The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-28
INSPIRED BY HATE.
Chief Rogers Puts Collins Wit
nesses In the Pillory.
THEIR CHARGES BREAK DOWN.
Many Wfsnsssss Ysn 10 Appsss SO
asmbisrs Ysii - Prove the
Chief LsvfsA gIaekmsn.

The Investigation Of John Collins
charges against Chief Of Police Rogers
vas taken up yesterday By the police COM
rnissionsrs. despite the fact that Mr.. Col
Inns moved TO dismiss. He adopted the
same tactics that he employed during the
flt,e. suit and because the commissioners
would not ALLOW him an attorney 70 prose-
cute or psrsecute Rogers he decided he did
mot want 10 play. The chief. however, in
sisted on having the matter suited to the
bottom and thus forced his arch enemy to
MAY his hand. Only thres witnesses we're
examined, but two of them, John Consi-
dine and Eugene Way. gave such
An exhibition Of malice towards
Rogers that an unprejndiced per-
sou could not help seeing that
they were trying 10 make - strong . case
as possible against him. They answered
all questions that they believed would In
fure and fatty refused TO answer others
that might hare put different phase on
the points in question. All sifted down.
there is not an ounce Of testimony against
Rogers, so far, that jury would consider
q minute. John ConsidIns says Rogers
paid him $500 for protection, but contra
diets himself AZ 20 where it was paid. Way
saYs Rogers took g., $50 from him for pro-
lection and. 10 prove IL. shows an account
under G. W. MulIen's name. In the face
Of this the evidence shows that Rogers
and WAY were enemies OF the bsttersst
kind only short time before the gam
bling agreement IN claimed 10 have been
contaminated. Incidental 10 the pro-
ceedlngs Rogers explained In connection
with the books introduced by Way that he
proposed TO show that. IL protection
money WAS paid Harry White received II.
The room Of the board of aldermen was
flied to overlooking all day. and much in
tsrest vas exhibited in the events.
ArroRsgx WILEY SHUT OCT.
Mayor Phelps called the meeting to
order ut 10 10 o'clock. and ct the roll call
all Of the commissioners were present.
John Wiley, who usually represents
Statesman considine. appeared this time
for John Collins. and said he had been IN
formed that be was not TO be allowed to
conduct the investigation for his client.
The mayor informed him that be under
stood there was rule prohibiting special
counsel unless the commissioners ordered
otherwise. lie did not think the commIs-
sion needed the services of hired attorneys.
The corporation counsel was present to
advise and there would certainly be rs fair
q show for the accussr as the accused.
Every opportunity would be given Mr..
Collins to prove his charges and the same
TO Mr.. Rogers 10 disprove them Contin-
uing he said:
These charges are grave, but believe
that many times trivial charges are made.
Let the Investigation show what there Is
In these"
Mr.. Wiley again spoke. but no sooner
had he said ''Mr. Mayor" than the mayor
told him he would not be recognized until
the commissioners settled the question.
Cheasty moved that Wiley as a citizen
be heard by the commission.
Relic said be looked ut the matter as
plain Investigation. and saw no objections
10 both the prosecution and defense being
represented by attorneys He then moved
to allow Wiley to represent Mr.. Collins.
Wiley asked in . sarcastic tone for tho
reading OF the rule prohibiting attorneys
from taking part In investigations.
Clerk Stewart then read from the min
utes of meeting held May Is. 1892. reso-
luton offered by Chsasty prohibiting at
torneys from conducting Investigations.
unless otherwise ordered.
Chief Rogers said he did no. want any
attorney himself aud was willing to be
prosecuted by the corporation counsel.
but not 10 be prosecuted by private counsel.
Mr.. Wallingford said his time was vaiu-
able and wanted TO have the matter set
tied, and seconded Mr.. Relies motion.
When the vote was taken there was q
tie. and the mayor cast the vote that
barred Mr.. Wiley out.
WHEY aovKs TO nIsMIss.
To the surprise OF every one present
Mr. Wiley arose and moved TO dismiss the
charges. IS he claimed Mr.. Collins had
been denied his rights. The turn in af.
fairs WAS 40 much like the "Dailg Tele-
graph" work in tho chiefs libel suit
against Collins editor. Lagrin. that II
took only second to comprehend the
dodge.
Chief Rogers was not disposed TO let the
matter drop so easily. however. and said (;
Il object 90 the charges being dismissed.
l am put In peculiar light These
charges are nothing more than = rehash of
what has appeared In the Telegraph.
have been maligned and slaBdersd for
weeks. IL arm guilty | am unfit To be-
chief Of police. Ii one OF them is true
doa't want 30 be In this city. Now,
desire a full investigation and one that
will settle this matter."
wallingford opposed dismissing the
charges. lie was tired Of Collins bull
doing tactics and wanted the thing set
tied. This thing looks like a political
sran," he added.
Relfe admitted that Chief Rogers con-
tentlon was right. and opposed the dis
missai.
Wiley Withdrew from the case. Assist
ans Cernarstion Counsel Steele said that
Attorney Wiley vas informed at the time
of ming the charges that special counsel
would probably not be allowed to take
part, owing To the precedent established
BIZ the police commissioners. and Wiley
then submitted a synopsis OF the evidence
OF each witness and furnished = list Of
witnesses.
Cheasty said he could not understand
Rogers objections TO sreeiAl counsel. and
tried 10 Get an &diournmsns 90 tomorrow
morning. with the provision that special
counsel ae allowed, ID, was pat down by
walllnsiord and kiFkwood, who wanted
So proceed.
Relfs thought there was some doubt
about any charges being before the COM
mission after Collins hsi moved to dis.
miss.
KoaxRs WANTS A HEARING.
Chief Rogers remarked tass he failed 90
see how Collins motion Affected the N at
ser in the least. and said
Those charges are on tils in the form %
an AtAaavlE before the commission. tie
witnesses present and all tsst Is necessary
j. 10 10 on xith the case. ! have cSsn
branded IN the columns # the Telegraph
IA asvsne headline. and now 10 have =