New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22
THE TESTIMONY IN DETAIL.
CROKERS PEI, ANDREW FREEDMAN THE STAR WITNESS
OF THE SIXTH DAYS SESSION.
COMMITTEES AUTHORITY FREQUENTLY DEFIED

Andrew freedman was the star witness at
the sixth session Of the Mazet Investigation
Committee. which was held yesterday His evil
dence contradicted Mr. Cookers on an important
point. and when he was made aware Of it. his
hounderings in an effort to reconcile the two
we're ludicrous but futile He followed his mas
ters lead in regard to choosing what personal
questions he would answer and what questions
he would not ansewr. on the fimsy pretext
many times. that they were personal. He at
tackled Senator Plat also, and insuted the
committee by giving to the reporters a docu-
ment purporting to show the earnings OF the
rival surety companies. which paper he had
fused 10 give to Mr.. Moss
other witnesses OF the day were Henry NJ.
Mcdonald. Frank A Bell. j. F. Roach. Abra-
ham Himmelwright. John Donnelly. Henry E.
Perliner and Wilson P. Marshbank. John A.
Dooner was also sworn but the committee de-
eided to adjourn until this morning. just before
bis examination was begun.
The Chairman-A quorum being present the hear
ng will proceed.
Mr.. Henderson--Mr Chairman before the pro-
eeedings are opened this morning, there is mat
Ter which desire 10 bring 10 the attention OF the
The Chairman-What is your name?
CAPTAIN PRICES LAWYER HEARD.
Mr. Henderson-My name is Henderson. l a
lawyer in this city practising In this city some
years. and appear in that capacity to-day The
Chairman has said. and II should go without say
rg and will be assumed fact. that this COM
mittee is search of the facts; they in search
Of the truth and ask the permission Of the COM
mittee to assist them in that undertaking. One Of
the Oldest methods-a method as old the history
Of jurisprudence-has demonstrated that the surest
way Of attaining the truth and nothing but the
truth is by cross-examination OF witnesses. do
not ask for the production of witnesses. but in the
demonstrating and developing the facts TO this
Commission I am here to ask permission to cross
examine certain witnesses. l appear now prin-
eipally for the purpose Of representing Captain
Price. who has been assailed by witness and in
Mr. Clarke-Mr. Chairman ask that we do not
have speech, but that we have the request: -
have speech spread on the record. What is the
Mr. Henderson, suppose. in making the request,
! have right TO state why IT is necessary. would
Mr. Clarke-we object to any We ask
Mr. Henderson, will state my request. but |
want to state the Re ason for it. bold in my hand
State and from the Governor, stating
Mr. Clarke-I object 10 any further speech from
MY EN- TeSet ana n order hat NAV be- ruled on
without fireworks and gallery outbursts
MT abniIS he sraned in view Of the facts
and which are included in that request.
and that request is that am in a position 10 show
from the handwriting OF this man that his story
Mr. Clarke-I object TO any statement of that
kind.
The Charman-We will not go into the statement
OF Buttner now anybody else.
Mr.. Henderson-My purpose Is 10 assist this com
'ee in s9 % Sy is Buer md 10
cross-eXa mine Mr.. Buttner himself.
The Chairman-When the time comes 10 consider
the question we will take IL up and until then the
hearing will proceed Before going on with the
hearing to-day I want TO make this announcement
for the benefit OF every person In the room. Will
not permit or tolerate any demonstration, favor
all fv f2V
before this committee. This is a public hearing
every citizen has right TO attend here, and there
l. not the slightest objection to his being here |
regret that our accommodations are such that ne
people cannot all come who may desire but | VIII
say that order and d-corum must be preserved IN
these hearings. and this committee; representing
the legislature of the State Of New-fork VIII not
permit any demonstration. no matter whether IL Is
favorable or unfavorabe. concerning any Of the
testimony. nor any comment on Inc conuuCt Vi the
witness In The Witness-chair.