopen
the case, and afford an opportunity
for the production Of any new evil
dence that might throw light upon
the contest. Under the construction
of the committee, Chairman Gross
will report to the House resolution
declaring Carlisle entitled to his seat.