The Washington times., 1906-05-14
What Mr.. Chandler Says
The President Told Him

Not the least interesting subject which
has been under discussion in connection
with the TiIman charges. has 70 10
with the Presidents relations with fer
rrer Senator Chandler. 1t is well known
that they have been close friends for 4
long time and that the former Senator
has been one of the close advisers of
the President in the rate night He has
been seen frequently At the White
House. and has been repeatedly in con-
| ference with the President about It.
He has been accepted as one of the
men closest to the President throughout
the fight.
Mr.. Chandler has been secretary OF the
Republican National Committee, was
one of the Senate's leaders while N
! that body and a few years ago was
known as the most ardent Senatorial
advocate Of legislation FOR better reg
ulation Of the railroads. That was be-
fore the railroad question lad become
so prominent in politics. As a result Of
the enmity of the Boston and MalEe
road. Senator Chandler was defeated for
reelection To the Senate. Since then he
has been more determined than ever IN
his attitude Of antaconism 10 the rail
road power in politics. and in his de-
mand that there should be legislation
fOr their further control.
Senator Chandler was appointed by
President Nick inley a mrmber Of the
Spanish War Claims Commission. That
body has been Under FIRE in Congress
this winter. 1t was first appointed for
two years and since the expiration Of
that period has been kept I'm existence
by executive extension OF its tenure or
life. six months at a time. II is stated
that its present lease OF lire Is due 10
expire IN September. and there Is muoh
speculation as TO what viii become OF
il th@n- Senator Chandler has been
c'edited with the largest influence IN
SECURING repeated orders for its cNten-
sions OF existence
Tillman Tells of Conferences.
Senator Chandler has expressed the
dNri-e 10 keep out of a personal contro-
vsrsy with the President about an issue
OF Neraclty. But despite this Senator
Tlllman gave out a typewriter state
ment IS follows:
Senator Tillman today said that on
Saturday. Nav .. he insisted on having
! from ex-senator Chandler a written
statement Of the various conferences by
the latter in connection with the plan OF
the President TO control the railroad rate
legislation by alliance with the Demo
Gratis Of the Senate. and Nfr Chandler
gave him such statement. made prior
10 Saturday. May T. and signed by Mr..
Chandler Mr.. Tillmau said that he
would give out a portion of that state
ment relating To the interview Of Mr.
1handler with the President on March
81. which had become 4 sUbiect-matter
OF dispute. but would retain the re-
mainder for use in case any other parts
OF his statement In the Senate cn Satur-
day should be denied.
The following is the portion OF AIr
Chandler : statement given out by Mr.
Tillman.
On saturday afternoon. March q
1900. a friend OF mine came into my Of
nee and told me Of the White House
CON 81 ence Of that day. N whicn an :u,-
cersta nding as 10 limited COur: review
mao Oeen reached with Senator Long
and cthers, and he told M. mar tbe
president wished 20 get into communi-
td1or with the Democrats. and yva4!J
SHORTY ask me TO come AID see him.