New-York tribune., 1911-12-04

Iron Works and why the state did not
insist on plea as to indictments against
him for having with his brother. James
g.. wrecked the Times Building. II
was asserted that John J. Mcnamara
could not have been sentenced for a
greater crime than that of manslaugh-
ter I'm connection with THE Times" dis
sster, as hs VAS not in California at the
time. The sentence on that charge is
only from one to ten years.
As far as the indictment for blowing
up the Llewellyn Iron Works is con-
cerned. Ortie McManigal confessed that
John j. paid him money 10 blow UP the
building. and the states case, 1t was
said was here more complete. The
dynamiting charge. too, it is observed. is
punishable by a sentence of not less than
year but there is no maximum penalty.
and IL may be from one to twenty
years.
Tho indictments against John J. In
connection with tho Times disaster
viii not be pressed now, but they will
stay on record. state officials said to-
day that before the McNamaras con-
tossed information of the states inten-
ton to try to involve other union lead
ers in the case had reached counsel for
The defence because of the activity OF
the prosecution with certain important
witnesses.
These labor leaders" said member
Of the prosecution to-day. may not have
had criminal acquaintance with the Nc
Namaras. but they were in communica-
tion with them at certain times and
places which would have caused distaste-
ful publicity"
Details Of the struggle for the testi-
mony of witnesses present realistic
story, covering activity in many cities.
Witnesses Brought the Money.
MANY witnesses came over to US in the
lat few weeks" said Assistant District
Attorney Ford. land brought with them
money used TO get them. You would be
surprised al the number that came 10 our
side voluntarily, too. The fact is. we frus-
trated the plans of the other side to win
by inegitimate means. and they knew they
could not win II they took their chances on
legitimate procedure because we had a
chain OF dsmnlng evidence I worked on
every detail of IT and know that they were
I'D against a store wall whichever way
they turned
'"rhe money which witnesses were sup
posed to have received from persons who
wished them TO ally themselves with the
defence is said 10 amount TO large sum,
and Froderieks estimated that it would
cover more than all the awards offered Tor
the arrest OF the guilty parties"
The defence, even 10 date, it was said,
had no knowledge of the fact that some
witnesses would turn on it when 1t came
70 the giving of testimony.
That the pleas of guilty by the McNa-
snaras did not preclude the prosecution
from activity IN any other direction or
With any other person was shown to-day
by the announcement OF Assistant District
Attorney Ford that he would press the
charges Of bribery against Burt II. Frank
lin a detective employed by the defence.
He said, however that if counsel so de-
sired whnn the case came up tomorrow a
continuance TO some other reasonable date
would not meet with objection.
Asked if there would be any more ar
rests, AR Ford replied that it would de-
pend on the testimony Of certain witnesses
in the Franklin case.
Predicts More Sensations.
There may be some sensational develop
ments, however" nc remarked 10 sn Last
ern newspaper correspondent and you had
better not leave for at least another week
franklin, who is out on $1,000 bail, fur
ushcd by counsel for the McNamsrss,
would not discuss his case to-day.
The action cf the union was about the
only positive development Of the day. The
seoiusion thrown about the prisoners was
not penetrated even by their counsel, dur
iug the day. although their attorney, Joseph
scott. visited them for about an hour TO-
night,
Carepce Darrow seemingly greatly re-
freshed, walked about a little lake near his
apartments, chatting with his friends.
I slept all night he said, referring 10
the preceding two weeks, which have driven
4 him near 70 a nervous breakdown. lie said
y lie had no statement TO make about the
case.
Interest here centres about the contes-
zion OF James 3. Mcnamara, which Dis-
trict Attorney Fredercks has announced
will probably be made on Tuesday. the
day set for the sentence OF the brothers.
He eaid Il would not be forthcoming
sooner. although he was entreated by a
room full OF newspaper men TO hurry it
pp"
4 wouldn't if I could. If won't come
out until then,' was his answer.
Washington, Dec. S.--seversl conferences
Rave been held between A |. Mccormick
United States Attorney in Los Angeles. and
Attorney General Wickersham, but both
officials deny that these have TO do with
the Mcnamara dynamite case.
Mr.. Mccormick. who arrived here on Fri
day, said tonight that his business with
the Department OF Justice was devoted en-
tirely 10 discussion Of the contemplated
action of the government against the So
cslled Plumbing Trust on the Pacific Coast.
rhe department declined tonight to discuss
Mr. McCormick's presence here.
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