The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-09-30

Chicago. Sept. 26.-Gov. Charles N.
Haskell last night resigned as treas
urer Of the Democratic national COM
mittee. His resignation was announc-
ed by himself three hours after his
arrival In Chicago from Guthrie, and
after he had conferred with officers at
the Democratic national headquarters.
In giving out his decision, Gov. Has
kell. In response to a question, de-
clared that he did not desire TO be
responsible for any embarrassment
which might result to the Democratic
party by retaining the office of treas
urer. H'
That his resignation Is the direct
result Of the charges made against
him by William r. Hearst and Pres
ident Roosevelt. Mr. Haskell also ad-
mitted. 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 8 o'clock last night he de-
clared that he had not then resigned 4
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 Au-
ditorium Annex.
When list Of questions was hand
ed him, he retired to his room, say
ing he would give out an answer
later.
He was closeted for a long time
with National Committeeman Martin
J. Wade Of Iowa and Josephus DAN
ieis' chairman 2f the Democratic
press committee.
IL was midnight when Mr.. Haskell
rsappeared from the room. He had in
his hands written resignation, ad-
dressed to National Chairman Nor
man e. Mack and the answers to the
questions which had been given him.
II have my answers" he said. "they
will explain themselves"
After giving an affirmative reply to
the question whether he had resigned,
but denying that Mr. Bryan had ask
ed for his resignation, the questions
and answers read as follows:
Questions and Answers.
do you know whether Mr.. Bryan
knew Of the charges made against
you by Mr.. Hearst before you were
appointed treasurer"
II do not see he could have"
DO you think your further connec-
ton with the campaign, regardless of
the truth or falsity Of the charges,
would tend to embarras Mr.. Bryan or
injurs his chances?"
1T might. At any rate I would not
be a good citizen II risked any en-
barrassment in the fight Of the people
Il eSoihSt SPcSldi ulleTeSIS.
DO you intend to reply to Presi-
dent Roosevelt?"
II have not done so yet"
do you intend to renew your de-
mand for an investigation Of the
charges?"
How can I? Roosevelt admits he
did not tell the truth"
In answer to a series Of questions as
to his relation to the Citizens alliance,
said to have been organized at Musko-
gee. Okla. to fight the local labor
unions. Mr.. Haskell denied that the
alliance was ever organized. In reply
to questions concerning the Standard
OIL company he repeated his former
denials of ever having had anything
to do with the company.
Mr. Bryan is due to arrive In Chi
cago at CAT a. m. today. When he
and Mr.. Haskell will meet was not
officially stated at Democratic head
4 &hi' 10 sSuCuultu W
remain here for only two hours before
he Is to leave for Madison, Wis.
| The resignation Of Gov. Haskell as
forwarded TO Chairman Mack last
night reads:
Hon. Norman F.. Mack, Chairman
| Democratic National Committee,
New York City.
| MY Dear Sir: In pursuance Of in
formation as 10 your date for return
here when j went home before. l as
sumed i would find you here upon my
return today. 1 now learn that you
VIII be detained In the East until
Tuesday and as I must be home Mon
day leave tomorrow.