The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-22
BIXBY TO FACE
SERIOUS CHARGE
Minnesota Politician Called to
Washington to Attend
Inquiry.
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Washington, D. G.
Washington, Dec. 22.-Tams Bixby,
chairman of the Dawes commission,
was at the interior department. really
4 this morning to answer any questions
which might be put to him about ad-
ministration of affairs in the Indian
Territory, but up to noon no hearing
had been held. Discussing the charges
made by M. L. Mott, Mr.. Bixby said to
The urnal's correspondent:
''Charges are made against me by
Mott because I reported to the depart
ment that he was not attending to his
duties as attorney for the Creek In
but are merely statements that 1T IS
understood and common talk that l
control the Canadian Valley Trust COM
pany,' and that Il have shown favorit.
ism in giving out information about
recording deeds.''
In the secretary Of the interiors Of,
fee it is said that Bixby. was called
here at this time in order that ne
might face Mott and that all charges
might be discussed before the secre-
tary. Bixby was sent for this pur-
pose alone, and there is nothing else
against him before the secretary at this
time.
Special to The Journal.
Washington, Dec. 20. - Serious
charges against officials in the . Indian an
Washingt on under. orders from seere-
tarv of the Interior Hitchcock. The
person most deeply involved is Com
missioner Tams Bixby, Minnesota pol
itician.
The charges were fled at the interior
department by NJ. l.. Mott, attorney for
the Greeks, against Commissioners Bl4by
and other officials in the Indian Ter
ritory,. and they, will be subjected to a
welt already has the charges under
consideration. ~
Commissioner Bixby arrived in Wash
ington yesterday. He admitted that he
had been summoned here by Secretary
Hitchcock and declared, in the first
statement he has made in relation to his
connection with the charges, that he
could satisfactorily explain all of his
% 3la M iiI United States district
attorney, and Leo Bennett, United
States marshal for the western district
iof the Indian Territory.
Stock in Land Company.
ssI have not seen copy of the
charges, but have been Informed of
their substance,'' said Bixby. "The
most serious allegations Of Mott, I be-
ieve, relate to my alleged connection
with the Canadian Valley Trust COM
pany Of Mnskogee. It is alleged that I
with valuable information regarding In
dian allotments.> AS matter Of fact,
L have never owned but $500 worth of
stock. Charles J. Bonaparte, after an
investigation a few years ago, recon-
mended that an order be issued by the
secretary of the interior preventing any
government official in the Indian Ter
ritory from holding stock in land or
trust company.
"Under directions from Secretary
Hitchcock at that time, I sold my stock
in the Canadian Trust company. I have
never had the slightest connection with
the company. since. I am also charged
with furnishing lawyers with advance
This charge is based upon talk from
people who have grievance against
me-
Mott Will Investigate.
Mott said today he would return i'm
obtain further facts in support of
department admit that these charges
are very serious and they indicate a
bad state of affairs in the Territory.
It has been limited that the alleged
Irregularities reach even to Washing.
ton.
Senators Clapp and Nelson of Min.
nesota yesterday had an interview
about the charges against Bixby. It is
understood that the Minnesota delega.
ton is supporting Bixby in the investi.
cation.