Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-23

alton and the witness was turned over
to Senator Pomerene. The Ohio SEN
ator began at once an effort to learn
more details of the S125,00O contribu-
! tior Of 1904. MIR. Archbold said that he
had talked with Mr.. Bliss about 1t q
| week prior to the time he gave the
money
"Who was present at that inter-
view?" asked Senator Pomerene.
1--WE discussed the platform and the
individuals" said Archbold.
What was said about Mr.. Roose-
veit7' asked Senator Pomerene.
''Mr Bliss told US Of his attitude
toward business interests. He said he
, thought Mr.. Roosevelt would be a fair
and conservative man when 1t came
to the test and urged the policies Of
the republican party were the safer for
the business world"
Thought Party Safest.
TT was because Of his conservative
views toward the business world that
induced you to contributor"
"The party question was hrst." re-
piled Mr.. Arehbold. "Mr. Bliss thought
Mr.. Roosevelt would thoroughly carry
out party policiess we decided that ouE
interests - q business organisation
lay. in the. republican side and decided
that we would make the contribution"
Was this Standard Oil Company
money or funds Of the ofncials?' %
1T was company money" said Mr..
Archbold.
Wanted Roosevelt 70 Know.
Senator Penrose wanted to know
the details Of the conversation between
~ tS1ya ~
Mr.. Roosevelt's knowledge Of the con-
tribution
Il said." answered Mr. Archbold, "Mr.
Bliss. we are inclined to make this
contribution to you, but we want it to
be known to the powers that be-to the
president"
Did you name the president ?" broke
In Senator Pomerene.
"Yes, I named President Roosevelt.
said we did not want to make the
contribution unless 1t would be CRATE
fully received.
Did you have any misgiving Of this
at that timer"
There had been some talk about OBJ
jections to contribution, from certain
sources"
Only Advance From Bliss.
Had you any knowledge that this
contribution had been known to Presi-
dent Roosevelt
"Only the assurance Of Mr.. Bliss
thru my conversations with him.
What did he say?" urged Senator
Pomerene.
"He said you need have no. misgiv-
ings in that matter. will represent
you and will see that it is properly
known"
Senator Pomerene wanted to know
why the contribution had been made In
currency. -4
Tried to Avoid Publicity.
Mr.. Archbold smiled as he replied,
II don't suppose there was any desire
Of either Of us for publicity"
when you told Mr. Bliss that the
board would not do more what did lie
say?"
HE said that 1t was a mistake"
answered Mr.. Archbold. He said, I
speak to you personally. think you
had better make this contribution. If
you don't somebody else will and I
think you will be making mistake
He put 1t on personal grounds and
his friendship for me-"
Did Mr.. Bliss ever tell you that
Colonel Roosevelt was grateful to you
for not making this further contribu-
tion?" asked Senator Homerene.
NO." retured Mr.. Archbold.
The witness said he had never heard
of any proposition to return any cam
paign funds until within the last two
Or three days. Senator Ponerene asked
Il Mr.. Archbold had ever talked later |
70 Mr.. Bliss about that.
Protested Against Attacks.
II went to Mr.. Bliss after President |
Roosevelt and some OF his bureau
reads began their line Of unjust at
acks upon u.s. said Mr.. Archbold. "Mr.
Bliss threw up his hands. said that he
'aw the attack was unjust and said
hat he syrnpathized with US, but that
le could do nothing:
Mr.. Archbold said the attacks he re-
erred to were made upon9 the STANDARD !
)il Company by James. A. Garfield and
Herbert Knox Smith. Both had been
Of corporations.
President Roosevelt Nnfaiiingly ap.
proved these attacks without invssti-
'ation and. ithout the slishtest kIfowl.
'dge Of the. facts;"s he added. ~
"Aaers THAN q ceinei1snee.~
The witness declared there was