The Detroit times., 1912-10-03
ARCHBOLD And
MORGAN GAVE
COP. 100000
George r.. Sheldon, National
Treasurer, Says Contribu-
tons We're Made in 1904
FRICK AND GOULD
GAVE SIMILAR SUMS
Senator Dixon, Roosevelt's Man
ager, in Bitter Word War
With Committee

! WASHINGTON. Oct. 2.-Testimon,
OF John ID. Archbold OF the STANDARD
Oil CO.. that he gave 100000 to th'
Roosevelt campaign fund In 1904 waI
confirmed today before the ClapI
committee by George r. sheldon
1908 treasurer or the Republican ma
tional committee. Sheldon said ht
saw the books OF Treasurer Cornelius
NJ Bliss and that they contained the
Standard Oil donation.
He also said Bliss list included
gifts OF 100000 each from j. Pier
pont Morgan, Henry c. Frick. tn,
steel millionaire. and George j. Gould
the railroad magnate.
The books referred to by Sheldor
were those said TO have been destroy
ed later
Lashing the committee of the sen
ate which he charged with probing the
Roosevelt campaign, but sparing Taf
and Wilson. Senator Dixon. Roose
velt's campaign manager, for two
hours kept the committee In q tur
moil today Senatorial courtesy was
flung TO the winds. Dixon charged The
committee with acting unfairly. The
answer their questions instead oi
making stump speeches. Dixon de
clared dehantly that Roosevelt was
not getting a square, deal" Senator
Clapp, Roosevelt worker. angrily re
buked Dixon saying he lClappl
alone was responsible for the line OF
inquiry.
Cali Thomas F. Ryan. Charles p
Taft. William McAdoo, Chairman Nc
Combs and others" said Dixon. The
committee said they had SO intended
They said Dixon's suggestions were
both unwelcome and uncalled for.
Dixon also charged that the TStand
ard Oir' and the Tobacco Trusts
have brought newspapers by whole
sale In the interest OF Taft" Mingled
In preaching progressive doctrines
from the witness stand, Dixon said
he raised over 100000 for Roose
velt's pre-convention campaign. He
said Munsey and Perkins gave $685.
900 each and that he went to Perkins
when hard up"
Dixon was asked by Clapp III he
solicited any funds for the Roosevelt
campaign. He said he solicited some
funds which he did not turn over to
Elon Hooker. treasurer Of the Bull
Dixon at this point demanded to
know how far the inquiry was going
Il want this committee 10 go into
other campaign funds besides Roose-
yelt's. The impression seems to be
out that this is directed against
Roosevelt. Why not go into Wilson's
campaign fund? / want Wilson 5
manager here"
Haven't you been advised we are
going into all parties?" asked Pom.
creme.
II have not been so advised" said
Well, you ought to inform yourself
better" said Senator Oliver.
Dixon insinuated that there was an
impression that the committee did
not intend TO play fair.
Its 80 days till election" said
Dixon. ITS not square deal In
front OF election" said Dixon.
Senator Dixon. it is reflection on
one member of the committee who is
a friend OF Col. Roosevelt" interrupt
ed Clapp sharply.
Il know something about the ex-
penditures OF Mr.. Harmon" said Dix
on.
You're lecturing this committee.
said Paynter. II want to resent IL.
You were not invited here TO lee
ture this committee" added Paynter.
I'm here to do my duty" said
Dixon. Il know my rights as we'll as
any OF you gentlemen"
There's no understanding about
what witnesses are TO be called,
angrily said Clapp.
you're mistaken in your charge
that this inquiry is devoted TO one
candidate" was Paynter's sharp re-
bnke.
What contributions did you re-
ceiye for Roosevelt before the con-
vention?" asked Clspp.
The first donor was William Emo,
an uncle OF Giffofd Pinchot, who
walked into my Office and gave me
$4,000. think Frank Munsey was an
other who came TO me early In the
campaign and gave me a substantial
sum-" said Dixon.
Mrs. Antoinette. an aunt OF Gif-
ford Pinchot, gave me $4,000. Dan
Hanna gave me some money at diff
ferent times. Everyone realized in
Taft's nomination II meant utter de-
feat to the Republican party That
is fact still evident think We
did not realize the extent OF the fight
when we began"
"Munsey, Perkins and Dan Hanna
gave me various sums. II was ap-
proximately $4,000 altogether
About $4,000 OF this was spent
for headquarters, literature, etc.
II didn't keep any books. spent
IL as fast as got II. We were facing
combine. A federal machine. We
were unorganized. We were desper.
ately hard up for funds all during the
four months OF our fighting.
II remember an elevator man al
the capitol gave me $50.
"Mr Butler OF Chevy Chase, a su
burb OF Washington. gave $500. We
got lots OF 81 contributions; others
ran as high as s25."
What do you know OF attempts 10
change votes OF delegates?" asked
Clapp.
only hearsay." said Dixon. There
we're none ON our behalf"