The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-30

Yet IL viii require anoshef session sooay W
wind Up the case. The proceedings were
snIivsnsd In the morning by long argu-
nasut A. to sxonerating Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel Steele from the insinuations
Of the Telegraph Much time Was lost
IN giving him the vindication, although
ever com missioner agreed he ought TO
have IT, Then Collins began his ever
recurring proposition for counsel, and In
the end admitted bis inability TO conduct
his case. John Wiley made scene, and
in tho end Corporation Counsel scott mad
TO take charge Of the case to avoid serious
trouble. The testimony OF the Whole sss-
sion wss favorable 10 Chief Rogers. es-
peciailv that Of sx-Polies Commissioners
Manning. Rogers' old enemy.
Il was shown conelusivsly that he did
nothing more than his duty at the First
ward primary troubles and that. If gam
bling was open from June. ISL. to March.
$500. it was the policy Of ex-Mayor Harry
White and the police commissioners. The
defense tried TO bolster up Ways tessi-
mony about money paid Rogers BY Charles
Mullsn's story Of the gambling intfigues,
bat when the point Was reached, he adj
mitted that be never paid Rogers money
himself or knew that he received
any from Way. The things that were
brought up against Malien's character
were many and damaging. The same was
true OF Considine. aud witnesses had no
hesitation in saying that Ways word was
far from being reliable. Chief Rogers
statement of his relations with Harry
White aud the gamblers was straight to
the point, and made q decidedly favorable
impression on the large crowd that waited
unit. midnight 10 hear him testify.
COLLINS ATTACKS srEKLE-
After Mayor Phelps called the commits
sion TO order In the Morning. John Collins
said he was dissatisfied with the manner
in which Assistant Corporation Counsel
Steele vas conducting his case. He again
requested that his own attorneys. and that
"Mr. Steele act for Rogers. whose attorney
he was."
Mr.. Steele said he had noticed IN the
Telegraph that 10 was charged that he was
not doirg bis duty. lie continued:
"Ths statement In Q lie; IL In unequivo-
ealiy false. Ii Is for the commission to
decide IL what say 10 true l ask for an
expression from this commission II have
acted In q manner that would indicate that
failed 10 briag out the truth. will have
something to aay later about Withdrawing
Commissioner wallingford said that
what appeared In the Telegraph was moth
ing more than appeared every day. The
Democrats had nothing 10 say in reply to
Mr.. Steele. so hs lWaliingford) moved TO
sxonerate him.
Relfe desired to refnte any imputation
against the Democratic members of the
board. and continued:
IT am satisfied that Mr.. Steele has ex-
amiaed the witnesses fairy and has not
shown any partisan feeling In this contro-
versy. don't know that he has brought
out all that he could. but l don's believe
IL is for ths board 10 give any expression
on this matter"
cheasty had no complaint to make of Mr..
Eteeis's actions, but did think Mr.. Steele
was placed in an unfortunate position.
Chsasty had advocated special counsel
oil the time, and now thought the correct
meas of his position was shown by the
unpleasant position In which Steele found
himself.
Chief Rogers said that Mr.. Steels's posi-
ton was that OF public prosecutor. lie
saw no awkwardnsss In Mr.. Steele g
position, save from the ISLANDERS In the
prosecuting witnesses paper THE TEE.
srapAl III Collins Was dissatisfied with
the prosecutor he eonld prosecute himself.
The rule had always been 10 consider the
adylsseiliiy of allowing the defense TO be
represented by counsel. 10 was unheard
of TO AJAX for special counsel for the prose.
cution.
Corporation Counsel Scott announced
his confidence in Mr.. Steele, aud said he
could not afford TO have partisan feel
Ing displayed ia such q case. lie con.
tinued:
at is unquslifsdly false that my office
appears Tor Rogers. l have never Consulted
wslh Mr.. Rossrs IL Is broad assertion
for Mr.. Collins 10 say that he desired Mr..
Steele 20 withdraw from the position OF
paelie prosecutor and appear Tor Rogers
whose attorney he Is IL Mr.. Collins
meant that be will probably regret IL. We
suppose Mr.. Collins Is an honorable man.
The Office Of corporation counsel will with
draw from this case unless exonerated by
this board. know that am not rreiu
diced in this matter, eut do know that
Mr.. Wiley. as John Collins attorney. has
special interest Ia this case.
Collins said he thought zoo much Of hi,
reputation TO make false charge and that
What he sAld was based on what he knew
of q conversation one % his witnesses had
with Corporation Counsel scoss and Mr..
Steele.
Mayer Phelps refused TO allow the cor.
posa,ien coanssl 20 Withdraw from the
case AL present SIS officials had . sworn
daty % perform sad must do IL
scorr WANTS TO WITHDRAW.
ktrkwood expressed hts confidence in
Mr.. Steele. Il vas ret = matter In which
politics figured. lie dssirod 10 proceed
with the hearing. sad tte commission 80
decided 10 DO The matter Vas net 20 h
% easily settled. for Corporation Coansel
Scott said:
From now on Mr.. Collins Gill examine
his osn vitnesses- kitasr I or Mr.. Steel<
viii aci as advisers Of ihs board, a. we are
in dasy bound 10 do. "
Relic xas OF The opinioa that Collin,
could nos conduct his Own case properly
because he sss not q lawyer ani ass
mlgAt not es acquainted eth sae facts In
the case. tie desired that Mr. Sooss 81
Mr.. steele proceed with the examination
~ Witnesses Mr.. scott replied
Nos here /. man Who says 10 thll
commission ~s are Roeers attorneys. Gel
llas . n0s 70 blame, Issfhaps. toE ~hsi :,
s&ss. lie IS probably basis on that piAn.
eoa't " ans Il SAID sRy man got aa aniao
hearing. an willing - lea JOAN Nisl
sa&s part. Nv cstse1 sill adFsse 10 ta'
admission - ssstlm0ny,"
LAsr xFToKrsro ApxEr WHY.
Chssssy vas perfectly wiling 80 allies
the e0fpoEst5on counsel % retire and saw
Collins his atseEeey. lie then moved q
aliew NJ. Steele - withdraw isotn th'
case. aepess only IS adviser. and give NJ
Collins h:s attorney. Re.ss seconded ,h'
Kotlon.