The Washington times., 1912-08-23

partment of Justice, am informed,
that there was no merit in the indict-
ment-no case against us, and was told:
Damn the merit, get the Indictment "
the outrageous persecution Of us by
the Roosevelt Administration"
Archbold said he did not know II
Mr. Cortelyou had any talk with any
"A. year later Mr.. Rogers and
Roosevelt at the White House." said
Archboid. Roosevelt made no special
there had been some criticism OF cam
paign contributions. but that that wss
been some criticism, but there always
Is; that is to be expected"
Archbold said Roosevelt did not men,
ton. any specific contributions.
HE was exceedingly kindly and
courteous" said Archbold. smiling
grimly; hrchboid said not cent was
W cami'aign.
Senator Penrose then asked Arch
bold:
was this 800, 900 ever returned to
y% you or % any request ever made for It's
There was not" said Archbold, en-
phatically.
Going to Europe.
Penrose said: Mr.. Archbold has en-
gagged passage tomorrow to leave for
two weeks trip to Europe. and
want him to make a search for any
records In his office and also have
William Rockefeller and other direc-
tors of the board to appear to give his
testimony regarding this contribu-
tion."
II can't speak for Mr.. Rockefeller"
said Archbold. He Is in very pre-
r hna
Then I ask II. Mr.. Rockefeller Is
unable to come here that a subcommit-
tee go to him and take his testimony"
Three Of the directors who author
ized our contribution are dead" said
Archbold. "Thev were Mr.. Rogers and
Mr.. Tilford and one other. They were
worried to death"
The committee gave no intimation Of
whether they would comply with PEN
roses request to take Mr.. Rockefellers
testimony.
Arehbold then exhibited a magazine
from Archbold to Penrose.
THE signature is undoubtedly, forg,
cry" said Archbold. This has the word
tsigned) before the signature. never
signed II. II looks like forgery
'Mr. Penrose and 1 never conferred
on the findings of the Industrial Com
mission" Archbold testified. II never
discussed II with him. He sent me a
copy OF tne report as was Wltntss
before II and was interested In its
work"
Letters Are Identified.
Archbold identified published letters.
which Archbold said were stolen from
his office, including some addressed to
Penrose. One urged Penrose to become
chairman of the Industrial Commission.
Clapp said the committee might take
up the letters published In Hearsts q
Magazine.
What is the use of going over Mr..
Archbold's private correspondence that
does not bear on the issue here. think
that we should follow the lines raised
in Senator Penrose's statement, and Of
the contributions made by Mr.. Archbold
and his associates"
IT said in my statement" said Pen
rose. II referred to letter and cipher
telegram sent by Finn to Mr.. Archbold
in regard to his being~a candidate for
the Senate. / ask Mr.. Archbold IL
my statement was correct and whether
he has the originals?''
Your statement was correct and ]
have the originals" answered Archbold
Chairman Clapp announced that the
committee would take recess subject
to call He shook hands cordially with
Archbold and assured him that he was
entitled to the expenses he incurred In
coming to Washington to testify before
| the committee.