The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-24

Washington. August eat is be-
ieved here tonight that Colonel
Roosevelt Will take the stand within
few days before the Senate subcom-
mittee Investigating campaign expeN-
ditures to answer tho charges made
to-day by John d Archhold that Mr.
Roosevelt had knowledge OF the use or
standard Oil money in his campaign
OF 1904.
The committee was divided tonight
over its future course OF action. Upon
the arrival to- morrow OF Senator Luke
Lea. one OF the absent Democratic
members OF the committee. meeting
Will be held to determine whom to
call and whore the next meeting will
be held Several members OF the sub
committe favor transferring the hear
ings at once to New York and members
OF the Standard oil Company's board
OF directors might testify
The statements made to-day by John
d. ArchboAd financial head of the
Standard oil Company. made clear
cut issue between him and Colonel
Roosevelt according to members of the
subcommittee who would discuss the
matter tonight Mr. Archbold testi-
ned that his understanding that Col
onel Roosevelt knew about and in
dorSed the Standard Oil contributions
came through former Treasurer Corne-
Illus y. Bliss. of the Republican Ma
tlonal Committee. who is dead
Although Colonel Roosevelt publicly
stated that IL was absurd for him TO
appear before the Senate committee.
II is understood that he has consented
TO take the stand If desired. in view
OF the direct charges made to-day by
MT Archhoid II Mr.. Cortelyou is
again called ii Will be to explain the
statements made BY MrArchbold that
MI Cortelyou. as chairman Of the ma
lonal committee knew OF ana sane
toned the standard Oil contributions.
Senator Pomerene, OF Ohio who SAT-
with the subcommittee to-das 10 rep
resent the absent Democratic members.
probably will be made a permanent
member of the committee in place OF
Senator Paynter. OF Kcntucky
The subcommittee viii then consist
or senator Clapp. chairman; Senator'S
Jones. oliver Lea and Pomcrcnc. Tho
committee is authorized TO continue ,ts
sessions after the adjournment OF Con-
sreSs, and the conclusion OF the ses-
Sion tomorrow will not Interfere with
the Immediate summonins OF other
witnesses
John y. Arehboid to-day told the
Senate committee investigating cam
paigu funds that the STANDARD on'a
sl25.ooo contribution TO the Republican
war chest in 1905 was made up on as
surances from Cornelius Bliss that
the contribution was acceptable to
Colonel Roosevelt and that further con-
trihutions would be acceptable
i told Mr. Bliss We did not want to
make tho contribution unless II was to
be gratefully received" lie said Mr.
Bliss told US OF M Roosevelts atti-
tude toward business and said he be-
lieved Mr. Roosevelt would be fair
an q .0r
10 the test
Thought Policies safest.
Mr. Bliss urged that the policies OF
the Republican PARTY were safest for
business We decided that our inter-
ests as business organization lay
on the Republican side, and We decided
to make this contribution"
Mr. Nrohbold explained that $500 900
went TO the Republican National Com
m.ttoe and that s9S.ooo was given 10
senator renrose for tine Republican
state committee The se5.0oo ,,iven 10
Mr Penrosc. he said. was political
contribution ana nor q payment for
services in public or private life
Refused Another Donation
Later when the late Mr Bliss came
and asked the Standard Oil Company
for more money about $3.50. o0O--Mr
Archbold said the board Of directors
refused to contribute further Hn
quoted MIR riss as saving: II speak
10 YOU personally think Won had
better make this contribution n YOU
don't, someh body else will
Later. Mr. irehhold said when the
bureau OF corporations began making
adverse reportS on the standard oil
Company. Mr. Bliss admitted that the
government attacks were unjust but
said he had no influence with Presi-
dent Roosevelt
President Roosevelt unfailingiy
approved these Attacks" declared Mr..
Nrchhoid without Investigation or
the slightest knowledge of the facts.
These reports OF Garfield and smith
we're tho work OF mere puppets. who
jumped when Roosevelt pulled tho
strings
When the standard oil masnate was
asked if he thought the company's
refusal to contribute further was the
cause Of the unjust" government at
tacks he bit his llp and said
"Well don't know "
MIR Archbold appeared in response
TO the summons OF the COMMITTEES fol-
loving the demand Of Senator Pcnrose
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