Evening star., 1901-10-09
THE HEMP INQUIRY
More Testimony Submitted to the
Committee.
HAWKS AGAIN ON THE STAND
He is Disappointed in the Testi-
mony Given.
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TELLS OF STOCK DIVISION

the members OF the HaWley committee
Senators Hawley, Burrows, Proctor, Har-
ris and Cockrell-which is investigating the
charges preferred against Col. H. o. 8.
Hestand by Mr.. Erastus L. Hawks, was
replaced today when it became apparent
that the hearing was approaching a close,
temporary at least. Senator Proctor was
not present, but the others made up for his
absence in their hopefulness.
Mr.. Hawks resumed his testimony
Replying to Judge Mackey he said when
he arrived home from the Philippines he
demanded of the Secretary of War the rea-
sons for the revocation of his appointment.
This was July "a, 1900. Mr.. Hawks was
about to relate what occurred at the time
and the committee ruled it out
Then we will ask for the summoning of
the Secretary of War" said Judge Mackey.
We will not summon the Secretary of
War" said Senator Cockren decisively.
I'VE have nothing to do with the Secretary
Of War. We are not investigating Major
Hawks or the question of the revocation of
his appointment We are investigating
charges preferred by Major Hawks against
Col. Heistand.''
Judge Mackey eloquently portrayed the
law. which, he said, regarded the high and
the lowly impartially, but he was not per-
mitted to pursue his line of inquiry, being
told that it made difference in the in
vestigation what led to Major Hawks ap-
pointment being revoked.
The Money Payment.
Judge Mackey then recalled Colonel Heis-
tand and asked him If Judge Boyd or Mr..
Meiklejohn contributed the $3.50 he paid
in settlement of Hawks claim.
"They did not" was the reply.
did either of them reimburse you for
such payment?'
'They did not
ITO whom did you forward the check and
express orders?"
'"To Dudley & Michener.'
Mr.. Needham at this point handed Sena-
tor Cockrell for the committees private pc
rusal the check for 500 he had drawn on
Riggs & Co. He also handed over to Judge
Mackey and his client the original letter
transmitting the two American Express
Company drafts to Dudley & Michener.
Am l to understand asked Mr. Need
ham, 'if we are to produce the original
drafts?
II would like to have them" interjected
Mr.. Hawks
II reckon you had better get them," re-
marked Senator Cockrell. "They can have
no earthly bearing on this inquiry, but in
view of Maj Hawks Unsuitable thirst for
them, you might as well satisfy his curios-
ity."
Mr.. Hawks then asked to have several
changes made in his testimony, mostly of
an unimportant character.
Mr.. Hawks added to one statement in his
direct testimony regarding Col. Heistand's
stock In the hemp company these words:
"Heistand was not to subscribe for stock
but was to receive it for the use of his
name and his personal influence to pro-
mote the enterprise"
Mr.. COursey a Witness.
Finally the corrections were completed.
and then Mr. Needham asked to call Mr..
w. s. Coursey, former private secretary
to Gen. Corbin and afterward private sec
retary to Secretary Root, and Mr.. Coursey
was sworn by Senator Hawley.
What is the name?" inquired Judge
Mackey. Mr. Horsey?"
mo. Coursey''
Asked if the Otis cablegram in reply to
Col. Heistand's had ever been in his hands
witness said 1t had.
There was great difficulty in discovering
what telegram it was in reply to. Witness
was about to relate what he had said to
Gen. Corbin about it when Judge Mackey
objected. He was overruled. Witness
finally went to Col Heistand and was told
the Otis cablegram was in answer to a pri-
vate dispatch Of his. Col Heistand did not |
paid for by the government. All kilograms |
of the character of Gen. Otis were recelv- |
ed by the adjutant general as the inquiry |
general. |
witness had no recollection of any similar |
difflcuity in finding the connection between |
an answer and an original telegram.
Witness reiterated that Col. Heistand had |
said when witness had taken him the Otis |
dispatch, after searching half a day for |
the person for whom it was intended, that |
1t was reply to private telegram of his
Witness therefore delivered it to him.
Mr.. Hawks Again.
Mr.. Coursey was excused and Mr. Hawks
recalled Replying to Senator Cockrell. |
Mr.. Hawks said that he never told Judge
Boyd about the manner in which Colonel |
Heistand should get the stock, and what |
he should do for it.
"The division of the $15OOOO worth of
promotion Stock he said, was agreed on |
by Colonel Heistand and myself in his Of
flee. Our associates, according to a mem !
oranda prepared by Colonel Heistand ard
Initiated by both of us, were to receive
their stock without payment 1t was to be |
given them for their influence in promoting
the enterprise"
why did you not make this statement In
your former testimony" asked Senator
Cockrell
"a man can't think of everything" re-
piled Mr.. Hawks.
1T is singular you did not think of such
an important thing as this before"
Continuing, Mr.. Hawks swore that it was
agreed between "me and Major Heistand"
that the $15O,OO0 stock was to be placed In
Hawks hands and he was to divide it, His
recollection "a was vas that he was to get $4,000,
600 and the rest was to be divided among
the friends Colonel Heistand had men
toned as being associated with him.
friends to be known in the matter and it
was agreed that their names should not ap-
pear on the stock book"
Witness said he did not communicate this
agreement to either Corbin, Allen Boyd or
Meiklejohn.
Why didn't you tell this when you were
testifying before?" again inquired Senator
Cockrell
Suffice !. to say didn't senator, and I'm
sorry for it.. stated it today on advice Of
my counsel"
Continuing, Mr.. Hawks said he expected
when he gave his direct testimony that |
others interested in the company who were
to follow him would testify to facts.
"But they have given nothing but de- |
malls, and by advice Of my counsel, as I |
have said, I determined to relate the details |
Of the agreement between me and Major |
Heistand.''
"Was any one else present when that
agreement was nader" Queried Senator
Burrows.
mo one, that can remember"
did you ever communicate to either
Judge Boyd. Gen. Corbin. Mr.. Allen or
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