New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-14
THAW COUNSEL AT SEA.
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him convicted for the murder Of Stanford
White"
Much interesting light was thrown yesterday
by Mr. Hartrldge on the inside history of the
conduct of the defence. He said that he was
responsible for the engagement of Mr.. Del
mas whom he had first heard of from Mr.. Nc
Pike Mr. Delmas came on from San Fran
cisco at his, Mr. Hartridges. request, and after
several conferences went back again without
any definite arrangement being made. At that
time Mr.. Hartridge said. it was planned to
gage another well known lawyer, but the nego
tiations fell through Then Mr.. Delmas was
sent for again and engaged.
MANY RUMORs AFLOAT.
TT is said that one of the counsel is dissatis-
fed with the remuneration he has received and
will bring action. Is there any truth in IL? Mr..
Hartridge asked.
Il have not heard of it he replied. Certain
~ il can't he Mr.. Demas. because he has
ceived all that is due him up to the present time
in accordance with the terms of his contract
Mr. Hartrdge would not say what the
amount Of the fee which Mr.. Delmas to re-
ceive but he acknowledged that more than s1o,-
600 had already been paid him.
Another is that Mrs. William Thaw
placed $4,000 in the hands OF one Of the lawyers
for the defence: that she has become very dis
satisfied with the way II had been disbursed:
that she has yany tried to get an accounting,
and finally. that she has threatened suit for an
accounting Mr. Hartridge was told.
so far | am concerned, there is no truth
in the story" he said. Il nave handled the
finances but there has been dissatisfaction
the part of the family. far as | know.
Although counsel of record. Mr.. HartridSe APP
pears to have been frequently ignored at i'm
portant moments. For instance, he told yester-
day that IL had been arranged that he should
make the opening address and call witnesses.
About four days before the trial began, Mr..
Gleason appeared. armed with written author
ity from Thaw make the opening speech. He
did not consult with the other counsel, Mr..
going to say. Neither did they know that DIR.
Wiley To be called. Similarly. when Mr..
Delmas got written authority 10 take charge
of the case from Thaw near the end of the trial.
he did not consult with Mir. Hartridge or any
of the others to the subject matter OF his
summing
IF YOU have anything TO do with a second
trial will you re-engage Mr.. Delmas?" Mr.. Hart
ridge was asked.
Il can't reply TO that question" he said. but
his smile was significantly negative.
According to Mr.. Peabody Thaw much
distressed yesterday He had not passed good
night, and the full meaning of his situation
seemed 10 have come to him. He was piled with
requests from newspapers for a statement but.
with the exception of the one made through MT
Pea body. he maintained a discreet silence. He
was visited by his wife. whose nerves succumb-
had nothing 10 say to the newspaper mon be-
yond that she meant 10 stay in New York dur
ing the next few months so that she might be
near her husband
letter which Howard Nesbt brother OF Mrs.
Evelyn Thaw, Is said 20 have written 10 Harry
Thaw. in which he Apologies FOR the attitude OF
hostility he has maintained against Thaw. clos
ing with an appeal for loan of 500. was made
public yesterday. In 1t he says that when Mr..
White was shot he thought IT would be an
heroic thing TO stand by the man whose men,
ory to me was so precious. After Florence had
told her story believe me, l would have per-
jured myself out and OUT 10 aid her. he says.