New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-14
THAW COUNSEL AT SEA
DELMAS SEES PRISONER.
Denies He Is Discharged -Confers
srith F0miIy-WiId RumOrs.

out OF all the crop OF wild rumors concerning
ire Thaw case that were flying around town
yesterday there was only one that appeared 70
be well founded. and that was that-to quote a
familiar phrase-the defendants lawyers did not
know where they were at as regards their
present status and future connection with
Thaw's interests. A. Russell Peabody one OF
them. after calling on the prisoner IN the Tomos
yesterday afternoon. said that he had authority
from Thaw 20 announce that he had made no
change in counsel. but this did not appear con-
elusive, even TO the lawyer himself
In connection with the talk OF a change in
co,Insel & runaOr arose that the Thaw family
sad opened, or are about 90 open. negotiations
with Lionel Adams well known criminal law
yer In New Orleans AS with the other stories,
no confirmation denial could be obtained.
Dolphin IL Delmas. the Californian. was an
early bird. indeed. yesterday. at the Tombs. but
whether be caught tie Thaw worm is doubtful.
re called before the other lawyers probably
had thought Of leaving their beds. and. regis
tering himself on the visitors book as counsel
FOR Thaw. paid a visit that lasted nearly an
hour He was asked both before entering the
prison and on leaving II there was any truth in
The story that he and all the other LAWYERS.
with the exception Of Daniel OReilly. were
cut Of the case. but was non-committal Later
ne made the following statement:
Tt is not true that have retired from the
case Neither is It true that have been asked
TO retire There is not a word OF truth that I
had stormy interview with Thaw to-day. On
The contrary had very pleasant talk with
Mr. Thaw. part OF which in the presence
of Mrs. Thaw."
DELMAs SEES FAMILY.
About o'clock in the evening Mr.. Delmas
went TO the Hotel Lorraine and remained with
the Thaw family for about an hour. He would
not discuss what the conference had reference
70, and 70 all inquiries sent upstairs word was
sent down by the Thaws that there would be
no statement issued by them for the present
but that they might have one to make later.
When later" meant was not explained.
Clifford ". Hartridge. who has figured as
counsel OF record. also declared that he had not
heard there had been any change Of counsel, bur
when the question was put point blank 70 him:
DO yoE expect TO be engaged in the next trial
OF Thaw?" he would not make a definite reply.
He said, however. that he had not received no.
tce that his connection with the case was at an
END
There was no general conference OF counsel
yesterday. but Mr. Peabody announced that
there would be on Monday. If it is held and the
question of who's who in Thaws counsel" is
decided. probably the first question which will
Oe debated VIII concern the advisability OF ap-
plying for the admission 10 bail OF Thaw.
Speaking about this. Mr.. Hartridge said: 'If
is not altogether certain that bail will be asked
There are many things TO be decided first. Moth
ing can be gained by making mere formal ap-
phcation, that IL we do decide 70 go ahead It
vi be with the idea OF pressing the request
Many judges are known to be decidedly averse
" admitting prisoner 20 bail who is charged
With murder 1t would be useless TO apply 20
mem. We would. therefore. first have 10 find a
Judge who was not prejudlced IN the matter and
then prepare briefs. detailing the points on which
out application Is based. We are all too tired
to-day 10 even think about the case. so nothing
WIN be done until the first part Of the week
anyway"
II Thaw's counsel do decide TO try TO get their
client out OF the Tombs. they VIII meet with
the determined opposition OF the District At
torney. Before ne left the city for LakeviIle
Conn. where he VIII spend the next few days.
Mr. Jerome said:
II there IS any application made by counsel
of the defendant for bail shall oppose Il thor
oughly. II any notice OF such service IS made
on this Office I shall be informed az once OF Il
and take immediate measures 70 meet the ap-
piication."
-'' pF-ylAtE AloD AatA aA ANHN a "vAatSFfAia~
cumstantial story that he was willing 20 agree
70 act in concert with counsel FOR the defence in
an application 90 have Thaw declared insane and
sent 70 Matteawan OF 20 some sanatorium 90 be
eesignated by the court
There is absolutely no truth in g." ne said,
adding with much emphasis: ! win use every
Effort 20 bring Thaw 70 tsia: again ana have
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