The Washington times., 1915-02-06


gan by saying that he had read with
deep interest the testimony given be-
fore the commission by many million
aires, including Messrs. Schiff. Bel
as mST so,s5eT . PcrFns. arcs nnd s WhC
though not amillionairc. nc added.
certainly deserved to be. He said he
agreed with her statement that sane
publicity is the cure for most evils in
American Industrial llfe.'
Mr.. Carnegie's evidence glittered with
interesting "Reminiscences and anecdote
illustrating his personal popularity with
his working men and his hold upor
ediy when he told how pleased he was
to know that behind his back his mel
always called him ANDY He liked
that far better than to be called AN
drew" or Mr.. Carnegie.I,
full rein. He was in great form. and
his quick repartee, his timely stories to
illustrate point and his unfailing eooG
humor won to him an audience which
Before he had left the witness stant
to give way to Mr.. Rockefeller the
Laird Of Skibo had literally taken the
bit In his teeth and run away with
the show. Even the chairman Of the
commission had to join In the repeated
volley Of laughter that greeted the
Scotchman's ready quips and jests.
Mr.. Carnesies affability became ire
, sistible. He smiled at every one, and
every one sat back to enjoy what was
coming. He said he had only one seri-
Gus disaster with labor--that during the
Homestead riots, and he had not heard
of 1t until days after while coaching
through the Scottish Highlands. He
wanted t. come home at once. but his
partner, Mr.. Phipps, persuaded him not
to. Some Of the men at the works, he
said, cabled him. Kind master. tell us
| what you want us to do, and we will do
! 1t for you." but II was too late
To the men was offered 80 per cent
increase in wages, one.half OF the total
gain. according to Mr.. Carnegie, and he
could not have done more. The error.
he said, was In starting with new men.
Some Of his partners considered him
foolish in always yielding to labor. and
lie added with another all-embracing
| smile:
Frankly. ! considered that folly was
one of my best virtues"
After finishing reading his statement
Mr. Carnegie took of his spectacles
sat down, and. folding his arms, told
Chairman Walsh to fire away with
questions. If the audience was hilarious
before, it was uproarious now. with
every burst Of laughter, the philan-
thropist enjoyed himself more than
ever. Once he leaned over toward the
reporters: and, shaking with suppress
ed merriment said: Loud laughter
loud lauRhtcr.'
Responding to questions. Mr.. Carnegie
said he believed workingmen had the
right to bargain collectively with their
employers. He did not think that foun.
dations could have any undue influence
on the institutions they endowed, and
when the chairman began question by
saying. Or. Charles w. Eliot says
| the witness broke in: We'll. he ought
to know; he enjoys one of my pensions.
The ironmaster was making his exit
from the rear Of the stage as Mr.. Rookie.
Teller came in from the right wing on.
trance. Somebody told the canny Scot
the stand Ah is SaT aog"t so9 he to
piled. Il wonder if he was listening tc
what ] said all the time" =
Composure Perfect.
Confusion subsided into silence as tbs
throng saw tail. spare man step slow,
ly, though by no means feebly. to the
raised platform He was accompanied
by an attendant. who kept one hant
upon his arm. though Mr.. Rockefeller
seemed in no need whatever of support
| He seated himself i'm the witness chaii
with II slight nod OF the head directed
toward the chairman of the commission
| Mr. Rockefeller's movements were de
perfect. and many We're again reminded
Of the strong resemblance the son bear!
to the father.
rhe Standard Oil king was dressed ir
a gray suit, which Mt his spare form
| closely. He wore a turn-down collar anC
a dark four-in-hand tie. The wholesome
color in his face showed the good effects
of his golfnS and other outdoor exercise
at PoCantiCo Hills.
The capitalists attitude on the stant
was in violent contrast to that OF tn
preceding witness, There was no at
tempt at wit. and he directed all hi
attention to the members of the com
mission, paying no heed to the audience
His voice, low at first. but without
Quaver, became stronger as he pro
ceeded in his answers. His complexio
was ruddy and his eyes were keen. II
was dressed In suit of quiet gray an
wore no jewelry except an emeral
scarfpin.
Only once or twice did Mr. Rookie
feller venture a smile. and then 1t mere
lly fitted over his face. His only ges
ture was a half wave with his left han
as he tried to emphasize some spec'a
point Again, unlike MIR. Carnegie
whose words fairly tumhled over on
another, as If in haste to got out. NJ
Rockefeller pronounced every wor
slowly. pausing sometimes to choos
carefully The word that conveyed n
| meaning. best and his voice, witho,
enthusiasm and steady as the lines
his face, kept to monotone.