The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-27
DIR. HERR A ~BLACK-MAILER
lie Is Reported TO Have B!ed Baron De
Reinach for Ten Million Francs,
And to Have Pitilesssly Worried the Banker to
Suicide-Sensa'ional Story Involving NJ.
Reuvier-M. Arton Heard From.

NEW York, Dec. GA story without
parallel even in standard fiction has been
given to the Paris correspondent of the
Sun by o prominent banker. in explanation
of the series of events which has culminat-
ed In the present crisis. Although the as
founding narrative bears inherent evidence
of truth and clearly explains the facts al
ready before the country. tho correspond
emit hesitates to make it public In full de-
tell. because it involves great names and
regulations. which must not be lightly as
sailed. 1t requires few words to outline
the main features of this drama. 1t will
be remembered In connection with Baron
Reinach's death that it was said that the
principal documents covering the distribu-
ton of the vast Panama corruption fund
had been stolen. These dangerous pa
pers have for q long time been in the
possession of Cornelius Herr, now q
fugitive in London, who. for several days.
has been so prominently before the public
In connection with Panama affairs. 1t is
now said that Herz's connection with
Reinach has been that of q black-mailer.
1t Is explained that Herr gained possession
of the documents several years ago and has
ever since levied gigantic tribute upon
Reinach. The amount extorted up to the
less than 100000 francs. When the ru-
mors of the Panama corruption BEGAN to
be publicly discussed six weeks ago Herr
is said to have made them the basis for q
fresh demand for 10000 o francs. He
threatened to publish all his evidenoein "
Paris newspapers If the money was not paid
to him. Reinach could not respond. Herr
was memorable and increased the pressure.
II N . ar.-> khAk p. a4~l e<4~ ~ xh~~aA
ened great exposure If HIS demands were
satisfied. Reinsch, In his extremity,
appealed to Rouvier. He reminded the
Minister of Finance of the assistance he
Rouvier described IN his indiscreet speech
in the Chamber the other dey. The dis
tressed Baron begged him to use every
effort to prevent Herr from executing his
threats. Rouvier sought C~lemenceau's aid.
The latter presently reported that he could
do nothing. When the result was made
known to Reinach he exclaimed, II am
lost" A day or two later he was dead;
whether by suicide or murder is still an
open question. Herz's pursuit OF Reinach,
p~itiless and reletless for years. is described
as one of the crnelest crimes in history. He
was almost penniless and without infu-
ence when Reinoch made HIM his protege.
To-day he has more than 100000 francs in
valuable property. IL is affirmed also that
he himself instigated the briberIes which
he afterward used to ruin his bencfactor.
Briber Arton Probably in Spain.
PARIS, Dec. 26.-The Eclaire publishes
to-day an interview with Arton, the go
between in the Panama affair, in the course
of which he says that his papers are in q
place where they are safe from pryinR in
vestigstors, and nobody would be able to
get copies of them. He declared that he
did not desire to be mixed mp in the present
campaign. He added that he would refuse
to return to France even with q safe con-
duct. remarking significantly that he re-
garded Baron De Reinach's death as q
warning to himself. M. Arton is generally
believed to have taken refuge in Spain,
where he is waiting for the storm to blow
over.
The Matin says thai NJ. Antonin Proust.
one of the members of the Chamber who is
threatened with prosecution because of his
connection with the Panama canal scan.
dial, is suffering from congestion of the
brain. The paper adds that his family re-
fuse to give any regarding his
condition.
Deputy Raynal. formerly Minister of Pub
lie Works, has CHALLENGED to a duel ex-
Deputy Denayrousse, the author of the
letter published In La Cocarde, on Satur-
day. charging that several members of the
staff of the Republique Franchise had de-
manded 800. 600 francs from the Credit Fon-
cier for assisting in the passage of the mu-
nIcipal bill. Senato PORTER, part proprie-
tor Of the Republique Frahcaise, NJ. Christie
phole. governor Of the Credit Foncier. and
Joseph Relnach have already denied the
truth of NJ. Denayrousse's statement. NJ.
Denayrouse refuses to fight, his objections
being to dragging Raynal before the courts.
NJ. Andrieux has tried to pick squarrel
with NJ. Ribot by demanding an explapa-
tion of certain portions of his last speech
In the Chamber. NJ. Rib0t declined to re-
ply. except through his secretary. who said
merely that NJ. kibot had referred to Nj.
Andrieux merely In his public capacity
The editor Of the Gaulois, which pub
lished q malignant story about Madame
Carnot, had the GOODNESS to-day to call
upon that lady and leave her q card In.
scribed. "Avre regrets respectueux."
The bourse was firm at the opening but
weakened later. when rumors became eur
rent that NJ. De Freycinet. Minister of Var
was about to resign. Rumors as to NJ. Dc
F~rsycinet's approaching resignation are
numerous this evening. but it Is impossible
to trace any of them to o Trustworthy
source.