Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-08-24
Latter Promised to Bring 1t to the
Presidents Attention.
LATER DEMAND MADE FOR MORE
Says Bliss Intimated that It Would
Be Well to Come Again.
COMPANY DECIDED AGAINST IT
Imme diately Afterward, He Says,
Garfield and Smith Began Max
ing Reports Against Oil
Combine.

WASHINGTON, AUG zo.-Jonn u
Archbold today told the senate COM
mittee investigating camjaign funds that
the Standard Oil company's sl25,OO0 con-
tributson to the republican war chest Of
1904 was made upon assurances from
Cornelius N. Bliss that 1.-The contribution
was acceptable to Colonel Roosevelt and
that further contributions would be ac-
ceptable."
He said that later Mr.. Bliss asked him
for another contribution-about $l5O, 0Oo-
and upon the Standard boards refusal
to make it had said to the witness: Il
think you had better make this con-
tribution," that outrageous attacks" by
the government had dated from the
b. efusal; that when, in a rebating
against the Standard at Buffalo,
United States attorney there had
notified Washington officials there was
no merit In the case to justify indict-
ments, word came back from Washing
ton: "Dn the merit; get the indictment"
In answer to question by Senator
Penrose, Mr.. Archbold declared there
had never been made to him a sugges-
tion that the $4,000 contribution to the
national fund be returned by the repub-
lican campaign committee.
Contribution to Penrose.
Mr.. Archbold explained that the $4,000
given to Mr.. Penrose, was a political
contribution and not payment for ser
vices in public or private life"
Mr.. Archibald, referring to a magazine
article, said letter reported to be his, In
which he meneioned $4,000 sent to Pen
rose, seemed to be a forgery.
; When Mr.. Archbold finished his testi-
mony several members Of the committee
conferred over the advisability Of invit-
ing Colonel Roosevelt TO testify. Mr.,
Penrose wants the committees to subpoena
the colonel. s'
-ssnM .Aschbolds testimony. however was
regarded Of such Importance that II was
determined to cali William Rockefeller
II his health will permit, and to recall
George B. Corteiyon, republican national
chairman In 1904 who appeared before the
committee July Ii and could not recall
that any contributions from corporations
were used In the Roosevelt campaign.
Mr.. Cortelyou also testified at that time
that he never heard Of contribution by
Mr.. Archbold or any one ION his behalf"
When Mr.. Archbold was excused 1t was
announced that Senator Penrose would
take the stand late today.
Star Witness Appears Eariy.
The star witness appeared half an hour
before the appointed time and chatted
with Senator Clapp and Senator Jones.
Senator Penrose appeared ten minutes
after Mr. Archbold arrived. Messengers
were hurried out to get Senators Oliver
and Pomerene, who were to sit as men,
bers Of the committee.
Finally the committee assembled, Mr..
Archbold was sworn In and Senator Clapp
asked him what contribution the STAN
dard OIL company HaS made to the CAM
paign of 1904.
I'VE made two contributions to the re-
publican campaign in 1904 one to Cor
nelus N Bliss Of 100000. and the other
to Senator Penrose, of $25,oOO." replied
Mr.. Archbold.
do you remember when the contribu-
ton of 100000 to the republican campaign
fund was nader" asked Senator Clapp.
''I have not the date in mind" said
Mr. Archbold, NOR have I had time to
thoroughly search with reference to It
My hest recollection IS that it was some
time in September, 1904 think about
the middle Of September"
by check?''
Ppyna4nt in Currency.
my recollection is that it was given
to Mr.. Bliss in currency"
VINO was present."
''To the best of my recollections I was
alone-and at my office"
''Have you any written data with which
to fix the date?"
Mr.. Bliss gave me a receipt, but in
such Investigation as ] Rave been able
TO make before l hastened here, have
not been able to find 1t. l hope to do So"
Had you had any previous talk with
Mr.. Bliss an to this matter before you
made the contribution" asked Senator
Clapp.
Yes. Some time before, either at my
office or that of H. H. Rogers" replied
Mr. Archibald. I'VE had q talk about
politics and contributions and I said the
matter would have to be submitted to our