Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
New York FinanCier Proves
an Interesting Cam
paign Witness.
PERKINS ACTS DEALER
Head of House Declares, How
ever, No Returns Ever
Were Expected.

Washington. Oct. S.-J. Pierpont Nor
gan testified before the Clapp commit
tee today he contributed s15O,OoO TO
the republican national campaign OF
1904. He said in October, 1904, he
gave 500, 900, and on Nov. l he gave
another $50, 900.
ANY more?" asked Clapp.
NO, that is all I know Of"
Morgan supposed the first contribu-
tion was paid TO Treasurer Bliss.
ITO whom was the second contribu-
tion made?"
"T don't remember. II was paid in
cash-in money"
He did not know who solicited the
first or second contribution, but be-
lieved Bliss and Odell got the money.
He believed the bulk Of the second con-
tribuuon went through the national
committee, but was paid over 10 the
New York state committee Morgan
could not recall contributions of 1904
by his associates.
$4,000 IN 1908.
Asked II he contributed in 1904 TO
the congressional campaign, the finan-
cier replied: Il recall no other contri-
buttons that year"
What contribution did you make in
1902"
"The only contribution made in
1908 was 100000 to Sheldon" He
made no contributions to the congress
sional campaign in 1908.
II remember Sherman called on me
once" he said. but I find no record of
any contribution. If one was made, 1t
was Insignificant"
Did you make any contribution to
the pre-convention campaign Of any
candidate for president this yearg'
NO / was not even In the country
| know my firm made no contribution" ="
Clapp called Morgan's attention to a
published article of Charles Edward
Russell charging that Roosevelt had
demanded that Morgan raise 500 900
for his campaign and that Wayne Mac
Neagh was present when Morgan talk
ed with the White house over the tele-
phone.
DENIES HtSSELL STORY.
Il never corresponded over the tele-
phone. telegraph or mail with Roose-
welt that | know Of. nor with anyone
at the White house"
AS Clspp closed the examination.
Morgan said emphatically he was
sure there was no truth in the story
of telephone request for funds from
Roosevelt Paynter asked II the $780,
600 fund was part OF the so-called Har-
riman fund raised for the New York
state committee.
II have no records" said Morgan.
but have no doubt it was part of that
fund"
Morgan said he had a great deal
TO do with Cortelyou during the cam
paign. but did not know II he was
present when the $4,000 contribution
was discussed. He said his relations
with the elder Bliss had been very in.
innate; that Bliss and his father had
been associates. and whenever they
wanted anything they sent Bliss to
me-"
TO ONE PARTY ONLY.
Had you supposed that Bliss and
Cortelyou had kept from President
Roosevelt the fact that you contrib,
uted to his campaign fund.-"
Il know nothing about that" said
Morgan. He had not discussed cam
paign contributions with Cortelyou in
1904
When Pomerene took up the exami
nation. Morgan got down from the wit
ness chair. saying. Cant l sit near
you? | can't hear very we'll" He tool
q chair from one of the stenographers
and moved within 9 few feet OF Pom
creme. Morgan did not know whether
other members of his firm contributed
in 1904. He said he had not contrib
uted and had no knowledge OF any one
else contributing 10 other political par
ties in 1904. Pomerene asked about
conferences with Cortelyou. Morgan
said he talked with Cortelyou in 1sO'
over the financial situation. but re
called only one conference over poll
tics. Morgan knew nothing OF an,
contribution by Hartman or Charlie:
; Mellen.
ALWAYS FOR PUBLIC GOOD.
Did Hartman ever tell you he haC
a talk with Roosevelt about railroad
interests" asked Pomerene.
L remember no such conversation.
The financier interrupted the examins
ton 10 say; 'Mr chairman. wan
10 make a statement right here"
Proceed said Clapp
4 want il distinctly understood.
said Morgan emphatically. that ]. P
Morgan & Co. never made a singh