Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-08-24

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23-It is be-
lieved here tonight that Colonel
Roosevelt win take the stand within
a few days befoer the senate sub-com-
m m.ttee investigating campaign eXpen-
ditures to answer charges made today
by John ID. Archbold that Mr.. Roose-
welt had knowledge OF the use of
Standard OIL money In his campaign
of 1904.
The committee was divided tonight
over the future course OF action. Upon
the arrival of Senator Luke Lea, one
iof the absent democratic members OF
the committee. 1t will be determined
whom to call and when the next
meeting will take place. Several OF
the members Of the subcommittee
favor transferring the hearings al
once to New York, where Colonel
Roosevelt, George w. Perkins, George
B. Oortelyou and members of the
Standard Oil companys board OF
directors might testify.
The statement made today by John
d. Archbold, financial head OF the
Standard Oh company, made clear
cut issue between him and Colonel
Roosevelt, according to members OF
the sub committee who would not dis
cuss the matter tonight Mr. Arch
bold testified that the understanding
that Colonel Roosevelt knew about
and endorsed, the Standard OIL contri-
buttons, came through former Treas
urer C. n. Bliss, treasurer OF the re-
publican national committee, who Is
dead.
Although Colonel Roosevelt public
ly stated that 1t was absurd for MN
to appear before the senate commit
tee. II is understood he has consent
ed to take the stand, II necessary.
If Mr.. Cortelyou Is recalled, 1t WI
be to explain the statements made by
Mr.. Archbold that Mr.. Cortelyou. as
chairman Of the national committee
knew and sanctioned the Standard
Oil contributions.
Senator Pomerene of Ohio. woh sat
with the b-committte today to rep
resent the absent democratic mem
bers. probably will be made per-
manent member of the committee In
place of Senator Paynter OF Kentucky
The subcommittee then Will CONSIST
of Senator Clapp, chairman; Senators
Jones. oliver, Lea and Pomerene. The
committee is authorized to continue
the sessions after the adjournment OF
congress- and conclusion of the ses-
sion tomorrow will not interfere with
the immediate summoning of other
witnesses.
In reply to the statement Of Colonel
Roosevelt in New York today Senator
Penrose said tonight:
Colonel Roosevelt's relations with
the Standard oil company clearly
have been established, through John
d. Archbold's contribution OF $125,-
600 Tn tn rpublican national cam
paign Of 1904. Colonel Roosevelt did
not consider that amount sufficient
and demanded an additional contr-
button of $150,000. In reply to the
disclosure of the facts Colonel
Roosevelt submits letter which in
police circles would be known as a
frame up" and an attack upon me,
personally. The exposure of Colonel
Roosevelt's cogitations with the Stan
dard Oil company are such that the
frenS ed cry of liar will not satisfy
the people. John d. Archbolds
statement before the senate committee
today substantiates every statement !
made on the floor of the senate on
Wednesday, relating to the Standard
Oil company's contribution in the
campaign of 1904. Mr.. Archbold ap-
peared sefore the committee at his
own request. Members of that body
informed me today that no such re-
quest had been received fmm Colonel
Roosevelt.
II intend to follow tbs matter to
the end. Mr.. Archbold left Washing
ton this afternoon with the under
standing that he would again appear
before the committee and submit
books and other records bearing upon
Standard on contributions.
Il shall lns st that all the persons
mentioned In my statement In tins