Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-10

torney. and that statement given by Mr.
Cheatham to Price. disclaiming any knowl-
edge of the iatter's connection with the
scandal. had been shown to him. MT
Cheatham had previously stated that the
mention of Mr. Prices name in the cotton
report had caused him great surprise.
Mr.. Cheatham's Statement.
The statement given to Price by Cheat
ham was follows:
Mr.. Cheatham states that after evil
dence which he had furnished to Secretary
Wilson was turned over to the secret ser
vice department, his services were enlisted
By the department to assist the man In
secure any additional evidence regarding
the case. IL was decided that more evil
dence might be secured in New York. and
In the hopes OF doing the secret service
agent accompanied by MIR. Cheatham.
went there for the purpose.
After wrrking together In close touch
for four days. during which time num-
Der of persons who were supposed to know
something about the case were examined
by the secret service agent alone, and
after having fully gone over the ground,
examining every one who. In the opinion
of the secret service agent and Mr.. Cheat
ham. could have connection with the anair.
Mr.. Cheatham left New York. Mr.. Cheat
ham insisted that the secret service agent
call to see Mr.. Theodore Price before leaV-
ing the city for the purpose of finding out
what connection he had with the case. II
any. as his name had been mentioned In
one of the letters submitted as evidence
Mr.. Cheatham was informed by the secret
service agent that he had not been able To
secure any evidence from any one that
would in any way connect Mr.. Price with
the affair and that he had been told by Mr..
Haas that he did not know Mr.. Price and
had no connection with him in any way.
Up TO the time that Mr.. Chatham left New
York he was Informed by the secret service
man that he had not seen Mr.. Price for the
reasons above stated and would not do so.
as 1t was his opinion that IL would be use
less as he had not been able 10 secure amy
evidence that would implicate Mr. Price.
Up to the time the secret service agent
closed his report Mr.. Cheatham remained
in close touch with him for the purpose
OF furnishing any facts connected with the
case that were obtainable.
mfr Cheatham stated that he had failed
to learn any new facts. or even snss's-
tons. from any one who might know. mat
Mr.. Price was connected with tire matter
Consequently Mr. Cheatham was very
much surprised when he first noticed In the
report given out by Secretary WI son 40
the press the name OF Mr., Iheodofe irlce
mentioned so prominently In connection
with the case and as he did not know OF
any evidence having been presented or Sc
cured by any one which would warrant
the of Mr.. Price name IN connectioh
with the affair"
Mr. Price evidently considered this state
ment a strong card. but the Secretary. al,
though stating that Mr.. Cheatham mad
every right to make ~ II @e iel. 50 IN
clined. said that ii did not affect In tho
least his determination not to retract any
thing contained in his public statement OF
Saturday. 1t is expected that the develop
mems of the next few days VIII De inter-
esting.
May Recommend Legislation.
In view of the opinion by the district
attorney that criminal prosecution
against Holmes would not lie. Secretary
GOD bat ha
to President Roosevelt a recommendation
To Congress that legislation be enacted 10
cover cases Of similar character involv-
ing a breach of trust.