The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-09-23
THOSB CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Decentralization Solicited Money
From New York Life.
JUDGE PARKER DRAWN INTO IT

President Mccall Declares That When
Parker Was Democratic Chairman
He Never Refused a Dollar-GaVe
Huge Sums TO Lobbyist.
New York. Sept 2i.-Political con
tributlons of the New York Life In
surance Company. and the connection
of Andrew A. Hamilton, of Albany
with the alleged political activity OF
the company were the points around
which the hearing before the Legisla-
tive insurance investigation turned.
President John A. Mccall. OF the
New York Life Insurance Company
was the chief witness. and for several
hours he was subjected to a fire oi
questions by Charles Il. Hughes coun-
sci for the committee. concerning the
money paid for political purposes.
The climax was reached when Mr..
Mccall declared that the soliciting oil
funds for campaign purposes was not
confined to the Republican party IN
the campaign Of 1904 and announced:
oMv life was made weary by the Dem
ocratic candidates chasing me FOR
money in that campaign. Some OF the
very men who to-day are being inter
viewed in the papers and denouncine
men who contribute to campaigns
were crossing my path every step !
took looking for money. One-the
candidate himself. Parker-lf he would
show up his books when he was chair
man of the Democratic State Commit
tee. It would give you Mt. He never
rejected dollar in the world. Ha
would take every dollar that was pre-
scented to him"
Judge Parker was chairman Of the
Democratic State Executive Commit
teein 1885.
Mr.. McCalrs statement was greeted
with wild cheering, which continued
until a threat was made to clear the
room Of listeners II the crowd did not
restrain itself.
With great care the account OF An
drew A. Hamilton with the company
was analyzed by Mr.. Hughes, who
asked Mr.. Mccall about every item,
anad made II clear that search was
being made for political contributions.
Mr.. Mccall stOutly maintained that
he had given Mr.. Hamilton no money
to be used in influencing legislation at
Albany. but the admission was obtain
ed from Mr.. Mccall that Hamilton's
expenses at Albany were paid from the
company's funds, and that his accounts
were not submitted to audit
II was shown that ;2S5, 900 has been
paid to Hamilton with only verbal
accounting to President Mccall, and
that at present Hamilton owes the
company about $50, 900, but Mr.. Mccall
said he felt sure that Hamilton, who
is now in Europe. will repay this sum
upon the company's demand.
The $235,OO Mr.. Mccall said. he
was sure would be paid by Mr.. Ham
ilton on demand of the New York Life
Insurance Company. "If 1t is not" said
Mr.. Mccall. I'm responsible and III
pay IT," Hamilton received for legal
services. he said. about slO0000 year
from the New York Life Insurance
Company.
did you really think In 1904 the in
terests Of the policy-holders were 50
seriously endangered that the company
oughtto contributed" asked Mr.. Hughes.
81 did think so when the man who
had twice voted for Bryan was a can
didate on a platform framed by a
committee that had, by a majority OF
two to one, rejected the gold standard"
Referring to the Democrats, Mr.
Mccall said: Their shadows were
across mine every move l made. /
thank God that Bryan and free silver
were beaten and that had share In
their defeat"
Mr.. Mccall then made statement
denying that he was a man OF great
wealth. He said: various publica-
lions have stated that have amassed
great wealth in a few years. and |
want to say under oath that am not
a millionaire nor part of millionaire.
II should die tomorrow the greatest
part of my fortune would be my life
insurance"
do you pay the premium on that?'
asked Mr.. Hughes.
81 pay my company $4,000 year"
replied Mr.. Mccall. land another thing.
OF the seventy-three syndicates in
which the New York Life Insurance
Company has been making $2,4OO,0CO
for the company l have never been in
one that sold bonds to the company"