Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-26
SUBMITS TO INTERROGATION
Denies That Bryan Asked for Resis-
nation-Goes Out Because Of
Roosevelt-Hearst charges-Admits
Truth Of None of Them-Hopes for
eryan's Success.
(By Associated Preesl

CHlCAGO, ILL.,, oept. Io.--NoNSi'
nor Charles n. Haskell. last mid
night resigned as treasurer OF the
Democratic national committee. His
resignation was announced by himself
three hours after his arrival in Chi
cago from Guthrie. and after he had
conferred with officers of the mo
cratic national committee.
In giving out his decision Governor
Haskell, in response to question de-
clared he had no desire to be rIspon-
sible for any embarrassment which
might result to the Democratic party
by retaining the office of treasurer.
Resignation Result Of Charges.
That his resignation is the direct
result of the charges made against
him by w. r. Hearst and President
Roosevelt, Mr. Haskell also admitted.
At the same time he did not, by
his resignation, intend to admit that
any OF the charges were true.
When Mr. Haskell arrived in Chi
cago at 9 o'clock last night, he de-
clared that he had not then resigned
and that Mr.. Bryan had not asked
him to resign. Speaking to reporters
he said: IF you have any questions
to ask, put them on paper"
He then went from the station to
Democratic headquarters at the All
ditorium Annex.
Declined to Answer Questions.
When a list Of questions was
handed him, he retired to his room,
saying lie would give out answers
later.
He was clossted for a long time
with National Committeeman Martin
j. Wade, of Iowa, and Josephus Dan
iels, chairman Of the Democratic
press committee.
It was midnight when Mr.. Haskell
reappeared from the room. He had
in his hand a written resignation ad-
dressed to National Chairman Nor
man E. Mack, and the answers TO
the questions which had been given
him.
Il have my answers" he said.
They will explain themselves" Al
ter giving an affirmative reply to the
question whether he had resign d.
but denying that Mr. Bryan had ask
ed for the resignation, the questions
and answers read as follows:
Bryan Couldn't Have Known.
DO you know whether Mr.. Bryan
knew of the charges made against
you by Mr.. Hearst before you we're
appointed treasurer"
DO you think your further con-
nec;iou with the campaign, regard
lsss Of the truth or falsity OF the
charges. would tend to embarTass MT.
Bryan. or injure his chancesT"
1T might, at any rate I would not
be a good citizen if ! risked any
embarrassment in the fight Of honest
people against the special interests
DO you intend to reply TO Presi-
cent Roosevelt
81 have not done 50 yet"
DO you intend to renew your de-
mand for an inv stiga;ion OF the
chargcs!-
How can 7? Roosevelt admits NJ
did not tell the truth
In answer to a series Of questions
as 10 his relation to the Citizens Al
lance. said TO have ben organi1en
n Muskogec. Okla. TO fight the focai
labor unions. Mr.. Haskell denied thar
the alliance was ever organized.
Never Connected With stsndscd.
In reply to questions concerning
the Standard Oil Company. he re
pcarcd his former denials Of ever hav'
ing had anything 10 do with thar
company.
Mr. BRYAN l. due to arrive In Chi
caro AZ s:I1 a. m. today. Whethcr
nc and Mr.. Haskell will meet. was
no, Officially stated at Democratic
headquarters.
The resignation Of Governor Has
tcJI as Forwarded TO Chairman MACK
las, night read:
Hon Norman y. Mack. Chair
man Democratic Committc9.
View York City.
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