The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08


that a number OF different patients
and attendants who were present de-
clare that Doctor Moore did beat
Brezzinio?" Decor Gassaway was
asked.
we have eight or ten adavits to
the effect that he did not abuse the
men," answered he commanding sur
geon.
How do you account for the
bruises and cuts on the face of the
dead man.
Il said before that there were
none Doctor Gassaway replied.
Reminded that this statement was
fatty contradicted by at least eight
persons, Doctor Gassaway said:
u will not be drawn into any dis
Cussion OF thus mater
SAYS Hush Money Paid
Since it first became known that the
bay and river steamboatmen's union,
with the support OF the maritime or
carnations of the Pacific coast. in
tended TO prosecute a criminal charge
against Doctor MOoTS, rumors have
been ahoat that money was being used
10 color the testimony of certain per-
sons. connected with the case. 1t is
known that one person still in the
employ OF the hispital has openly as
serted that he intended TO get what he
l. l.. he
events Of the morning of February AZ,
and that he advised Harry c. Dell.
whose declarations have corroborated
the facts set forth in the Hoist affidavit
20 say nothing about the matter and
they would be able to get a piece of
money
All OF the facts so far brought to
light im connection with the alleged
bribery will be placed in the hands Of
the United States district attorney to-
DAY. and il is possible that further SEN
rational developments may follows
Il am ready and willing to tell the
Authorities all that I know concerning
this matter. said Dell last night. IF
Others see fit TO accept money to keep
silent it is not my business. Brezzinio
was assaulted by DR.. Moore that morn
ing and every man who was in the
ward and was able TO see il will so tes-
tify If he is truthful"
AUSTRIAN CONSULATE BUSY
The Austrian consulate was again
busy yesterday with the gathering OF
data bearing on the alleged maltreat-
ment Of Brezzinio prior to his death,
but Consul Karl Ruiz de RoXas main
tained his previous attitude of refus-
ing to discuss the steps contemplated
in the premises until after all of the
evidence has been placed in the hands
Of the ambassador from his country in
Washington.
Owing to the cOngested condition Of
traffic in the middle western states
Andrew Furuseth. president of the
international seamen's union. who is
on his way TO san Francisco from
Washington, did not arrive in the city
as expected, but IL was stated that he
probably would arrive here late today.
Furuseth has already had a preliminary
talk with Surgeon General Walter
WEman Of the marine hospital service
regarding the demanded investigation
Of conditions at the local institution
On his arrival here he viii be furnished
with additional information regarding
the matter and viii then decide whether
or not IL is advisable to go over the
head Of the surgeon general to con-
sress in an effort to secure a reforma-
tion of conditions.
Il look upon Doctor Moore's arrest
as simply the first step in a much
needed iuvesti cation Of conditions at
the marine hospital" said Edward Ell
llson, secretary Of the sailors union
Of the Pacific, last night. His treat
ment Of Brezzinio was but the climax
TO a long series of legitimate causes
Tor Srlevous complaint against the
management Of the institution under
Doctor Gassaway's regime When the
facts connected with this case are
brought to light in court, however. l
believe they viii greatly strengthen our
demand for general investigation"