The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-25
Involves U, S. Senator McLau.
rim, Representative Sibky
Another Republican Sena-
tor and Haskell.
GOVERNOR FLEMING NAMED
Suggested for Senate by Stand
ard oil--Former Pennsylva.
MIA Secretary Of State Re-
ferred to as Our Par
tioular Friend

Hearst addressing tonight the state
convention of the independence
Ieag,e party as the New York state
branch Of the national Independence
party is officially known. renewed his
attack upon members of both the re-
publican and democratic parties, and |
produced another batch of letters al
legged TO have been written by John d.
Archbold, Of the Standard OIL Co.
One of the letters was addressed to
Senator John L. McLaurin, the United
states senator from South Carolina,
and there was also Letter from SEN
ator McIaurin TO Mr.. Archbold IN
which the writer declared he could
beat Tillman II properly and gener-
ously supported"
Mr. Hearst read also letter from
Representative Joseph c. Sibley to Mr..
Archbold. and letter from Mr.. Arch
bold to a republican senator whose
name did not appear In the copy Of
the correspondence in Mr.. Hearst's
possession.
Renewing his assault upon Cover
nor c. n. Haskell. Of Oklahoma,
treasurer OF the democratic national
committee. Mr.. Hearst declared that
not only was he "a Standard OIL tool
and promoter OF crooked railways. but
was one OF the organizers Of the steel
trust" He quoted from what he said
was a court record OF a suit brought
bv John p. Bailey. Mr. Haskell's law
partner IN Ohio. against the Illinois
Steele Co., for services rendered by
Mr.. Haskell as attorney "and organ
iser."
The amount Of the suit was $4,000.
Mr.. Hearst alsp quoted from what he
declared was recent speech OF Mr..
Haskell's defending the Standard OIL
Co.. as having done wonders In the
country"
1--WE know" said Mr. Hearst that
Il has done wonders IN the United
States senate"
The new charges were received with
great enthusiasm.
All of the officers on the ticket were
filled by candidates chosen by COM
mittee on candidates" the slate being
unanimously ratified by the conven-
ton. The ticket complete follows.
Governor, Clarence J. shearn, Of
New York.
Z Lieutenant governor, Dr. Daniel W.
Finnlmore, of Pottsdam.
Secretary OF state, Frank Stevens,
OF Nassau.
Comptroller Willard eileen, of
Onondaga
State treasurer, William l. Sirovich
OF New York.
The delegates were explosive In
their enthusiasm. loudly cheering o.
the mention Of the names of members
OF their own organization and greet.
ing with groans and Kisses the name
of national figures In both the old par
ties
The convention adjourned at mid
night.
The welcome to Mr.. Hearst contin
ued for eleven minutes. Without In
PRODUCTION Mr., Hearst began his ad
dress.
After attacking Hughes as a crea
ture Of the corporations and Charles
as Charlie Murphy's pocket piece,
Mr. Hearst said:
"I have read letters to show th'
corruption in the republican party.
II have read letters and court rec
ords and affidavits to show the equal
or even greater corruption In the dem
ocratic party The republicans hav
at least repudiated their Foraker. bu
the democrats cling tenaciously L
their Baileys and their Haskells.
"Mr. Bryan sustains Mr.. Haskell
md writes Mr.. Roosevelt proud
claiming to be responsible for Mi
Haskell.
MIR. Kern rushes to the defense Q
Mr.. Haskell although 1t would b
highly appropriate for somebody I
rush to the defense of Mr.. Kern
As examples Of methods that wer
never dreamed Of a few years ago
/ am going to read you the followin
letters:
"2e Broadway Dec. II, 1901.
"My dear Senator;
II have your kind favor of ye:
terday we have, of course, note
YOUR recent disagreeable experienc
with T. with the utmost nteres
Think you have done just right In NJ
being goaded by him into doing
foolish thing.
~ am greatly interested In the sul
gestion Of the law practice and WI
see to II that It is kept in mind. wit
the hope that something may develc
IN which I can be of service to you
connection Herewith.
with kind regards, l am,
Very truly yours,
JOHN D. ARCHRoLD
"Hon. John l.. McLaurin, Sena
Chamber, Washington, d. G.
"Bennettsvlle, S. G., May 30, 1902
Mnnar Me Archhnld. | have nnsl