Evening star., 1901-10-02
THE HEMP INQUIRY
Investigation by Senate Committee
Continued.
MR.. HAWKS FURTHER TESTIFIES
Answers Questions Propounded by
Senators.
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tors Hawley, Proctor, Burrows, Cockrell
and Harris, continued today the investiga-
tion of the charges preferred by Erastus
L. Hawks against Lieut.. Col H. o. S.
Heistand of the army The latter was
present with his counsel, Mr.. Charles F.
Needham. Mr.. w. Cranch Mcintyre, who
was subpoenaed yesterday, was also on
hand. A telegram was read by Senator
Hawley addressed to Senator Burrows, dat
ed at Ell Paso October l. from Mr. George
D. Meiklejohn, saying he was about to
leave for Mexico, and requesting that If his
presence was desired at the inquiry he
wished to be informed, expressing desire
that he be allowed to appear later on. Ma
jor Huxford, clerk of the committee, was
instructed to notify Mr.. Meiklejohn to come
at once, in order to be here by Monday,
and to reply when he would arrive.
Resuming the investigation Senator Cock
rell announced that the committee had de-
c1ded that the letters which passed be-
tween Mr.. Hawks and Mrs. Heistand and
which the accusing witness was anxious to
introduce yesterday were entirely irreIe-
want. and would be excluded Witness was
then asked If any other persons were pres
ent at an alleged conference between wit
ness, Col. Heistand, Louis B. Jackson and
Frank AtterhOlt, and said Duncan B. Har-
rison was there. ]. Harrison Powers was
also present, This was in Col. Heistands
office at the War Department, and was
about a month after the project of the
hemp company was first preached. Wit
ness could not recall any other converSa-
tiOns with Col. Heistand at which any
other persons were present. He didn't
know the present address of Harrison and
Powers. The latter used to get his mail
at the Hoffman House, N. Y.
Who Originated the Scheme.
"Do you know with whom this scheme
originated?" asked Senator Burrows. .
1.-The matter was first broached to me by
Col. Heistand. This was the first time
had heard of 1t or thought of it,
When asked how Col. Heistand introduced
the subject witness said that he made
friendly call on Col Heistand and during
that call the colonel said the hemp industry
was the leading one of the Philippines, and
If it could be controlled there would be
great opportunity in it. The colonel he de-
clared suggested the formation of a COM
pany, and as a result of this suggestion and
subsequent interviews witness proceeded
with the attempt to organize the company.
AT this time" said witness, "CoI. Hell
stand and myself were running the thing"
Senator Burrows having brought out that
witness was to receive 1,500 shares, or $40,-
900 worth Of the s150,000 worth of stock to
be used In establishing the company, said
that was all he desired to ask
There Is another question 1 think Won
should ask" said Mr.. Hawks.
What is that?' returned Senator Bur-
rows.
What was to be done with the rest of
the $1o0OOO worth of stock
Mr.. McIntyre's Testimony.
Witness was not gratified to this ex-
tent and was excused and Mr. William
Cranch Mcintyre was examined The lat
ter said he was present very much against
his will, and hoped the committee would
be as brief as possible with him as he
was very busy man.
Mr. McIntyre's correspondence with Mr..
Hawks and the memoranda made by the
former, which had been handed in to the
committee by Mr.. Hawks, was examined.
and Senator Cockrell said it was not rele-
want testimony.
Mr.. Hawks said he had not offered 1t as
testimony. Being asked to recount his con-
nection with Mr.. Hawks. Col Heistand
and Dudley & Michener, witness said it
was In regard to the settlement of Mr.
Hawks claim. Witness negotiated the set
tlement with Dudley & Michener He had
interviews with Gen. Corbin and Mr.
Melkie1ohn; letter was read from Cen
he would gladly see Mr.. Mcintyre at any
time, the latter having asked for an inter-
view on the subject under investigation,
and stating:
LAS for any claims Maj. Hawks has
against me, l have no knowledge what
ever that ever had any business relations
either directly or indirectly with him or
any one else since have been in this Of
nee. and have constantly refused to have
any business outside of my legitimate du-
ues.'
Hawks' Appointment.
Witness said he told General Corbin that
Major Hawks wanted something other than
q pecun1ary settlement; that Hawks needed
something to do, and should be taken care
OF. Thereupon General Corbin suggested
10 witness that they go and see Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn. They did SO, and
witness talked about an appointment for
Hawks. At the same interview, witness
said, Meihejohn said Hawks had had a
letter which he, Meiklejohn. had signed,
and that he had wanted it back, and mad
gotten 1t and destroyed it.
Witness said he then conducted the set
tlement with Dudley & Michener, who
said Col Heistand was the only person who
had anything to do with the affair Wit
ness agreed to take $3.50 cash, and it was
understood that Hawks would be secured
an appointment. Witness said he again saw
Meikejohn about the appointment, and the
latter said he had examined Hawks record
and found 1t excellent, but that his ap-
potntment would be made only after the
settlement was reached. The settlement
was then concluded. The papers Hawks had
placed in witness custody and of which he
did not know Hawks had kept copies were
handed over to Dudley & Michener Wit
ness apprised Mr.. Meiklejohn Of this and
appointed and then Immediately dis
charged. Meiklejohn told witness he could
not control that. and witness wanted to
know If 1t could not be controlled during
the present administration. Meikle1ohn
said he could not tell how long that would
be. Witness, however, Vas under the i'm
preston that Hawks appointment would
be permanent in this respect.
Witness then read letter he had writ
ten to Meiklejohn, suggesting that Hawks.
Meiklejohn, Corbin and witness come to-
gether and talk over Hawks affairs like
four good fellows" Witness received no
reply to the letter. Witness said he had a
talk with Assistant Attorney General Boyd
regarding the Endorsements of Mr. Hawks
application for appointment. Witness re-
membered Mr.. Hawks making out the an
plication. The Endorsements ACCOMPANYING
1t were letters from witness, W. w. Dud-
ley and L. T. Michenef and James 3. Boyd
After the revocation of Mr. Hawks an
pointment witness said Mr.. Michener came
to his Office and said Mr.. Meiklejohn had
asked Michener to come and tell witness
about 1t. That afternoon witness called
on Meiklejohn at the Raleigh and Meikle-
john asked witness IL the latter could tell
how "the Secretary of War had gotten on
to this matter" Witness suggested he
might have probably gotten on to It through
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