The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-18
Hearst Gives Copies Of
CORE sponden nee to
Senate Committee.
FORAKER WILL
BE HEARD TO-DAY
Former Senator Asks for Oppor-
tunity to Testify as to His Re-
lations With Standard Oil
Officials - Publisher Paid
Nothing to Get Conhden-
tial Communications.

graphic copies Of ali the John D.
Archbold letters made public through
his speeches and publications were to-
day given by William Il. Hearst 10 the
Senate Committee Investigating cam
paign contributions 'and Standard Oh
correspondence. In the list were SIX
kilograms and letters. which Mr..
Hearst said were either entirely new
to the public or had received publ
cation only through his campaign re-
ports Of 1908.
There was purported telegram from
Senator Penrose to Mr.. ArchbolG pro-
posing 10 make an appointment with
Senator Aldrich for some unnamed
person. Two Others were letters from
NJ A.chbold TO Joseph Il. Foraker,
then Senator from Ohio. one stating
that loan Of $4,000 previously dis
cussed could be made on per cent
basis. another stating a certificate for
$50. 600 was inclosed Herewith
Mr.. Hearst told the committee he
had been informed this loan had been
returned to the Standard oil Com
pany.
Foraker Will Appear.
Former Senator Foraker. who was
also concerned in the ArchOold-Stanr-
ard Oil correspondence previously pub
lished BY Mr Hearst. asked to-day for
an opportunity to appear before me
committee. and a injecting was cagle4
for Tomorrow morning. when Mr.
Foraker will testify as to his relations
with STANDARD OH officials.
Others OF the letters given the com
rnittee to-day by Mr. Hearst contained
suggestions and requests from Mr.
influence against certain bills in the
Ohio Legislature.
Chairman Ciapp. of the COMMITTEES,
asked Mr.. Hearst II he ever saw the
ORIGINALS OF the letters published IN
his magazine He said ne was not
certain. but he believed he had only
seen the Photographic facsimile copies.
.Of whom did you get them asked
Senator clapp.
Mr. Hearst hesitated 4 moment
Il am anxious" he began. ito ,es-
tify very fully to everything that
am personally concerned in. and every
thing Of interest 10 this inquiry. Do
YOU feel that this is essential 10 the
inquiry
Senator Clapp replied that the au-
thenticity OF some Of the letters had
been questioned. After members OF
formation. Mr. Hears; responded that
he got the copies % John Eddy, Of
London. author of four of the articles
published in magazine He testified
ne dsd not know OF whom Eddy pro-
cured the letters.
Produces Letters and kilograms
Mr. Hearst then produced the sew
eral letters and kilograms. The first
was from Senator Penrose 10 John j.
ArchboId. dated December 4. 1903, at
PhiIadelphia. and read in part a. fol-
lows:
Il have wireS Senator. Aldrich to
make an appointment with him 20 dis
cuss the matter referred to In your
letter"
1t added that Senator Penrose him
self could meet Mr.. Archbold in New
York at any time.
: letter from John n. Archbold to
7 Is Foraker. then Senator from Ohio.
expressed the willingness % Mr.. Arch
hold TO make a loan OF $4,000. The
loan was to bear lnte-es. At per cent
md was 90 be repaid in two install
n,ents OF $4,000 each.
MIR Hearst said ne knew nothing ~
tac facts to which any Of the letters
referred.
Another letter was from John y.
NrchboId 20 former Representative 10
rcpa Sibley. IN which he referred to
an incIosed certificate OF deposit of
5000 sent YOU at the request OF Mr.
Griscoul. the purpose OF which you no
doubt understand with him"
Senator Paynter declared the letter
from Archbo!d 20 Senator Foraker
mentioned loan OF $4,000. but did
rot say TO whom that loan was to be
made.
we are entitled to all the info-ma-
;ion Mr.. Hearst has" he said. "and
We can then decide whether u is peril
nent-'
Chairman Clapp then requested Mr..
Hea<s; 20 give The committee other
I.t,s~s which the publisher said he
considered ~unimportant" The tele-
gram from Senator Penrose 20 Mr.
Archbold. SEMI on December :. 1903.
read in full.
P~ur~~e 80 trcbbotd-
..you- letter Of 18th Instant was re-
cosved Yesterday on my return from =
trim in British Columbia. I have wired
Senator AIdrich to make an appoint
rnent with him 20 discuss tire matter
referred. 20. can see YOU n View
York any day n YOU have any su@Scs-
ton TO make 7 think the matter -
OF considerable importance. and 7 can
show senator A>rich Where an ap-
poin;ment would be desired. III Heces-
sary 7 can see you r. View York or
can talk TO you over the telephone
from the headquarters % the Repu5h-
can state Committee. 49, Locust
Street. Philadelphia. where 7 shall be
during the present month"
srchbofd 90 Foraker
The letter from John y. Archboid 10
Senator =. n. Foraker about the sSe.-
0oe loan was dated January p. 1902.
and read.
Referring 70 cur further talk or To-
day over the telephone. NC are wiling
to make NE loan o.eoo-szs.oeo TO
be returned within one year and the