New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-23

that at the very outbreak Of the strike
three delegates Of the miners and
three representatives Of the operators
had met In tho Governors Office and
that the government had made q propo-
siuon 70 both sides, which had been re.
iected by tho miners. To the second
charge. he pointed out that jhe results
OF last falls election IN Colorado con
Clusively proved that tho people and
not the operators controlled the gov
eminent In answering tho third charge
no declared that tho first man killed
was a mine marshal who tried 20 pre-
vent some Greek strikers from tearing
down bridge.
Go Over Old Ground.
Not an important now fact was de-
veloped IN the thousands OF que Mons
put during the day. Mr.. kockeieIIet
refused TO commit himself on speclhc
cases. and always insisted on sta'n
what he would DO as genera ruie'
Chairman Walsh tried throughout ln'
morning session 20 learn how far hr.
Rockefeller considered IT proper 10
submit 70 offence before resisting WIN
force Mr.. Rockefeller would not De
pinned down 20 specihc answer
Chairman Walsh did extract the aNH'S
sion that the strikcrs had as muoh
right TO arm in defence OF their lives
and homes as the company 20 h''"
guards to protect its property
"Do You consider yoursei " TlC.IuS
erjta'or'" was ore OF Mr.. Walsh
questions. ~
81 have not so considered myself
replied Nr. Rockefeller. with Sih'e'
Won't Comment on Self.
"Would YOU think that any person or
Dereors who denounced YOU as VI
c;ous ag.taror were staying WITHIN the
roalp Of truth. or fair inference, IN
your actions In the Colorado contro-
versy?" asked Chairman Walsh.
81 don't care 20 enter INTO a per
sonal discussion OF that KIND sara
Nh Rockefeller.
The chairman asked Mr.. Rockefeller
II he knew 1T TO be fact that inc
officers of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company have on hand thousands OF
deadly weapons and many thousands
~ rounds Of ammunition constantly
81 90 not" answered Nh Rockefeller.
AS stockholder in the Pennsyl-
vgnia Railroad Company would YOU
vote 20 retain in Office a director who
ordered the executive officers OF the
company TO hold thousands OF deadly
weapons and thousands Of rounds OF
ammunition in times Of peace TO sup
plement the authorities when they, IN
their opinion, believed that their prop
erty was not being protected
Il have no voice in the management
Of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, Mr..
Chairman" replied the witness. i
have simply e small Investment as !
stated. / am not prepared to dictate
70 the officers Of any company in when
I have an investment Of the kind, or
~ suggest to them what methods they
should take for conducting their bust
ness"
Admits Right TO Join Union
Mr.. Rockefeller reiterated his pre-
v;ous contention that "a man has
right to Join the union, II he sees fit
"Put would you invade his right and
DISCHARGE him for exercising that
rich. p" asked Chairman Walsh.
"If were personally in charge |
sbould not" answered Mr.. Rockefeller.
Mr.. Walsh tried 10 prove that Mr..
Rockefeller's interviews in newspapers
we're written by Mr.. Lee. He asked
about one particular statement
"pid Mr.. Lee write it," asked the
chairman.
u have no further answer TO give"
ole is smiling" said the chairman
pointing 70 MIR. Lee.
$50 are YOU" said Mr.. Rockefeller.
and he looks proud
$50 do YOU
81 am smiling because thought /
caught him smiling in such knowing
way that perhaps ! could get you &C,
state just who did write that answer
said M. Walsh.
Mr.. Walsh read Mr.. Rockefeller
section Of the Constitution forbidding
the deportation Of persons from states
and then charged that the officers OF
the Colorado Fuel and Iron. Company
had violated this law.
II don't suppose you will hesitate TO
cast your vote as Il director to remove
the responsible officers said Mr.
Walsh.
whenever / an satisfied o! their
lack Of integrity of purpose VII!
take such steps as ! deem right and
proper
Nr. Lee denied having anything to do
with Governor Ammon>'s letter 10 the
President. lie also denied connection
with the pamphlet written by the Rev.
DR. Newell Dwigh, Hills defending the
operators. He will resume the stand
on Tuesday. L. VI. Bowers will be the
witness on Monday.