Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-08-05
VICE PRESIDENT SHERMAN.
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tell Gore in detail Of his conversa-
tion with Hamon, and intimated that
McMurrays meeting with him was
nothing unusual, as he had known
McMurray for years.
He declared that McMurray never
offered to let him in on the contracts,
and didn't suggest a bribe.
II am the author of the bill provid-
ing for the disposal of the Indian
property, and which expresses Nc
Murray's wishes" Creager testified.
''1n fact many of its provisions were
outlined by him. During the seven
months MtMurray and I discussed
the bill he did not make any improp-
er suggestions to me. There was NO
person, aside from Hamon, who ever
made a suggestion which I consid-
cred improper.
"The bill for the disposal Of these
Indian lands was approved by the
Oklahoma delegation, although it
was suggested in committee that a
new bill b. drafted The Oklahoma
delegation was organized with Gore
president and myself secretary
Was offered an Interest
"Hamon told me he could arrange
for me to get an interest in the Nc
Murray contracts, but he didn't say
that he was interested in them, -
Creager testified "I understand that
Hamon was authorized to represent
McMurray."
He testified that the second bill,
covering the disposal of the lands,
was finally prepared by the Oklaho-
ma delegation. A conference was
held by the president and the officials
Of the interior department, the
Oklahoma delegation attending.
No agreement was reached, he
said.
Senator Gore was out of humor
during Creager's testimony. He eX-
amined Creager, asking what Hamon
had said to Creager referring to testi-
mony before the committee. Creager
replied that Hamon asked me if 1
would testify, and said would, and
told him what my testimony would
be. He regretted that 1 would be
compelled to make a statement"
D. L. Gore, brother and private
secretary of the senator, took the
stand. He testified thatfSenator Gore
was the author Of the Indian lands
bill, which resulted in the indict-
ments of a number of people in the
town lot cases. Governor Haskell
was indicted in connection with
these cases.
"Hamon was often in my brothers
Office" D. L. Gore testified. "Orvill
Smith, private counsel of Governor
Haskell, was also interested in the
resolutions inquiring into the man
ner in which the indictments were
procured against Haskell"
1t is expeCted that Senator Gore
will be recalled during the afternoon
to testify regarding the manner in
which the passage of bills supposed
to be for the protection Of the Indi-
ans was secured. These bills per-
mitted attorneys to secure fabulous
fees for their alleged services to the
Indians.
HamOn Says Gore Lied.
when Gore said I suggested that
he might secure $25, 900 if he would
not fight the McMurray contracts.
Gore lied" Hamon testified. Gore
fgeted and turned his sightless eyes
toward Hamon.
"McMurray had not sought to in
terest me in he coVtrabts," contin
ued the witness. "At no time did
ever intimate to any man or mon
that l was interested in them"
"Do you know any reason why
Senator Gore should make these
charges?" Congressman Burke
asked.
"I know Gore had been prosecuted
on criminal charges in Texas and
that his brother had been accused
of crime" Hamon answered, but I
did not think my knowledge of these
matters would lead the senator to
accuse me-"
A recess was taken by the COM
mittee shortly dfterward. It was eX.
pected Senator Gore would cross-ex-
anime Hamon during the afternoon
Burke asked Hamon If he called
on Senator Gore May 6.
"I think / did" Hamon replied.
reached Washington May and
remember I talked with Gore and
told him came in response to
telegram received May 8. Orvine
Smith, counsel for Governor Haskell, /
wired me to stay In Washington un-
I'll Saturday, in reply to a telegram
from me saying would leave Wash /
iugton that night. I had not seen /
for a year previous to |
May 6, the date on which Gore says .
| intmated he could get $4,000 or
$4,000 out of the McMurray con-