New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-28

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sponsiblel for that matter do not care to have
another witness interrogated concerning it."
Mr. Morgan explained that his intention had
heen to bring out statement from the witness
as to the necessity of sending the money to
Paris. instead Of paying for the property by gov
eminent warrant.
Mr. Knox said he had no objection to the ex-
animation of the witness on that subject.
TAKES UP SUITS IN FRANCE
Mr.. Cromwell then testified concerning the
distribution of the S40O00OO0 and of the
claims of Colombia for payments on stock
held by that government TO the value of o.
100000 francs. Mr. Cromwell said that the
French government under it's taxing system had
impounded that stock Mr.. Morgan insisted
upon full and complete answers to all questions
relating TO these suits but Mr. CromweIrs re-
ply was that he was the counsel for the French
company only ia the United States and not
in France. Several times he said he could not
answer the questions he had no knowledge on
the subject. Senator kittredge asked Senator
Morgan how the inquiry was material and
whether he thought the United States had
bought the stock in the Panama Canal Com
pany. Mr.. Morgan ignored his colleague and
when Mr. Cromwell resumed he mentioned an
other, suit in France. Mr. Morgan objected
sharply. finally saying: You knew we were
talking about the tax case: Why do you try TO
switch or on something else?'
Under protest Mr.. Cromwell explained at
length the procedure under which the directors
Of the Panama Railroad qualified to serve
after the sale OF the property 10 the United
States. He said that arrangement was en-
tered into with each Of the thirteen directors by
which one share each was made by the
United States. on small payments, 10 legaliZe the
transaction. but that these shares held
by the Treasurer OF the United States and the
government had the right to demand their sur
render in name well in fact at any time
Mr.. Morgan asked a score or more questions
he Of
ham as a director of the road. but Mr.. Crom-
well insisted that the appointment had been
made by the Secretary of War, and that he had
not suggested it to the Secretary.
ACCUSATIONS OF "DODGING."
In the course of this inquiry Mr.. Morgan said:
'Oh. come. you must dodge"
Senator, you must change your terms to me-"
said Mr.. Cromwell. Il have not lodged any
thing"
You have. You have done little else" said
Mr.. Morgan again took up the subject of Mr..
Cromwells services TO the new Panama Canal
Company and what ne had done to earn the
S2OOOOO he said he had received. After refus-
ing TO answer questions put TO him in variety
OF forms. all bearing on the same subject. Mr..
Cromwell said that he did not think the commit
tee had the power go into the subject.
This procedure continued for hour or more.
Finally Mr.. Morgan said: Your attitude is so
unusual that 1 feel like getting TO the bottom OF
II. DO you think you had the right to address
the President of the United States. the Secre
IarN or STATE and the chairman OF the HOUSE
Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
signing yourself counsel for the Panama Canal
Company, and then decline 20 answer questions
concerning statements you made in the letters?'
As Mr.. Morgan asked the question he picked
up batch Of letters.
Yes sir, ] think the whole matter is of no
concern" said the witness.
Mr.. Morgan then had read agreement be-
tween Alr Cromwell and the Panama Canal
Company, which embodied a plan for the Amer
termination of the Panama Canal This was
dated November 21, 1893. Mr. Cromwell said
that il not a contract but merely power OF
attorney that had been given him. and matter
that had not matured into anything. He de-
Clined to say whether he had drawn II.
Mr.. Kittredge demanded of Senator Morgan
whether he believed the inquiry to be material
and said that the resolution Of the Senate auth
orizing the investigation did not provide for an
inquiry into the affairs Of the Panama Canal
Company. Mr.. Morgan said he desired to ask
question Of the witness before replying. He
! asked many questions, and Mr.. KittTedge again
! asked Mr.. Morgan TO state the materiality OF
! the inquiry
Disregarding Mr.. CrOmwelrs objections Mr..
| Morgan pursued the subject to whether Mr..
Cromwell had incorporated the Panama Canal
Company Of America under the laws Of New
Jersey. He said after Mr. Cromwell had refused
10 answer that he would produce the record TO
show that had been done. and that Mr.. Crom-
well was one Of the incorporatorS
Chairman Willard asked Mr.. Morgan If It
would not be sufficient for him TO produce tho
record
II think ! know my rights. IF you override
me, I VIII take the question 10 the Senate" said
Mr.. Morgan. No further effort was made to
limit his inquiry, and he announced that before
proceeding further he desired to read the record
The committee then adjourned, TO meet at 1880
o'clock tomorrow.