Evening star., 1901-11-23
THE HEISTAND INQUIRY
SENATE COMMITTEE HOLDS BRIEF
SESSION TO-DAY.
Witnesses Expected Do Not Appear
and an Adjournment is Had
Until Monday.

Although long awaited and frequently
expected, Mr.. Louis B. Jackson failed to
materialize again today before the subcom-
mittee of the Senate committee on military
affairs engaged in Investigating the charges
preferred against Colonel H. o. l.. Heistand
of the army by Erastus l.. Hawks, in con-
nection with the alleged formation of a
hemp company. A telegram was received
from him stating his inability to be present
today, but left it vague where he was.
The committee members were considering
the advisability of adjourning subject to
the call of the chairman, when Judge Mac
kay, counsel for Hawks, announced that
he had ample testimony to offer.
Requested by Senators Cockrell and Bur-
rows to indicate his witnesses. Judge Mac
kay wanted the appointment clerk of the
insular division of the War Department
for one. telegraph operator for another
and other employees of the War Depart
ment, stating his object was to ascertain
about the Otis cablegram. He was in
formed that the such official as
appointment clerk of the insular division.
Senator COckrell's Statement.
The committee evidently regarded coun-
sells purpose to be one of delay, because at
last Senator Cockrell exclaimed
Il have notified you that there is to be
no further dilly-d.allyng about this case.
We don't propose to s nd the entire win
ter here over th= ,rifling matter
A subpoena was issued for Mr.. Ford. ap-
pointment clerk of the War Department.
VINO was detained from his office today on
account of sickness. in order to interrogate
him about Hawks appointment in the
philippines Judge Mackey then had Maj
Duncan B. Harrison recalled, and asked
him if he had letters which passed between
himself and Hawks He replied that they
were in New York.
They are of no material interest what
ever, remarked Senator Cockrell, 'and
could not be introduced under the rules of
evidence, anyhow
After Judge Mackey had asked Mai. Har-
r1son about his theatrical career and re-
ceived negative reply to query If the
major had ever had anything to do with
a prize fight the witness was excused.
No Testimony as to Character Needed.
1t was decided to send carriage for Mr..
Ford and have him testify today and dur
ing the consequent lull in the proceedings
Mr.. Needham, counsel for Col Heistand,
remarked that while the committee had
intimated that no testimony as to character
would be required, he was willing to present
such in Col. Heistands behalf if it was
now deemed proper
Senator Cockrel said it would not be
necessary. and Judge Mackay stated that
no aspersions had been cast by his side
upon Col. Heistand's character
Major Hawks he remarked impressive
ly, would never have had any business re-
lations with Major Heistand if he had not
been gentleman of the highest character -
Every member of the committee smiled
broadly at this announcement. Time-kiIl-
ing was then in order. No recess was taken
but committeeman and others went out to
luncheon in twos and threes and endeavored
in other ways to make the dull conditions
as bearable as possible.
Mr. Ford not having appeared at 2:15
o'clock the committee adjourned until Mon
day at II o'clock