The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-07

law leaves but one course TO yonA In
case the offender is known. Let this
jury stand as fearless body OF free
men actuated by an untiring zeal To
get to the bottom OF Affairs and Inaiu-
tain the majesty OF the law.
Absolute secrecy OF all proceedings
In the jury room must be maintained
by every one Of you. The law com
mends IL as wise thing. Whether an
accusation made before you Is well
founded or born OF malice or mistake
proofs, and 10 permit the charge 20
become known might destroy the repu-
tation OF ar innocent man. or In case
OF guilt permit the offender TO receive
warning and escape.
You have the power TO go 10 the
very bottom or all matters demanding
Investigation and involving crime or
the public welfare and within the jur-
isdiction OF this court.
by law the state treasurer il In
structed 10 require OF any bank be-
fore he shall have made IL a depository
OF surplus funds belonging TO the state
good and ample security TO be APP
proved by the state treasurer, the aud
for the safekeeping and reimburse
ment OF such surplus funds whenever
called for. This provision OF law Is
so plain and It's purpose so evident that
that II means just what IL says, and
that II admits OF no foolish construc-
ton. The approval of the sseurfty by
the state treasurer. auditor GENERAL
knowledge on the part OF all these
officers of the amount OF funds to be
protected by such security. A per-
functory approval OF the security based
merely upon form OF bond and SUM-
cheney OF surety thereon without
knowing whether IL is good aud ample
in amount for the safekeeping and re-
endorsement OF the state funds to be
deposited Is not a compliance with the
law.
I am informed that the Chelsea Saw
1907. and at that time the then state
treasurer had deposited. and there was
then on deposit In that bank ses5,000
OF state funds secured by only 100000
OF bonds TO the state.
You are directed TO find out how
under the provisions OF law l have
stat stated to you this became possible,
officers mentioned did not require good
and ample security from this bank
for the safekeeping and reimburse
ment OF such funds whenever called
You will. examine carefully into the
matter OF the deposit OF state funds
TO ascertain whether the state treas
urer In selecting repositories and in
making deposits has turned the at
fairs OF the state In any manner TO
pecuniary advantage. II the state
banks not controlled by him in order
TO solicit and aid himself in securing
loans from any such banks. that would
sns sp ,sss use OF state
funds In the Chelsea Savings bank
that he might obtain the same by
borrowing them from that bank. and
IL he controlled the bank, or controlled
II to the extent of accomplishing such
purpose, and left the state unsecured,
then the f1imsy business deal cannot
save him from direct responsibility for
f.Cy ~ Ia .rf nF atnf T.
such event his acts are to be judged
by his motive, and IL his motive was to
obtain for his own purposes and adj
as state treasurer. IL matters little in
what manner he accomplished the con-
version.
II. the treasurer OF this state d.
rectly or indirectly and In pursuance
of formed Intention and with such
end I'm view through manipulation con-
trolled by him has obtained the funds
and Keeping. and has used them for
his private ends and purposes, then he
has broken his trust and diverted the
money of the state to his own pocket
bezzlement.
II the treasurer or the state OF Mich
igan deposited state funds in the Cnei-
was insoivent. without taking good and
ample security for the funds OF the
state in the bank. and IL he was heaVf-
~ interested In such bank as a stock,
holder and director. such deposit OF
state funds being for the purpose
either OF helping the bank or for his
personal advantage, then he may be
Indicted for fraud in once In this
Jan 2. 1907. at Lansing. the repubil-
can members-elect TO the legislature
then about to convene met in caucus
upon q candidate for United States
senator from Michigan, The governor
OF this state at that time sent q state
ment TO Lansing charging that money
dacy OF Arthur HILL
/ now direct you to fully investigate
this matter and ascertain whether any
county by any one in furthering the
candidacy OF any man for United
States senator.
During the last session OF the leg
islature. bill was introduced 20 es-
tablish a plant for the manufacture OF
binder twine in this state. You will
carefully and fully investigate and
determine whether any person or per
sons IN an endeavor 10 defeat or hin.
der such legislation have committed
any crime In this county, and also
whether any member OF the legislature
IN any way has. committed any crime
with reference 10 this subject OF legis-I
lation.
may have occasion later to call
your attention to other matters, and
you are at liberty To apply. through
your foreman for further Information
whenever you may desire.
The people OF this state have the,
right TO look TO you for a most thor
ough investigation and exposure Of
any wrens-deiag In this eeuHtF----
You could have heard pin drop
anywhere In the court room. when
Judge West read the Warner letter
CONCERNING Hill TO the grand Jury.
This Is the letter;
. From @what- has trangpired- I am
now unalterabiy opposed TO the cleo.
ton of Mr.. Hill as United States SEN