New-York tribune., 1918-07-10
Other Arrests
In "MaiL" Case
Are Expected
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ment, giving the history Of the publ
cation and asserting that it has been
anti-Germun since the United States
entered the war
When Mr. Stoddard arrived at the
office he called the members of the
staff together and gave them short
talk. The delivery wagons OF the
paper We're brought before the build
ing shortly after II o'clock. but it was
not until l:t5 p. NJ. that the first cdi-
ton made its appearance on the street.
Crowds OF newshoys rushed with
bundles of papers to the Brooklyn
Bridge, where they demanded three
cents a copy. New Workers appeared
eager to see what explanation "The
Evening Mail" had to offer for the
published stories of DR.. Rumely's ar
rest.
Attorney Frederick J. Powell. of the
firm of Powell. Wynne, Lowric &
Ruch. of 165 Broadway, appeared for
DR.. Rumely at the arraignment. Mr..
Powell explained to Commissioner
Hitchcock that he had just been called
in to the case and asked for time to
consult with his client The request
was granted. and for half hour Dr..
Rumely talked with Mr.. Powell. AS
sistant United States Attorney Harold
Harper appeared for the prosecution.
W men TX. huHltlN was hlIdiSllcu MI.
Powell was given a typewriter copy
of the charge by Mr.. Harper, who also
informed him that his client was ac-
cuSed of perjury in connection with a
financial statement made to the Alien
Property Custodian.
"We would like to have a day set for
hearing" said Mr.. Powell. Say two
weeks from to-day"
That's agreeable to me-" said Mr..
Harper, and Commissioner Hitchcock
set the hour at o'clock.
Bail Fixed at S35.O00
Then came the question Of fixing
bail and Mr.. Harper said:
"The evidence shows that this man
has had the handling Of large sums.
He has had money in his possession
coming from the German government,
both for the publication of The Mail
and for other purposes. | believe he
is q man of large resources, and, as
his connection with The Mail is about
to cease believe the government
should be adequately protected. | ask
that bail be fixed at $4,000"
"Rccently." continued Mr.. Harper,
''in a case Of great similarity. the gov
ernment held an important prisoner in
bail of 50 800. That man ran away
causing much trouble and the expend-
ture Of considerable money TO capture
him.
Attorney Powell made a vigorous
protest against the high bail asked and
reviewed DR.. Rumely's career. which,
he asserted. was spotless until the pres
ent charges were lodged against him.
After the attorneys had conferred Mr..
Harper asked that bail be fixed at $35,-
900. which was done.
Deputy United States Marshal Mead
then took DR.. Rumely in charge and
placed him III the strong room OF the
malshal's office. Through the bars DR..
Rumely made a short statement to the
reporters, debating it and choosing his
words carefully Frequently while talk
ing, as ii to emphasize his words, he
pounded on the bars with his clenched
fist. He was haggard and nervous af-
ter spending the night in the 'Combs
AT times his %olce was hardly above q
whisper.
Defines malls" Policies
"Thc editorial policies of "rhe Even
ing Mail have been under my absolute
control began the accused man "The
paper. the editorial page in particular,
has been an expression of my attitude
on public questions, uninfluenced by
any consideration other than my own
Judgment on what was the right thing
10 do from the standpoint of Americas :
interests.
THE Mail' has backed every war
activity Of the government to the limit
OF its power, and has performed a
work second to no other paper in de-
veloping policies FOR the efficient or
2anlzatlon OF cur country for this
necessary war;
The word necessary" was inserted
by DR.. Rumely after he had asked to-
nave the statement read to him. He
also made other corrections and had
the statement re-read to Mr. Powell.
MY my return statement to the Alien
Property Custodian" continued DR..
Rumely, regarding notes which per
Sonally had outstanding will. am CON
Nlnced. when all the facts are available.
be found truthful in every respect"
This concluded the statement.
Silent on Won BernstorG
Have You anything to say regarding
your friendship for Count Won Bern,
storif and DR. Albert9" he was asked.
VIII make a statement about that
later, was the reply.
Nv Ill You tell something about YOUR
visit to Chief Bielaski of the nenart-
ment of Justice early this year in
ashington? ,"
Il Will have mething to say within
Nenty-tour hours. and will include
that. and until then | have nothing to
say answered Dr.. Rumey.
Francls ?. Galvan. director of the
New York Office OF the Alien Property
Custodian. in discussing the case said
i have called Nir. Palmer on the
iong distance telephone. and il has
been agreed that he will hold a con
ference in Washington some time this
Week with Mr.. Stoddard and Mr..
Block. Will leave for Wo.L;ro,on
Tonight.
"Mr. Stoddard and Mr.. Block now
control The Evening Mail. and see
no reason why persons who do business
with the paper should not continue
with assurances that no enemy inter
csts will profit
The Federal authorities refused to
d'sciose Just what developments are
70 be looked Tor from the grand iurv.