New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-09
THE SUGAR TRUST INQUIRY.
MESsRS. TERRELL AND CHAPMAN BE-
FORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
THE STORY OF THE CONFERENCES AT THE
ARLINGTON AND AT SENATOR CAMDENs
HoUsE-MR BRICE's BROKER WILL
CONSULT COUNSEL.


charged with investigating the alleged deal be-
tween the Sugar Trust and Democratic senators
started to-day interesting branch Oh us IN
qury II had before II this morning II. L. Terrell ol
Cleveland Ohio. a member OF the Trust, whose name
has been mentioned prominently in connection with
nearly all the matters within the authority OF the
committee from the alleged agreement OF the Trust
10 contribute TO the Democratic campaign tund 10
the reported conferences In Washington over alleged
demands OF the Trust that its favors = the party
should BE- recognized by substantial benefits to be
conferred through the sugar schedule Another mat
ter inquired into by the committee was of more
personal character Mr.. Terrell 1t concerned the
testimony OF Walter CASTOR. the Wi!kesbarre wire
manufacturer who told the committee that while
occupying room in the Arlington Hotel in Wash
ing next to Mr. Terres he overheard a CONVERSE
ton in Mr. Terrells room about the sugar schedule
which gave the impression that Senators were pres
cnt and that deal was being made looking to an
arrangement by which the Trust would be cared for
the Tariff bill defeated
DENYING THE PRESS CHARGES"
Mr. Terrell admitted that there had been confer
ences at the Arlington Hotel in his rooms. at which
Senators Brlce and Smith and Mr.. Havemeyer and
himself present. but he unable 10 fix any
dates and did not conect It In any manner with the
meeting which disturbed the sumbers OF Mr.. Castor.
Mr.. Terrell said. however that at no time did the
occurrences related In The Press" article take
place in his room or at any other place where he
present
When asked what interest he had In the Trust and
how he came to DE in Washington at that time Mr..
spent his winters here Mr.. Hayemeyer. the presi,
dent Of the Sugar Trust, was, he said old friend
discovered ANYTHING during his stay here Of interest
pied Tsrrei;s rooms. and 80 it happened that this
meeting occurred. While II was In progress the gen
eral tariff situation was discussed between the two
senator's and Mr. IIavemeyer. Mr. Terrell taking
little part IN f. Mr.. Terrell said that sugar was
mentioned, Mr. Ilavemeyer having an interest In
legislation relating 10 that article as a matter OF
course lie denied, though, that any such CONVERSE
ton related By Mr. Edwards ever took place.
or that anything which could be construed as such
Reference also made to meeting between
certain Senators and members of the Trust. seid
Mr. Terrell said that he attended one such meeting
when, besides Mr. Iievemeyer. Senators Camden
purpose OF the conference Mr. Terrell said that the
| sugar schedule being considered In committee,
and Mr.. Havemeyer desired 10 explain some Of the
matters relating 10 this schedule and the rates
purpose OF his interview with Alessrs Camden and
Jones
| T. Z. Roessle the proprietor Of the ArlinSton
| Hotel was the next witness He was called with
referenc, 10 the statements that several meetings
! had taken place In the hotel between Democratic
| senators ana Sugar men
SENATOR BRICE's BROKER QUESTIONED.
LIverton r. Chapman. of the firm OF Moore *
| Schley. 81 Network. testified that he had no
| Knowledge OF the statement In The Press" letter
that Senator Brice's brokers Moore Schley) had
d copy OF the amended Tariff bill. and the privilege,
which was denied even to the chairman OF the
| finance Committee OF reading. SO far as ne
| knew no member o( the nrn and no one employed
| by H. had an advance copy OF these amendnents
| The statement OF The Press correspondent that
| the brokers 10 whom Senator Brice had been ac-
| toned 10 commit his speculative interests have
| ue.n large purchasers OF sugar was read TO Mt
was ""rr1ct The witness asked the courtesy OF
nc commlttee ior ,,I M - cosut vii
counsel lie desired TO ascertain TO what eSterS
BE- 'hosd 90 IN aselosnS any OF the business Oh
TIE rcso'g,ion 80 uh hn' showing hat IL was to in
quire whether any SsnatOr TuS ,r IN saII "
sugar stocss ana S,ha'of n,~S lust been read
and IN pursuit % II | asked you Mr. ohap, n,
whether me statement Ter, e mace very large purchasers
| u sugar stock during the tendency ~ The Iar.t
y, n answer NV That question until you have had OPP
portunity consult your counsel lSu reiues' 70
ror;,niiy to consult your counsel That is correct E
Mr. Chapman siaieI tha, , neao' ,~n1ld pre7
Ter 10 haye one 90 S 10 ali question
ihai Tefuss, ~ Van vish 10 consult counsel before
,r.scrne any question as to your private bust
Mr.. Chapman-fos Sir
LETTER FROM MR.. BRICE.
The CAairman-Just before the meeting OF ue
,,n,,,,,.e after the recess FOR luncheon, the fol-
! lowing letter was hahdel u '' - '
,,hn.h I viii read:
WIN" .....a,. Chamber
senate ' nam isei
"Wa.hlng,on; i; X sun snnate Com
| mlt'eo OF Investigation. -,
| 'Sr. II is stated iu the newspapers th1t orokrIs
ami other witnesses to transactions OF Sei.t
In Industrial stocks securities, sugar ana DINERS,
| -. IN summoned by your committee IN case
" - ,ns, claim any privilege. this Is to say 10
| ,bSp aeyerallv that they authorized and Re-
49,. ., arsvsr IA. 10 any transactions OF or Tor
| l' r,, ~ NV family secretaries. clerks. agents
nv ~, ,i,y,e a. ~ any transactions In Sugar or
Other Industrial stocks since March T. 1884, when
| ~. 49,. 49,. senate
.t,,r,,, maj neriol have not been interested.
inJir.ctiv alone or with others either
| ~ i'yy,s,n,rnf or speculation In the results or
nd Ivy @ any one az to me- accounts OF mine or