Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02

before the Senate campaign fund IL
pre-convention campaign for Col. Roose-
welt, and that he had no formal. COM
plete organization behind him.
Like many other things in politics 1t
just grew" he commented.
Senator Dixon said he didn't know
there was any treasurer to the provision
al committee until some time after the
campaign. He said E. II. hooker had
done most Of the financial work.
did you solicit any funds?" asked
Chairman Clapp
why. I suppose whenever I met a man
kindly disposed to Col. Roosevelt l told
him we were hard up and needed money
Senator Dixon admitted he had collected
Roosevelt funds outside Of those handled
by Mr.. Hooker, who informed the COM
mittee yesterday that the total expendi-
lures Of the Roosevelt national committee
were about $4,000.
Wants to Know Scope of Inquiry.
II would like to know of the committee
what is the full scope of the investiga-
tion," demanded Senator Dixon, inter-
rupting the examination.
Senator Clapp explained the terms OF
the resolution under which the investi-
CATION is being made
can and democratic campaign funds?''
asked Senator Dixon.
Yes
'Of course continued Senator Dixon,
the general impression is that this is
rather an investigation OF only the pre-
convention campaign fund of Col. Roose-
welt. Now as member of the Senate
want to see the campaign funds of the
President. Gov. Wilson and Gov. Harmon
also Investigated. And I think this
no hofnra oil
think that this committee should go into
only the fund of Col. Roosevelt"
Senator Dixon was evidently determined
to make this statement. and. despite
efforts Of the members of the committee
to interrupt him, he hurried on.
Senator Clapp interrupted to tell him
he had been called to tell about the
Roosevelt expenses.
proprfate for you to find out what has
been done before you lecture the commit
tee?" asked Senator Pomerene.
Senator Dixon insisted he had looked
matters up and was sure the committee
was investigating only Col. Roosevelt
He added that he wanted the committee
to summon the managers of Champ
Clark, Oscar Underwood, Gov. Harmon
and President Taft.
Don't you know those men have all
been summoned here?" demanded Sena-
tor Pomerene.
mo. I don't know It," said Dixon.
Well. you ought to find out" said
Senator Oliver
Senator Clapp told Mr.. Dixon that he
had already given out the list showing
that all these men had been summoned
and he demanded that Dixon answer
questions.
The country wants fair play" re-
turned Senator Dixon; 1T wants these
other men examined within the next
thirty days before election
Clapp Rebukes Dixon.
Senator Dixon exclaimed Chairman
Clapp. half rising from his seat, "a sug-
gestion that there hasn't been fair play
here Is reflection on the one man in
this committee who is friendly to Col
Roosevelt
Senator Paynter said the witness should
not be permitted to continue until he had
answered the question.
Senator Dixon retorted he was a CO.
ordinate member of the Senate and de-
manded fair play to all candidates.
Senator Paynter again interrupted that
ne objected to the senator lecturing the
committee. AS a member Of the Senate
you should know your duty" declared
Senator Clapp intimated that Senator
Dixon could tell what he knew about
other candidates later.
We'll. with that understanding 1 will
proceed, SdlO senator Dixon.
There is no understanding about II :"
snapped Senator Clapp. The committee
will exercise its discretion"
I'D send him to JAIL" declared Senator
Pomerene. aside. just as Senator Dixon
ceased his remarks to the committee.
Tells of Contributions.
When the pyrotechnic display Of argu-
ment was over Senator Dixon began to
answer the question as to what contri-
buttons he had personally received. He
said that William Emo. a relative of
Clifford Pinchot gave him 5000; Frank
Munsey gave him some money. ''propably
$4,000 and more from time to time !;
buttons: Mrs. Antoinette Wood. aunt of
Clifford Pinchot, gave 5000: Dan Hanna
made several contributions.
About $4,000 or $4,000 was the total
Senator Dixon gave as the amount he
spent.
~ didn't keep any books he said Il
spent the money as fast as / got it,
OF this sum S32.UU was spent in the
Washington headquarters. he said. for
printing. mailing. clerk hire. telegraph.
II don't remember where our money
came FROM" he said. II do remember
our elevator man in the Capitol gave
me $50"
he S6lQ tndl muCn Oh the money was
collected in small sums from 81 to $500
He was then asked about the expenses
Of the Roosevelt organization at the Chi
cago convention in June.
Money and Southern Delegates.
What do you know of efforts to
change the votes Of southern delegates
by the use of money!" asked Senator
Clapp.
Nothing except hearsay." answered
Dixon, vigorously.
do you know by repute of any such
attempts. in which you had a part or
acQuiesced?' asked Senator Clapp.
Not thing said Dixon. He said he
collected no funds for the holding of the
progressive national convention In Au-
gust: that the $4,000 necessary was all
raised by the local committee in
Chicago
RooSevelt's State Managers.
ChairmsA Clapp asked Senator Dixon