The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-18
SULZER BELIEVES
IT ONLY JUSTICE
Prisoner Makes Full Confession.
Admitting Former Falsehoods,
and Promising Never to APP
pear on Stage OF to Make
Money Through Con-
nection With Case.

Brandt. former valet OF Mortimer i
Schiff. the New York banker. on the
ground that Brandt's sentence of thirty
years for burglary was excessive.
AT the request OF Governor Sulzer.
Attorney General Carmody made
statement in which he said he favored
Brandt's pardon not as matter OF
mercy. but as a matter of Justice.
He criticised the procedure through
which Brandt was tried and sentenced.
Mr.. Carmody declared that the Gov
ernor's action wiped out a blot on the
judiciary of the State and showed
that there is nothing that can defeat
the ends of justice"
United States Senator Knute Mel
son, of Minnesota, made q speech in
which he characterized Brandt's sem
tence as judicial tyranny. The Gov
ernor. explaining that Brandt had prom
ised TO lead better life if released from
prison, added that MIR. Schiff had said
he would not oppose Brandt's applica-
ton for clemency unless it was based on
scandalous and malicious statements.
Many Petitions Presented.
Earlier in the day Senator Nelson
had conferred with Governor Sulzer in
Brandt's behalf and Brandts counsel
had presented petitions from forty-two
States and national Swedish societies
urging Brandt's release.
1t was stipulated by Governor
-
not to accept theatrical engagement
and must not in the future reflect upon
the character of any one Senator
Nelson volunteered TO take Brandt TO
Minnesota and at the suggestion of the
Governor Brandt accepted the offer.
A condition of Brandt's pardon was
his confessing to falsehoods in his
former efforts to gain his release. In
this connection Governor Sulzer read
letter at the hearing from MIR. Schif
ex planning that while ne had heretofore
opposed all applications for Brandt's
release, because they were based
upon lying. scandaious attacks upon
my honor" he would not oppose the
present application If asked as an act
OF mercy. rather than one of justice.
The governors reasons for pardoning
Brandt are given in statement IN
which he said in part.
Those familiar with the Brandt case
are aware of what has taken place
heretofore in connection with the
matter and the decisions which have
been reached thereon. The record is
not in the prisoners favor He is not d
martyr, and as an individual Is en-
titled to little consideration
II have no sympathy for Brandt, but
I have got regard for the due admin
stration of justice. After all. that is
the main thing in this matter There
is no doubt of his guilt. He admits it.
His Sentence Excessive
Having carefully examined the
entire record in the case for the purpose
of doing what is right and proper to
the people of the State, and TO the end
that substantial justice be done have
reached the conclusion, after mature
elaboration that Brandt's sentence
was excessive.
Brandt left Albany within two hours
after the pardon was placed in his
hands After spending d short time
in Washington with Senator Nelson,
who stood sponsor for him at the
hearing. Brandt will go to Minnesota,
where. among people OF his own ma
tionality. and with the assistance OF
Senator Nelson. ne says he viii en-
deavor TO carry out Governor Suffers
admonition to redeem himself.
II Brandt violates any of the condi-
lions the Governor say his pardon Will
be revoked and he will be remanded
to prison to serve out his term
Tears filled Brandt's eyes as Governor
sulzer handed over his pardon before
the largest crowd that ever gathered in
the chamber He winked hard and fast
as he grasped the papers and found
himself in the centre of a crowd OF
struggling friends. The srst to greet
him as free man was Senator Nelson.
With the formaiities of fling the
papers in the office of the Secretary of
Capitol. At the side door of the Gov
ernor's private room. he paused and
srasped the Governors hand.
GOOD bye. Thank you he ex-
claimed.
Good bye. my boy. and good luck
To YOU" said the Governor. Re-
member your promises to me- will
see that you get along,
Leaves With Senator
With Senator Nelson. his counsel.
and a friend Of the lat;ers. Brandt rode
in an elevator to the first floor OF the
Capitol
How do you feels" he was asked.
Not very well. b." was the answer.
Are you happy"
VERY happy. but don't feel VEIL
replied Brandt
senator Nelson interrupted and the
four we're whirled away TO hotel in
a. auto. After dining they went % the
station and left Albany on the 5 o'clock
tin Tor New York. Few recognized
Rrandt a. he went through the station.
sis dress might have been a Young
b,sincss man. He - slim. but well
knit He wore a black derby and a Light
colorcd raincost. Under this vas
grew suit. close fitting and perfectly
tailored He was fauiticssiy erooned
from glossy and smooth comocd hair
10 brightly shincd shoes. small crowd
had gathered TO see him on.
While Brandt did not learn q trade
while In prison. he accomplishing much
70 help him In his future life he vas
s.udious and acquired q good cducstior.
according TO his counsel. Aiirabcau Ia
Towne. $500.
Brandt has a keen mind eaid MI.
Towne. and he did not lose tne six
year~ spent In prison By any means re
accomplished wonders along educa-
ffonai Tines. lie also expects 70 rnake
Gee = little money out % an invcn-
firr ne worked out IN prison TO ~ an
.r,ra~afue which permits n rcr4on wntle
standing IN a room 60 clean nc ottsic>
OF q window.
Makes Pull Confession
Governor suffers pardon - BSanct
vas granted on an appeal NIttten 80.
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