Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-21


to tell of his dealings with William
Barnes in an effort to prove he was
justified in making the statement for
which Mr.. Barnes Is suing him to re-
cover $4,000 for nllcgel libel.
Before Colonel Roosevelt took the
stand, counsel representing both sides
and the court discussed IN chambers
legal questions In regard IS to what
should be submitted IN evidence 1t was
announced that the court would not
accept evidence not mentioned IN the
pleadings. This barred great mass
Of political subjects and Mr.. Barnes
alleged conversations with Nj ColOAel
Roosevelt on the ethics Of bossism.
Thomas F. Smith. secretary Of Tam
many Hall for the last twenty years.
arrived at the court house today in an
swer to a subpoena served on him by
a representative Of Colonel Rooseveit's
counsel. The subpoena called for his
presence for three days.
This was taken as an indication that
his examination would be very thor
ough.
Righteousness Of Boss Rule.
When the examination OF Colonel
Roosevelt was resumed, Mr.. Bowers
questioned the witness, who said:
II had conversations with Mr..
Barnes regarding the gubernatorial
elections OF 1908. These took place in
Washington and possibly Oyster Bay,
too
Colonel Roosevelt was shown two
letters, the contents Of which he had
discussed with Mr.. Barnes.
4 What was the nature Of these con-
versations?" askeds Mr.. Wins.
"The conversations had were with
regard to the control of the party.
talked lover a letter wrote in 1900 to
Senator Platt. I repeatedly referred
to the domination of the party by Sem
ator Platt and Mr.. Barnes. discussed
the righteousness Of boss rule. daugh-
ter by spectators).
Domination Of Boss Plat.
II told Mr. Barnes that prior to my
becoming governor, Mr.. Platt had
asked me to come to see him in New
York. It was between the time I was
selected and the time assumed office.
1 told Mr.. Barnes that several persons
at the conference were taking up the
subject of --"
Mr. WINS interrupted with an objec-
ton, which was overruied.
Mr. Roosevelt continued.
II told Mr.. Banres that told Mr.
Plat that committees were being ap-
pointed when the speaker Of the as
sembly had not been chosen. I also
told Mr.. Barnes that Mr.. Piatt told me
no speaker would be chosen until q
man satisfactory TO the orsanizatio
was found. Mr.. Barnes replied that
Mr.. Platt was right even after said
such government was bound to lead to
rottenness."
Il told Mr.. Barnes Senator Plat had
told me he had decided upon a superin-
tendent of. public works who was satis-
factory and that Senator Platt had
congratulated me on getting such a
good man.
coIonsl Becomes Emphatic.
t Mr.. WINS objected because no name
was being given for the superintend-
ent OF public works.
well" said the colonel, "the man
was Francis Hendricks Of Syracuse.
told Mr.. Barnes I didn't intend any
man should say whom should ap-
point"
AZ the colonel said this his Jaw
squared and he pounded the judges
bench.
''Mr. Barnes said in reply that Sem
ator Platt was right and. that the leader
Of an organization must have complete
control OF It. u
at vas II 1908 that told Mr.. Barnes
that my views OF the matters were the
same - they always were. told him
hs had my sympathy but that Governor
Hughes must bs Independent. re-
ferred to my talks and letters to Sem
ator Platt. Mr. Barnes said the or
ganisaticn should be dominent and that
Mr.. Hughes had tried to break down
the organisation." "
Upon the motion Of Mr. WINS that
part Of the testimony referring to Mr.
Hughes was stricken from the record.
le4lelaSlon Aeoeeeaina 10 4asssss.
IA reply to question Colonel Rooss-
vole saad: ~ ~