Bisbee daily review., 1909-03-05
OF
 M HARG IS
 MADE PUBLIC
1t Relates to New Mexico Land Frauds and EMeSSes Confi- dence of Governor Curry and Others

SANTA FE. N. L. March A. In refutilns charges made by Orms- by McHarg. who represented the gov ernment in. the investigation of al- legged land frauds in New Mexico that he had been interfered with by both Governor George Curry and Attorney General A. B. F'slIs> Judge 4. D. Fall of Fl Paso. who was then attorney general of New Mexico. makes public a letter in which McHarg expressed good feeling toward Judge Fall md Governor Curry.
 McHarg's charges against Governor Curry and Judge Fall, 1t Is said. were read in the hearing by the committee of congress on territories and were given as one of the causes for the sensational abandonment Of statehood at the present session.
 McHarg's Letter to Fall.
 The following copy of letter which Judge Fal received while attorney general of New Mexico. published In the Fl Paso Herald, shows NcHarg's s attitude toward Fall and Governor Curry:
 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
 Office of
 SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE
 ATTORNEY GENERAL
 santa Fe. N. M.
 September 3, 1907. Personal
 My Dear Judge Fall:
 Copy of letter referred to this morn ing from attorney general, touching upon Governor CuFTy's feelings to- ward me some time in tho past, so far as 1t relates to that matter, is herewith enclosed to you.
 I covered the situation fully in con- versation with you this morning, and I believe We agreed that Governor Curry was confronted with an ex- tremely difficult and delicate situation when he first came here as governor of the territory. and that he was com. pelled to listen to a great many things about me which he has since had reason to believe were unfounded.
 I have learned to respect govern or Curry to a degree that surprises me, when I consider the short time I have known him, but I want to say that he has, in all his dealings with me. shown a frankness and directness that has not only pleased me person ally, but impressed me with his pow CT of penetration and fearlessness in execution.
 I believe that felt that there was just ground for antagonism. while he thought was attempting to usurp functions which properly belong to him, and I believe with the same frankness and eandor of mind. he changed his conclusion when he be came convinced that I was carefully refraining from any intrusion upon his affairs, and that I realized the dig nity of the office, and the limitations placed upon me in coming here to rep resent the federal government in the matters with which he has since fa- miliarized himself.
 As I suggested to you this morning, I am firmly convinced that the goyer- nor now has no such feelings as he had when he wrote the letter to the president referred to by the attorney general, and I have a hesitancy about having the matter referred to him. and would prefer 10 have it treated as 0 closed incident, but 1t occurs to me, as I suggested to you this morn ing. that if Governor Curry would write me Q letter expressing to me his sentiments upon the matters re. ferred to in the letter of the attorney general, and it would effectually close the affair.
 will appreciate it very much il you will consider this letter as strict ly personal to yourself and Governor Curry. keeping in mind that I do not wish Governor Curry to take any ac ton in this regard unless it is entirely satisfactory to him, assuring you and Governor Curry that I consider this as a means of more firmly establishing our mutual sympathy and confidence
 Expressing again my sincere sympa thy with every thing Governor Curry is doing to advance the interests Oi New Mexico, and with renewed ex pressions of my good feeling towart you in your efforts to assist him, beg to remain,
 Yours sincerely,
 (Signedy ORMSBY McHARG Hon. A. F. Fall,
 Santa Fe- N. M
 Cares Nothing For MeHare. Speaking of this letter JaGge FaI says:
 | This is the first time that I car remember ever having given publicit, to any communication addressed to m, { in any wise personal. bnt in view O the attack which appears to have been made upon Governor Curry b! Mir. McHarg through certain United States senators, I am willing for the public to know how Mir. McHarg pre- tended 10 regard Governor Curry a the time he was in the discharge sup pOsedly of his official duties. As for myself. of course, l car, nothing for AcHarg's strictures as re ported through the papers, and stil less for his expressions of confidenc, in me while.I was acting attorney gen ersl.'