The Washington times., 1901-10-06
MAJOR HAWKS APOLOGIES
Lieut.. Col. Heistand Given the Lie
by His Accuser.
Assistant Secretary Allen Denies the
Remotest Connection With the
Hemp Enterprise and Is Excused
An Interesting Cross-Examination

The interesting features Of yesterdays
session of the Manila hemp investigation
were former Assistant Secretary Aliens
emphatic statement that he had never in
any way been connected with the hemp
enterprise and Major Hawks cross-ex-
animation of Colonel Heistand.
The cross-examination followed Gov
ernor Aliens testimony and consumed the
entire afternoon. 1t disclosed nothing
that had not already been brought out
1t is thought row that the investigation
will be completed by next Wednesday
evening.
The first witness yesterday was Major
Edward Howard. He was questioned as
follows:
BY Major Hawks-Were all these en-
dorsements you made on my papers
placed there while I was in the Philippine
islands,
Al believe so.
OIL wish to ask you, Mr.. Howard,
what you said to Mr.. Evans. about the
time my appointment was revoked, as to
these certified papers?
Al made no statement in that con-
nectiol.
Ma5er Hawks-This is all I care to ask.
By Mr.. Needham-state fully what Ma
ting satisfaction from the Government,
provided he failedsto get position?
Ale said to me one day that he
would be willing to close the whole mat
ter out for $500. He said he would have
an investigation by Congress if he failed
at the War Department.
Major Hawks-In any conversation l
had with you did ever state that
would accept a money consideration eo-
cept under the condition that my record
would be cleared?
Al have already stated you did not.
Odd you not have charge Of my af
fairs while 1 was in the Philippines?
A.-There were no affairs. 1 told you
that l would act as protector OF your wife
and children,
Charles II. Allen, former Assistant Sec
retary OF the Navy, was then sworn
Senator CockreII-S.ate in consecutive
order all you may know in connection
with this matter
Any attention was first called TO the
affair in September. 1898. received q tele-
phone communication from New York
that a man named Hawks or Hawkins
was using my name in connection with
this Manila hemp scheme 1 Immediately
informed General Corbin of the circum-
stances and at once took steps to refute
the representation. l want to deny posi-
lively and emphaticalIy that / was ever
asked to take any stock in this company
/ never talked with Colonel Heistand in
connection with the matter and / never
considered the proposition in any way. /
want to impress this upon the committee
BY Senator Burrows, (reading a con-
yersat ation, published in the records
between the witness and Colonel Hell
stand)-Do you remember this conversa-
ton?
Al have no recollection of it what
ever.
The witness denied emphaticall;- the diff
ferent conversations attributed 10 him in
connection with the hemp negotiations as
published in the investigation ecords
He stated that when Major Hawks came
to him about the settlement of his claims
he Immediately concluded that IL was a
scheme Of blackmail.
By Major Hawks-Did Ma ior Heistand
say anything to you about letter TO
you-.To whom it may be concerned?"
A--No.
Senator Cockrell-Goyernor Allen IL dis
charged and there is no possibility that
he will be needed further In connection
with this case-because he has no connec-
tioa with it.
Major Hawks then began his cross-ex-
animation of Colonel Heistand
Q--Colonel Heistand dn a loud and
commanding tone), have you had any in
teryiews with Mr. Brown
A--Yes. he was in my Office one day.
Q.-What did you say to Mr. jackson?
A.-Exactly what | have testified
OWN you kindly repeat il?
Al said to him that we Were going to
undertake the manufacture of Manila
rope. u,, a,d Won saw 90 r,no, -.
not advertising-what reason can you
give for being so particular about Sc
crecy7
any other company to get in the field
2 Q.-Now, Mr.. Heistand. l wish TO ask