The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-29

Washington, March 2S.-The fifth day
OF Governor Steunenberg's testimony in
the Occur dAlene investigation began to-
day. Representative Lentz continued the
cross-quesuoning
The governor said he had been in the
Occur dAlene region during two days in
February before coming here. There
We're three state deputies on duty at that
tine, and DR.. France, who had been in
the service OF the state continually
throughout the trouble. On one of his
previous visits he talked with Stimson,
one of the imprisoned men. He had been
told by Dr. France that there was evil
dence connecting Sumson with the con-
Splracy; that on April 10, prior to the
blowing up OF the mill, Stimson had told
a certain individual TO get out of Ward
ner, as there was going TO be trouble.
The governor detailed a number Of Wis
It's 10 san Francisco, Spokane and else
where, during which, he said, he met
officials of the various mines. At meet
Ing at Spokane he told the mine owners
there would be no modification Of the
permit system: The mine owners We're
opposed TO this system and wanted TO
employ any men they chose. But the
governor said he informed them that the
state Of Idaho would not permit the en-
pioynent OF criminals. He made no state
ment as TO how long the permit system
would continue, but he said he intended
10 enforce II as long as it seemed neces-
sary 20 insure order.
VIII Keep Up Permit System.
Mr.. Lentz asked if this meant that the
governor would do as he pleased on the
subject, to which the witness replied that
he would do as his judgment dictated If
the permit system had resulted in a loss
70 the miners OF half a million dollars, as
Mr.. Lentz stated, the governor stated he
did not care for that, az It was necessary
recourse by the state.
Like Louis XIV, yJu are the state"
remarked Air. LentZ.
Mr.. LentZ's allusiOn to Louis XIV
caused prolonged discussion.
A sensational episode occurred at this
point. Representative Lentz asserted
that some of the state deputies were liv-
Ing with dlsreputabIe women Mr. Che-
ney, the attorney appearing in behalf of
the state OF Idaho, lnterposed a protest
and said:
Il hurl back at you that statement
The deputies are reputable men,
Mr.. Lentz Indignantly resented the in
reference, Of private counsel, and i'd
dressing the attorney, said: You ougnt
TO be Kicked out of the window, and you
would be IL you had not the majority of
this committee behind you"
When Mr. Lentz attempted to read from
previous testimony concerning the i'm
proper conduct Of deputies Chairman
Hull Overrlled this course. This further
netIleq Alr. Lentz, ana addressing Mr.
Lentz Attacks Hull.
I want to say in your teeth that If
oN dLC q parry 70 projecting THIS attOr-
ney IN lie, you are a party TO it,"
Amid much confusion. Chairman Hull
declared that Mr.. LentZ nad insulted the
col41httee ana ITS members as TAR as he
could, and X would have to stop.
Representative Hay of Virginia arose
TO say that the attorney had better NOT
give the lie to him, and Representative
Cox Of Tennessee added: If any man
insults me I'll hit hirl-'
Mr.. Lentz asked the chairman why he
old not can the attorney to order.
He was out of order, entirely ont of
order, ruled Mr.. Hull, emphaticaIly.
Mr.. Cox said that when the attorney
accused a member Of the committee of
1aisehood he forfeited his right to be
present.
If he says that to me-" said Mr.. Cox.
either he or go out of the window
hspresentatlve'Jett OF Illinois said that
as a means OF projecting the committee
Re. would move that the attorney be eC,
peiIed from the committee room.
Apology From the Attorney.
Many members were on their feet try
ing to secure recognition, when Mr. Jett
made his motion. Before taking action
the committee gave Mr.. Cheney an op-
PoIt I'LL 10 De heard lie explained that
ne did not intend 20 say that Mr. Lentz
had told faisehOod. but simply to DENY
the statement that Idaho deputies lived
with dlsreputable women He apologized
Tor any mlsappreh snsiOn.
Mr.. Cox remarked that a man must.
either night or apologize in such a case"
ana me apology settled It
Mr.. Jett withdrew his motion for ex-
pulsion and the outbreak was brought 10
a close.
Governor Steunenberg then proceeded
with his testimony. He said he had fire.
quently received a petition, addressed to
the secretary OF war, concerning the re-
tentlOn of the United States troops in the
Occur d'Alenes. He disclaimed any
knowledge OF men being discharged for
refusing to sign the petition or of state
deputies CIRCULATING the petition. The
committee then adjourned until tOnaor-
row, when Governor Steunenberg will
continue his evidence.
While the members were separating
after adjournment. Chairman Hull said
TO Mr. Lentz that the latter's personal
attacks on HIM mad gone as far as they
could, and If they were renewed THE
room viii not be big enough to hold us
both"
Ar. Lentz replied that he could take
care OF = himself. The intense feeling
aroused was manifested long after the
proceedings closed.