, 1907-07-12
haywood RECALLED
AFTER" INTERRUPTION

yer at the time. The ease never came
to trial.
Cross-Examlnation Begins.
This ended the direct examination,
and Senator Borah began the cross
examination at once.
Opposed Organized Labor.
Borah examined Haywood regarding
the attitude of the federation towards
Steunenberg. The witness admitted
that the federation had come to think
of the governor as a pronounced oppo,
nent of organized labor, although at
one time he was an honorary member
of a local union.
Did Not Reflect All His Views.
Haywood was asked If the Miners
Magazine reflected his views, as well
as those of the organization, and re.
piled:
Sometimes; in some instances it
did not"
In regard to what it said about Steu-
nenberg, he said:
His View Of Steune nberg.
Il did not regard him in any other
light than l do you, Senator, or Bart.
lett Sinclair, OF many others who were
concerned"
Il have understood that" replied
Borah.
Nothing New About simpkins. s
The witness was taken through a
long line of questioning as to Jack
simpkins, in which nothing vas devel.
oped that has not been published be-
fore.
Concerning Posted Notices.
In regard to the notices posted in
the Cripple Creek district in 1901, to
the effect that anyone working in the
mines. mills or power plants of the
Cripple Creek district after September
15 Of that year, who was unable to pro
duce a union card would be regarded
as an enemy to the community and be
treated as such, Haywood explained
that there was a move on foot to re
duce wages throughout the district.
Permit System Of It's Own.
go" said the senator, "the Western
had a permit system of Its
own and no one could work where 1t
was in control unless he had a union
mo, sir; a man could go to work
without a card, but we ex.
him to join the union If he
wanted any Of the benefits which &C.
crued from membership in It,"
Haywood as Politician.
Haywood was questioned closely as
to his appearance before the commit.
tee of the state senate in Denver to
argue on the eight-hour law. Hay.
wood said he spoke his mind very free
ly to representatives of the ~capitalistic
class who we're present, including
Frank ]. Hearn of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron company, and Ex-Governor
Grant.
Grant Shed Tears.
II compared the palace In which
Governor Grant lived to the huts of
some of the smeltermen, and l did 1t
SO wildly that tears rolled down Gov
ernor Grants cheeks, and he said he
was going to leave the state. l told
the men present that 1t was such in
fuences as they represented that o
rupted legislatures and courts"
Referred to Supreme Court.
"And you referred to the court OF
which Judges Gabbert and Goddard
were members?"
II referred to the supreme court"
and you regarded Judges Gabbert
and Goddard as representatives Of a
corrupt corporation influence?"
81 wouldn't like to say that person
ally"
Ready to Answer Questions.
Borah complained at n point in the
examination that the witness was en-,
deavoring to avoid a direct answer.
Haywood disclaimed this and declared
that he was ready to answer any n
all questions to the best of his ability.
May Finish Today.
At 1880 the luncheon recess was
taken, when Borah announced that he
would probably finish the cross
ination this afternoon.