The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-19
FUEL IS ADDED
TO CONTROVERSY
Jacob Schiff Refuses to Modify
or Amplify Charge Against
Hammond.
BIG FIGHT IS PENDING
Prominent Men Will Aid in
Solving Problem OF Rus
sian Passports.
Especial 70 The Times. pispatch.l

Especial 20 The Times Dispatch
New York, November lS.-Jacob II.
schiH. by refusing either to modify or
amplfy his implied charge that John
Hays Hammond has influenced Presl-
dent Taft in the position taken by the
administration concerning Russla's re-
fusal to honor American passports IS
sued to Hebrews, added fuel to the
controversy to-day.
Mr.. Hammond autographed from his
home in Gloucester Mass, that Mo had
never even discussed the passport
question with President Taft, william
Il. Rockhh cthen ambassador to Rus
sia), or any one else Win regard TO
his position Oh the question involved.
he said:
u favor the movement for the rec
osnition OF American passports held
by Jews, but believe il can be ac-
compished by friendly intercess.on
Tatner than BY an attempt to cocree
Russia
NJ. Hammond added that hc was
not familiar with the treaty OF 1852.
the abrogation OF which Mir Scn.if
and other prominent men urged III al
dresses made before Senators OGor-
man and Root here Friday
Mr.. Schif stated in ms address that
scout eighteen months ago Mr.. Wilen-
kin. financial agent OF the Russian
government, came 10 him ANA asked
assistance in getting American mil
lionalres Interested IN Russia. lie re-
fused to enter into negotiations win
Wiienk!n, bui some time later the Rus
sian agent returned ana sala ne mao
been successful in getting atd OF Jonn
Hays Hammond, declared AIr. Schln.
Wilcnkin is alleged to nave said
That Mi. Hammond was selected be-
cause Of his influence with President
Taft.
In a spirit OF fairness to all con.
ccrned. Mr. Schtn was asked to-day II
MIR. Wilenkin in approaching him had
said the reason he was seeking TO in
lerest American fnanciers in Russia
WAS to obtain their influence concern.
ing settlement Of the passpor; nat-
ter or did ne give purely business
I.on.
Mir. sch!n replied tina, IL had MOTH
ing to say.
senator o'Gorman, when seen TO-
night, said:
u will support the resolution new
before the Senate unless RUSSIA takes
immediate steps TO rectify or charge
CQn0ltOAS llltCOtCl4Gb4t Nlll lNC
rights OF American citizens. This res
olution was introduced auout t1ree
months ago hy senator Culhcrsgn ot
Texas, arg believe there Is stm!iat
resolution pending in tho HOUSE
Senator Root SAID he would lend His
sGvice ana aid 10 find Il satisfactory
solution OF I'll. trouble.
Both oscar : straus and Isaac :.
seligman We're unwilling 10 20 into
the merits OF tile controversy between
MIR Schin and Mr., Hammond.
Inst before the date on whicA Tho
resolution VIII come UP in Wsr
ingtom there is 10 be held a mass.
meeting ia New York under the d.
Iection OF william. = MeAdoo
Mr.. McAdoo has interested h.- est
81 tine matter beca-se he be!i, j.
great wrong IS pe.ng done 81 .Au-erl-
can citizens VINO 80 - Russia SGT
onr are Hebrews dis--.m.aisa
against but Protesisrjs aga C.,a-
Ollie missionaries haze been irezt7t uu-
fairly ne points c-t
y night. which IF rt-. a -st
a. the whole cour,.y v...- fsr
treaty with t.a==l- r=
passport r!gh.~ 10 All AL. ,-
tzens . -.