New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-18
ARCHBOLD TO FORAKER
". r. Hearst Makes Public Letters
Mentioning Checks.


William r. Hearst addressed a meeting at Me-
mortal Hall tonight under the auspices Of the local
organization OF the party Mr. Hearst read letters
which he said had been written by John D. Arch
bold of the Standard Oil Company. 20 Senator j. b
Foraker. of Ohio. referring to legislation pending
in Congress, and mentioning two Enclosures of
checks, $4,000 and another for S1450. Mr..
Hearst said
for long time the beneficiary of trust corruption
and that the Democratic party has only waited an
We claim that the Democrats are to-day eagerly
competing with the Republicans for trust favor.
the Standard OIL out of the Republican party the
Democratic party welcomed that convicted criminal
party killed for Mr.. Rockefeller the fatted calf
and that there is more rejoicing over this one
sinner who has joined the Democratic cause than
there is over the hundreds of thousands of honest
masses
I not here with empty assertions. but with
legal evidence and documentary proof
Il AN Am now going to read copies of letters written
ard Oil Company, an intimate personal representa-
tive of Mr.. Rockefeller and Mr.. Rogers. These let
intimate associations with this giant Of corruption
the Standard OH Company. but whose name may
not divuge lest he be subjected to the persecution
OF this mo o!2s 9lg.d. N. vor, March 1910
night with incosure which latter with letter
send you herewith Perhaps it would be better to
make demonstration against the whole bill but
ferS should be stricken out and the same is true
in relation to foreign corporations. In which the
same objectionable clause occurs
Am glad to hear that you think that the situa-
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD.
Hon. j. B. Foraker, Washington D. c..
"26 Broadway, New York March Is. 1900
Hon J; b Foraker,
1880 18th street. washington; D. C
Dear Sir; In accordance with our understand
n now beg to RGl9se you D eT&fs of DE
receipt and obtge yours very truly -,-,1r,.
My dear Senator: Here is still another very
objectionable bill 1t is SO, outrageous as to be
hope there viii be 70 dieuIty IN killing t ,.n,
ton as whole Very truly yours. zcr5po1D
Hon J. B. Foraker. No. 1850 18th street. Wash
You will see gentlemen that these letters are
q9 9 3' Here s ga is the next Dar 'eS nave
20 Broadway. New York April II. 1900
deposit to your favor Of s14,50O We are greatly
be glad to bs we very fank talk with YOU when
opportunity offers. if you desire
cation over the favorable outcome Of affairs Very
HON Foraker No 100 80 18th street Wash
There. my friends, is. some, documentary evi;;
to be unconstitutional. and some intin4ati ton OF
will now read you the conclusion of a letter
written by Mr.. sibley, who was a Representa9tive
gress Mind you RepEesentative from n. Pennsyl-
a
sentative of the Standard Oil Company.
The letter was written to Mr. Archbold, and re-
should be careful how he offended the Standard
Oil. and that he could not afford to depend merely
This is the conclusion of the letter:
For the first time in my life told the Pr Pres stD
ton politically and that no man should Min or de-
than upon the Conservative men Of affairs
II don't know as he really liked all I said, but
he thanked me with apparent heartiness.
Anything you may desire here in my power,
please advise Sincerely yours.
You gentlemen, !. Mr.. Hisgen. all Of u.s., are this
thew need the conservative citizens those mag
mates of the great criminal trusts
Mr. Hearst here referred TO a complaint in
tempt which had been fled by former Attorney
General F. S. Monnett in the Ohio Supreme Court,
alleging an attempt to influence his action in a
suit against the Standard Oil Company, and which
complaint dismissed by Judge Charles A
Shauck Mr. Hearst followed by reading the follow
ing letter which, he said had been written by
John D. Archbold to Senator Foraker:
No Dc broadway New York December IS 1902
Ny Dear Senator: You, of course know OF Judge
Burkets candidacy for reelection TO the supreme b
election the position would be in the line OF
feel very strongly that his eminent qualifications
and great integrity enttle him to this further rec
We most earnestly hope that you agree with this this
view, and will favor and aid his reelection. Mr.;
Rogers joins most heartily in this expression
to you ,,, r.,.-5s ar, very sincerely YOURS.
JOHN D. ARCHBOLD.
Here is another and final letter. concluded
Mr. Hearst
No grosdway New York March ho2o8d 73e
ure to learn that Smith ". Bennett brother-in,
law OF F. s. Monnett recently Attorney General
Of Ohio is in the race for the Attorney General
shin of Ohio on the Republican ticket
Bennett was associated with Monnett in the
case against US in Ohio, and would Ike to tell
you something OF experiences and impressions
at all I am you will agree that nie candi-
dacv ought not TO be seriously considered from
I would esteem 1t favor to have a line from
you on the subject JOHN d AHCHBO44D-