The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-02-08

which would effect Sherman. Mckinley and
Butterwortb. They were speaking of the
rumors that these gentlemen were not prop
erly supporting the Governor in the can
vass. The Governor did not speak unkind-
ly of the gentlemen.
Governor Foraker read a telegram re-
ceived this morning from MADDEN saying:
George CampbelTs Testimony Is false from
beginning TO end. Cross-examine him." A
question arose as TO whether the witness
should be kept under subpoena, but he was
finally discharged.
Representatives Breckenridge of Ken
lucky and McAdoo of New Jersey testified
that they knew nothing about ballot-box
contracts. and had not signed the paper.
broadly knowing anything about the bal
lot-box contract or the forged paper. be-
fore the Music Hall speech and the Conn.,
merclal Gazette's publication. About Oct:
Evening Post t~elegraphed him at Boston
that 1t was stated that his name was
attached to the contract, and witness tele-
graphed an emphatic denial that he had
signed any such paper. Later Mr.. halstead
had written him a note. saying that he did
not blame him for feeling strongly III the
matter. To this witness replied in a four
page letter. When again witness wrote to
MI. Halstead and wanted to know why
have settled the character of the paper,
MI. Halstead replied that inquiry
would imply doubt. and the paper came
to him in such a way that he did not doubt
Its genuineness. He had admitted that II
the paper had not come to him through a
man OF such character as Governor For
aker he might have doubted and investi-
gated, bat he declared that he assumed all
responsibility. In November. Mr. Halstead,
paper to examine for a few days. Witness
brought it to Washington and consulted
with the other persons whose names APP
peared on the paper as to what should be
lone to make 1t publicly known as a bald
forgery. 1t had been rumored in Ohio that
the paper was really genuine, but that 1t
had been denied by the Commercial Ga
Zette. as it would bring down prominent
Republicans with James Campbell. There
was also from time to time in the CONNER
another paper somewhere. So the gentle
man determined that there should be a
congressional investigation to settle the
matter.
Ii. c. Megrew told how he had given $50
to Walters to pay Woods board here and
his expenses to Cincinnati. Witness came
here by direction of Chairman Conger, of
the Ohio State Republican committee.
Governor Foraker had requested witness
to look after Wood a little; but he would
have had to return to Washington in any
event. Witness was not instructed to keep
Wood In Washington, but to keep his eye
on him. He knew Wood was wanted In
Cincinnati, but said nothing about his
presence here. He understood that Wood
was to be watched TO carry out the agree
ment between Mr.. HaIstead and Governor
CsmpbelFs lawyers that no further pub
hc1ty should be given to the ballot-box
matter before election.
Representative Mckinley was recalled to
testify that he never signed any paper any
where touching the ballot-box matter.
Representative Butterworth, at this point,
81 Ah.A H. .--A.. A. TIE II a.
Foraker he wanted to make an answer to n
question asked him by Mr.. Turner. as To
whether there was any friction between
himself and Governor Foraker. He did
not want 1T to be understood that they
were on terms Of af~fectionate endearment
during the campaign. They had criticised
each other. and were not on such affection
ate terms as TO be in constant communica-
ton with each other. As to the Chicago
convention, that was a matter between
Senator Sherman and Governor Foraker.
This remark evidently angered Governor
Foraker, for, half rising in his seat, he ex-
claimed: s far as the Chicago convention
is concerned, l am prepared TO meet what
anybody may say, with the aid of a few
letters / have. 1 do not propose to be as
persed here or any where else about Chi
cago. have heard all l want
to hear of it. here and in Ohio.
by the best men In the Republican
| party ut the Chicago convention i can re-
flute any aspersiOns any man can make;
and / nave heard this thing the last time
without it. / owe no apology to any body
except myself. in that / lave not more
actively defended myself against such in
situations"
The chairman restored good bumor by re-
marking that he hoped Chicago would not
be mentioned again, except In connection
with the worlds fair.
James X. Foraker, the ex-Governor's
brother, was placed on the stand, and said
that he bad given Wood a letter of recon-
m%endation upon his representation that he
was trying for the appointment az smoke
Inspector. aud that Haddeu had told him
he had n good show. Witness did nothing
beyond this to further Woods appoint.
ment.
T. Hates. of Cincinnati, testified that he
had been an applicant for the place of
smoke inspector at the time Wood was
| after the place. Witness was strongly in
dorsed, and did not understand Woods's
mysterious strength and partial appoint
ment. Governor Foraker had declined to
recommend witness because he had recon-
| mended another man. Wood got all of his
letters of recommendation after the 18th of
September, when the charges were made
against him.. Wood told the witness that
he was going to get the place; that he and
MADDEN were getting up o paper TO help the
Republican party, and that Mayor Mosby
was in the scheme. Adjourned till Mon
day.