New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-17
WHAT THE LOBBYISTS DID.
DENYING THAT THEY USED MONEY IN
WORKING FOR THE WEST END ROAD,
BOSTON
MR.. BRUCE, THE COUNSEL FER THE COMPANY
AGAIN on THE STAND-MEssRS. LONG
AND RUSSELL RETAINED As COUN-
rsr TELEGRAPH To THE rRrnr.;R,
SEL, HE TESTIFI rs.

IsI TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBC:;RS
Boston, June 16-Thc legislative inquiry into the
methods adopted by the West End Railroad Company
to influence legislation the elevated railway qucs-
ton continued today. George \. Bruce. ex-
president Of the Senate, and counsel for the West
End Company again the stand. lie corrected
some Of his testimony given saturday. Ex-Governor
Long and william G.. Russell he said were retained
as counsel The latter. In company with witness ana
other counsel, spent nearly week continuously In
preparing the bill. having assistance as to damages
from Of the counsel Of the Manhattan Elevated
Road Of New York. Witness told all his assistants
that the greatest difficulty would be to make the
Legislature believe that the company in earnest
in wanting to build the road. Men taken from
different parts Of the state, because their influence
was likely to be greatest where they were best known.
Witness could not tell whom Mr. Pierce was expected
to influence. Witness retained him because he knew
Pierce TO he lobbyist and desired him 10 his in
huence with members of the Legislature whom lie
knew. No specific persons were pointed out TO be
Influenced Mr.. Bruce cross-eA ANIMATION. said he
had not sought 10 influence the speaker in regard TO
appointments on the Railroad Committee.
The most interesting witness to-day Thomas j.
Marsh. son Of the former keeper Of the Tewksbury
Amshouse, who was turned ont OF Office by General
Butler when the latter Governor. "Tom.' A. he
is known 10 everybody, up smiling usua
and had nothing 10 conceal. He said he had been a
lobbyist, a member Of the "third house" since
1883. He was employed by Mr.. Bruce last December
and far had received 81 900 for his services but he
expected to get more. Questioned closely a. TO what
he was 10 DO for his money, Mr. Marsh said he
watch his opportunities and to hear all / could
hear and see all could see He attended the
sessions of the legislature and never saw members
during the sessions lie had u~,d for h.e private
purposes all the money he had received nor did he
know of any money being used for or upon members.
He committed no overt arts not taken 10 any Of
A..
appointments 10 meet members: had had nothing to
do with the preparation Of the bill.
Mr.. Waterman-Wc what did You dol
WitncSs-Ivc been telling YOU. II heard any Nom
ber express opinion made note oft aud reported
1t. have made no conccalmcnt Of the fact that
f., H. Calender was IN the same employ. because he
told me 80, We never lai any plan T. ancct an, mem
Der through third person or {" Influence any member
have tried to maze 4 favorable impression with r.
gard 10 tho road. have never talked with any sena-
tors but have talked with some Hepre'entatvc~. but
Mr. watcrman-wcll what else have you eoncl
Mtnc>s-I have done considerable watching. but
many that couldn't give single name.
Of the Log -iaiurc testified that he had been retained
by the West End road to assist Nh Bruce In any way
that he could He had received 300. and expect Il
to he largely reconpen-"f - stocLhof"r - th- rd
should II be built. The witlc.,. fer hi, al
client. although DC had casvn-cd the Lc.i-latnrr and
reported progress 10 l~ superior. Mr. Bruce witness
knew ol no money beng expended 10 influence Not'r
:. DabHcv, ~ bo-ton. asked permission - act be
fore tp' committee counsel He stated that he rep
resented g. :. Hale. r. II. Dana. Wnslow Warren
MOOrclcd storey and Others. Mr. -icarus. congsel
Tor The Me't Elt Scnpay ai,nnon qllec'ec ne
advise Mr.; Williams or the Attorney General. Mr.
Williams then asked II be might retain Mr. Dabncy rs
counsel. and tho committee reserved IL decision.
AZ the afternoon session The cOmmlttcc decided that
Mr Dahncy conld not appear counsel for The client.
by whom he va engaged They further decided that
Mr. Williams could be- IrpN-"ntrl Dos counsel. that
the latter must furnish 'hc Attorr General with list
Of his witncs,cs aud tc substance of his evidence.