New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-13
HAYWOOD UNDER BORAH
KEYNOTE, ANTAGONISM.
Defence at Boise Trial VIII BE
Complete TO-dQv.

Boise. Idaho. July 12.-Wilam D. Haywood,
on trial for the murder OF Frank Steunenberg,
left the witness chair this afternoon after he
had been under examination sixty hours in his
bwn defence the time being equally divided be-
tween his counsel and Senator Borah, who
conducted the CrOss-eXamination. Haywood's
testimony closes the defence, except for one wit
ness who will be called tomorrow morning, and
his examination will take up about fifteen min
utes The state will then begin the rebuttal
unless motions to strike out certain parts of the
evidence should be brought forward by the de-
fence. Counsel for the state announces willing
ness to abide by the instructions of the court
TO the jury, and will not make arguments on
motions to strike out.
There is a prospect now that the may be
brought to an end within two weeks. The state
expects to close the rebuttal by Wednesday or
Thursday. The defence expresses the opinion
that the surrebuttaI viii be in by Saturday
Under these circumstances the will be
given to the jury by the end of the last week of
July.
Characterization of Haywood began this
morning, an hour after the opening of court.
When Clarence barrow closed the direct ex
animation and quietly remarked, You may
cross-examine," the witness turned and faced
Senator Borah, his face pale and jaws set. There
a stir in the courtroom and then an absO-
lutte silence. The first questions and answers
came in such subdued tones that Mr.. Richard
speak out.
Borahs cross-examinaton. always rapid
more than usually quick to-day. but from first
TO last Haywood preserved complete possession
and control Of himself. At times his replies
came as quickly as the questions flung at
him. Again he would hesitate and speak slowly
with 4 marked emphasis. His voice. low and
musical. raised only once twice for fiat
denial. Borahs manner was courteous through
out. but now and then a tnge of sarcasm OF
stoicaIness appeared when he insisted a di-
rect answer and Haywood appeared reluctant.
Haywood, in turn, courteous 5 the
aminer. Invariably he addressed Borah as
Senator" and repeatedly asked permission 70
explain when he thought there might be some
misunderstanding.
Notwithstanding this subdued air OF Consid-
Grafton. of quiet speeches and courteous bearing.
there was not a moment throughout the three
hours Of cross examination that the atmosphere
did not Jingle with possibilities. Once, when
Senator Borah pressed Haywood as TO his sem
timent toward former Governor Steunenberg,
Haywood said. quietly and with smile: II
felt no different toward Steunenberg, Senator
than do toward you any Of those people"
Senator Borah looked up quickly, but he did
not smile. He said quietly: Yes; have been
given TO understand something Of that sort"
and did not pursue the subject
Much OF Haywoods testimony to-day a
repetition IN detail Of what Meyer said yester-
day. Haywood. however made effort to
deny his knowledge of Orchard and his affairs
or his connection with SimIflins.
Throughout Haywood's testimony rang antag-
onism to what he calls the capitalistic class and
his view that only by such methods those
followed by the Western Federation can the
workngman hope 10 control the situation.