Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-17
Opposition to Thomas D.,
Jones Insists Committee S
Adverse Report viii Be SuS-
tanned by Upper House,
MO ACTION PROBABLE
FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Paul N, Warburg May Be Fa-
vorabIy Considered, as 1t
Has Been Explained That
He Misunderstood Hitchcock,

lef MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LtAsro wisEl
Washington, July 16.-Administra-
ion senators who are urging the con
trmatlon of Thomas D.. Jones' of
'hlcago, as member Of the federal
reserve board, worked strenuously to-
day to bring into line some of their
democratic colleagues who have ex-
pressed opposition to the presidents
nominee. Tonight some of those who
nave been most active were more
hopeful than they were yesterday and
one senator made the definite asser-
ton that Mr.. Jones would he con-
firmed by majority Of two votes OPP
position leaders still insisted. however
that the banking committees adverse
report would be adopted.
Whatever the outcome. 1t was made
practically certain that there would
be no vote for several days. the adj
mnistrduon senators being deter
mined TO hold the vote Off while they
are endeavoring to win over support
Senator Hitchcock, acting chairman
of the banking committee, who leads
the opponents of Mr. Jones. said that
he was ready and anxious for a vote
at any time
The nomination Of Paul NJ. War
burg, of New York, still rests in com
mittee Representative Oglesby. Of
New York, mas called upon Senator
Hitchcock in AIR Warburgs 5 behalf
urging the committee vote to favor his
confirmation on his fitness to serve
on the board. waving the incident
of Mr.. Warburg's refusal to appear
before the committee.
Mr. Warburg. through Mr.. Oglesby
is said to have assured the committee
his refusa resulted from misunder-
standing as to why he was asked to
appear Plans are said to be working
whereby the case may be adjusted so
that the committee may proceed with
its investigation.
Jones Nomination a Test.
The administration will not push
is fight for the confirmation Of the
nomination OF Paul NJ. Warburg. Of
New York, unti the Jones nomina-
ton has been acted upon. Represen-
tative Oglesby. of New York. had a
talk with Acting Chairman Hitchcock
today and strongly urged a favorable
report upon Mr.. Warburg. regardless
of the latter's refusal to appear be-
fore the committee to be questioned
Mr., Oglesby spoke of the qualifica-
tions % the banker for the post and
the sacrifice he would have to make
TO accept it and Senator Hitchcock
got the impression that Mr. Warburg
hesitated to accept the committee
invitation because he thought he
would be uselessly heckled and em-
barrassed
Warburg Makes Case Clear.
Reports of this interview reaching
Mr. Warburg caused him to send this
telegram to Representative Oglesby
Il have lust been shown dispatch
from Washington which Will doubtless
appear in tomofrOw's papers stating
In substance that you have opened
negotiations in my behalf with Chair ,
man Hitchcock looking toward my ap- /
pearance before the committee ana
that you have stated unwillingness to ,
appear before the committee was due
to my fear as to the scope of It's qucs-
tons | am sure that this report is I
incorrect and | very much nope that
YOU will correct it in time to prevent ,
It's publication in tomorrow's papers
making il clear that | never author
zed nor encouraged any negotiations
ln my behalf 1t is very important
hat this should be done clearly and |
inasmuch as the report
which has already been sent out gives
IN entirely incorrect statement OF
ny position. the publication Of which
should sincerely regret
No Negotiations Opened.
Representative Oglesby Immediate
y replied advising the banker that
le had opened no negotiations in his
,ehaf as he had not been authorized
o do so and had not attempted to
tate his position, because he did not
inoW what that position was