Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-05

Muskogee. Okla, Aug. 5.-The COM
mittee investigating the Indian land
contracts resumed the sittings today
with the prospects OF another interest
ing session. It was expected that
Congressman Creager, Jake L. Ha-
mon, Congressman Mcclure and pos
sibly Senator Gore would be called.
Creager's recall will be for the pur-
pose Of cross examination as to h.
statements late yesterday that he ha J.
been approached by Hamon in behalf
Of McMurray. who held contracts from
the Indians to sell lands on d $4,000, 900
commission. Hamon has expressed
willingness to testify. In interviews
he has already denied Cores allesa-
tions.
Congressman Mcclure was charged
by Gore with being interested in the ap-
proval of the McH1urray contracts.
Senator Curtis, Of Kansas. also named
In connection with the scandal will be
called tomorrow or Monday.
crsassr Backs Up Gore.
After Senator Gore had completed his
testimony Congressman Creaser went
on the stand and described a meeting
he had with Hamon June is. in
private room at the Occidental Hotel
in Washington. Creager stated that
he was told by Hamon that he could
get a substantial interest" in the
Indian land deal II he would withdraw
his opposition to the approval of the
McMurray contracts. Creager said
that he did not let the "overtures" get
to the point where any figures were
mentioned and that he made 1t plain
that he was not open to being "innu-
enced in that way" Before he left the
stand Mr.. Creaser said that at the tim
Of his visit to the Occidental Hotel
Congressman Mcclure was an occu-
pant Of the same suite Of rooms with
Harmon srd Mcsrurray.
creaoer Disputes Himself.
Resuming the witness stand before
the special congressional investigating
COMMITTEES today. Congressman Creager
again testified concerning his meeting
with Hamon. charged by Gore with
being the promoter for McMurray, who
held contracts for the sale Of Indian
land. He said his talk with Hamon in
Washington lasted only but two min
utes. He denied that he told Gore an
attempt had been made to influence
him: admitted he and McMurray were
friendly, and that he was the author Of
a bill providing for the sales Of Indian
lands and admitted McMurray assist
ed In framing the bill. He denied that
IMcMurray ever made improper pro-
posals to him to influence him to OBJ
tain favorable legislation.
Creager said that II his bill had
passed the attorneys fees would not
have been granted.
Hamon in General Denial.
Efforts were made to show that at
the time the McMurray contracts were
under discussion, Hamon was in WASH
inston representing Governor Haskell
bill providing among other things an
investigation OF the conditions which
led up to the indictment of Haskell
in the Muskogee town lot cases. Hamon
on the stand entered a general denial
Of Cores bribery charges, denied be-
ing himself interested in the McMur-
ray contracts and said he was in
Washington in the interest Of Gov
ernor Haskell, of Oklahoma Ho also
denied ever offering Congressman
Creager an Interest in the deal. He
denied that he ever mentioned to Gore
that Sherman, Curtis, and former Sem
ators long and Thurston were inter-
ested in the Mddurray contracts.
Denies Every Detail.
Hamon entered into the details of
Cores charges and denied every one.
He said he had not seen NfcAfurray for
a year prior to the date Gore axed m
tho time OF having been offered the
bgthe: that at the interview he had
with 0ore he told the senator he was
there IN HaSkeHe interest
sherman Not ta N Snsumoned.
Chairman Burke Of the tnxaatAkxttnx
comzifteA aukhorizsd the settlements
tffHt ShArmHu wo1h not be sunr1unned.