Evening journal., 1915-04-29
QUIZ ROOSEVELT
ABOUT TENNESSEE
COAL SITUATION
Admits Discussing Question
With Attorney General
Before He Halted Panic
CAMPAIGN contributions
AGAIN Referred TOO
By BOND p. GEDDES
United Press Staff Correspondent


SYRACUSE, n. Y. April 29.-Col-
onel Roosevelt today made his fare
we'll appearance as a witness in the
Barnes-Roosevelt libel trial. Con-
clusion of his testimony. which is be-
lieved to have smashed or at least
euualled all records for length of time
In New York legal history, was plan
ned.
When he climbed up again this
morning for his final quizz he had
been interrogated thirty-siX consecu-
tive hours, with half-hour interrog-
alton planned today by his own coun-
sci and a brief re-cross examination
by Barnes attorneys.
Former Insurance superintendent
Lou Payn, it developed today, has Of
fered to aid Barnes by testifying and
also turning over a batch of letters
regarding his failure to be reappointed
when Roosevelt was governor.
An ovation was given Roosevelt
when he entered the courtroom today
before court convened. The crowd
clapped its hands vigorously, led by
women spectators. The colonel gave
no recognition of the applause.
Roosevelt resumed the stand show
ing no signs of fatigue. He started
off with explanations of more Platt
letters, telling how he appointed
Senator Stranahan, collector Of the
port of New York. despite Platts de-
sire to have Collector Bidwell reap
pointed.
When Seth Low was elected mayor
of New York, Roosevelt said he de-
sired to have him on the same terms
with the organization as he was and
arranged for Low to meet Platt.
my object was TO have Mr. Low
consult with Senator Platt and make
a genuine effort to have a common
agreement. but be the final arbitel
for the interests of the public as
whole" said the colonel. "and be OF
exactly the same terms with the or
ganization that I.was."
Regarding his references to Odel
as Ben" and others in similar famil
lar manner, Roosevelt said he use'
"the ordinary terminOlogy" like h
used with close associates out west
Roosevelt said he received com
munication from President Mckinle.
regarding his acceptance as vice pre-
sidency nominee Attorney Bower
then reverted to the 1904 campaign
contributions.
Before you left the White Hous
had you ever heard the names of an
of the contributors" asked Bowers.
"I never heard the names of mos
of those read the other day." the Col
onel said. Il knew certain men, Nj
Frick, George Perkins, Giffor
Pinchot and others had contributed
hut not the sums Then / knew {
small contributions. The widow {
a veteran in a soldiers home, ser
me one dollar" he continued.
Roosevelt wanted to tell of sma
contributions, he knew of, but Jul
tice Andrews held it was immateria
After investigation l directed pr
ceedings against the New Have
railroad" said the Colonel after il
vestigation of the Harvester Compar
It was reported to me that its condu
was entirely proper.
Roosevelt said he also ordered pr
ceedings aiainst the Standard o
and duPon' Powder Companies al
an investis ltion started during h
term against the Steel Corporation.
This line of testimony was to reb
the inference of Barnes counsel tn
Roosevelt had failed to prosecu
great corporations which contribute
to his campaign fund.
"Was your action or inaction co
cerning those corporations bas
upon anything but what you believ
to be your public duty?" Bowe
asked.
absolutely not" the Colonel I
piled.
Regarding the Tennessee Coal a
Iron Company, the Colonel said;
"My understanding was that 1t W
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