Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-06

WASHINGTON, June 5.-The anti
trust bill was laid before the Senate
to-day, and Mr.. Pettigrew. S. D., NOV
ed 10 proceed with its consideration
Mr. Gallinger, N. H., moved to refer
the matter to the committee on the
! judiciary. In the course OF a speech
on the subject, Mr.. Bacon, Ca, said
ne was profoundly surprised that the
statement made a few days ago by Mr.
Pe0tlgrew that the Cramps. ship build
ers or Philadelphia, had contributed
100000 to the Republican National
campaign fund of 1892 with the PROM
Use that they would be recouped by
contracts for the building of warships.
had not been denied. He regarded 1t
as most remarkable statement and
directed attention TO the fact that Mr.
Hanna and Mr.. Carter, intimately con-
nected with that campaign were in
the chamber and heard the state
ment.
Instantly Mr.. Hanna was on his feet.
II, said he, sharply, Il should I'M
dertake to reply to all such statements
made on this floor, ! would occupy
more time of the Senate than even the
Senator from Georgia does. Qaugh-
teri | heard the statement, and con-
sidered it unworthy of notice and |
declined to dignity it by a denial
i had nothing to do with the cam
paign in 1892, but | have heard this
story, and | say most emphatically
that | believe it is not true. So far
as such illusions are made TO the
campaign of 1896. | desire to say that
no promises were made, no considera-
tons were offered TO any person or
any corporation for contributions
made"
Mr.. Carter warmly denied any i'm
proper use of money in 1892, and stated
as false any statement that promises
were made.
Mr.. Pettigrew foNwed with asser-
tons that Cramps had told him that he
gave $4,000 in 1892 anu said 1t was
improperly spent.
Mr.. Pettigrew then took up the mi
nority report of the committee on Priv
ileges and Elections which Investigate
ed the charges against Senator Hanna
and read from it at length.
Mr.. Hanna briefly reviewed the Ohio
Senatorial election, saying there was
an attempt made by Democrats and
traitorous Republicans, like the Sena-
tor from South Dakota" who attempted
to defeat the nominee OF the Republi-
can party for Senator.
Mr.. Hanna continued, saying that he
sometimes doubted the sanity of the
man in putting such rot as he did in
the records and expect people TO, be-
lieve it.
Mr.. Carter followed Mr.. Hanna, re-
plying TO the remark of Mr.. Petit
grew about the alleged 100000 con-
tribution OF Cramp.
MIR. Pettigrew said he had told the
chairman of the National Republican
Committee at that time Carter Of the
matter and he had said something in
dicating that it was true.
MIR. Carter in a most vigorous man.
ner denied the statement OF Mr.. Pet
tigrew. He said that he did not belive
the conversation alleged to have taken
place between Pettigrew and Cramp
ever occurred. He denied absolutely
that any conversation between himself
and Pettigrew had occurred.
Mr.. Carter warned Democrats that
as they were to associate with Mr. Pet
tigrew they must have a care. He
Sdlu Ine ola adage was applicable
that they who laid down with dogu
must expect to get up with fleas."
Mr.. Pettigrew replied briefly, saying
the conversation had occurred.
Mr.. Foraker then referred to the
Ohio case, and quoted James A. Gar
field in defense of Mr.. Hanna, saying
that the reports showed that there
was no case against Mr. Hanna. He
said that the charges of Mr.. Pettigrew
would be answered In November as
the people of Oregon had yesterday an
SWered similar charges