New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-05

even excited as he looked up at the members Of
the committee ard began to address them.
Il ask leave" said he, ITO address you in regard
to the statute under which children OF the
woman Urchittal are detained In custody and con-
corning which some testimony was adduccd before
the committee yesterday; concerning which. Also
statements were made in some OF the newspapers
that Mr.. Golf made severe attack upon me in
May. lss3-"
The Chairman-We will no, permit any testimony
for the purpose Of discrediting anything that has
been heard here by this committee or Of unfavora-
bly, criticising It, except such testimony be offered
under oath.
But" said Mr.. Gerry, II wish to correct mis-
apprehension that must certainly have arisen from
about the society of which am the head. You al
lowed him to crticise me. Why not permit me
here to state the facts?'
"Now Mr.. Chairman" said Mr.. Con-, in an ex-
cited tone II object TO Mr. Gerry or any other
person coming here before this committee 10 read
a statement which is not made under oath. If Mr..
Gerry will take the stand and consent to be sworn
and then make his declaration about this case. be
ginning with the words the following the facts.
am sure we will all be happy to near him.
POSER FOR THE EX-COMMODORE
There was an attempt at applause and some
laughter at this point which the chairman quickly
put down with a few rAps OF his gavel Mr. Gerry
looked nonpiussed and irresolutc, and appeared
surprised that he had encountered any opposition
all, let alone TINS vigorous opposition, - i'ii"S
off his statement.
Mr. Cierry-So far as the society was concerned IL
had nothing whatever TO DO with the woman per-
secuton by the police or with the taking away OF
her children The question was whether the woman
was fit person take charge OF her children after
being convicted of keeping "A disorderly house. We
had nothing to DO with that, and dldn know
whether the conviction was just or unjust. You are
a lawyer, Mr.. Con-. and familiar with the code
which provides for review OF such cases on APP
peal. After the woman's conviction an application
was made TO a magistrate for the purpose OF having
the children committed. The woman had been de
Tended on the trial by prominent Hebrew lawyer,
OF her faith. and one OF the presidents
of the Children's Society Mr.. Allen who is also a
vice president of the Hebrew Charities. and Mr..
Custer another vice president consulted in
reference the disposition OF the children. They
said that they should be sent to the Hebrew Shelter
ing Guardian Society. They were accordingly sent
there and the mother has visited them there, we
have been informed.
Three months ago application made TO US to
know II would permit the return OF the children
TO the mother. and We replied that the momcrt IL
could be shown that the mother had proper home
for them would recommend that the children be
restored to her We did what did under the
advice Of the vice. president Of the institution and
the vice president OF the Hebrew Charities. And the
statement of the learned counsel yesterday about
all such decisions and orders part being
final is not true in point OF law.
why" exclaimed Senator Bradley. MIR. Gon
didn't attack you at all yesterday On the contrary
he praised you highly"
IF thar is So" said Mr.. Gerry. qulcng down.
81 beg to apologize to Mr. Con. but according to