The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-18
PLAYED
POLITICS, FORD
is CONVINCED
Presidents Talks on Unpre-
paredness Are Classed
as "Fiction."
DELAVIGNE THE GOAT
Motor Maker Found His
Hauling Down Flag Talk
"a Detriment."
IDEA H. A. WISE WOODS
John Reed Got Inspiration for
Article From n. Y. Man,
Ford Asserts.
IDEA H. A. WISE WOODS
Special Despatch to THE Sun.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich, July H.
Henry Ford underwent his second day
Of grilling apparently little disturbed
by the tireless volley, Of questions
directed toward bringing him to some
exact definition Of his views on mill
tarjsm and anarchy. At one point In
the testimony he insisted that he re-
garded militarism and treason as
synonymous, and under the constant
prodding Of his examiner finally made
a frank defence Of an editorial that
was published over his name charg-
ing that munitions workers who
feared the ending OF the war were
traitors.
The witness had his only opportunity
to enjoy himself on the stand shortly
after the cross-examination was re-
sumed, when an article written about
him by John Reed was read to the
jury. Mr.. Ford appeared to enjoy the
thing hugely. especially those parts
Of the article which lauded him most
fulsomely. He nodded several times
when the article quoted his denuncia-
ton Of armies and the money lenders
whose financial interest caused wars.
Qui.sed About World Flag.
When the reading was over and Mr.,
Ford had regained his composure he
was asked II he could have written
anything SO well, and replied in the
negative. The earlier part Of the Ques-
tioning that followed centred about the
world flag which Mr.. Ford said he had
been devising. and which. it was
charged. he was going to run up over
his factory when the war was over
Little satisfaction was obtained from
him on this point. however, on his in
sistence that anything anybody knew
about the flag must have been gath
cred from around his factory" and
not from him personally.
As the afternoon wore on the court
showed some disposition to check the
long ordeal. but confessed that he could
not see just then where to call halt
| At no time was there any indication
that Mr.. Stevenson was reaching ar
even temporary pause.
oeNtTdl dllcuplo NCIc " &C.
Mr.. Ford to accuse President Wilson oi
misstating the condition of the country,
military weakness before Americas en-
try into the war, but Mr.. Ford defended
| himself by saying that, however he at
tackled the Presidents utterances. HI
merely wanted the people Of the country
to know both sides OF the question. Mr.
Ford was regretful when Mr.. Stevenson
told the court that In one of Mr.. Ford''
J editorials a statement made by Gen
Weaver on the military situation haC
been deliberately garbled.
"If that Is true, I'm sorry for It," Mr.
! Ford said.
statement by Weaver.
Mr.. Lucking, Mr.. Fords counsel, ther
Jumped into the breach and tried t
show that the questioning was i'm
proper, but he was overruled. Mr.. Stev
I ehson then reaC into the record th'
statement o. Gen. Weaver which he saiC
the Ford editorial had misquoted. Th'
examination OF the editorial continued
| with Mr. Stevenson endeavoring to ge
a definition OF his phrase, treason
masked as patriotism" with which tn
article concluded.
What did you mean when you salt
that treason was something against tn
Government by anarchists?"
1T was against militarism,' Mr.. Fol
answered.
Toward the close of the questioning
Mr.. Stevenson, reverting to his practic
of several days past questioned MI
Ford as to the meaning Of some Of tn
words contained in his questions. On
OF them was context" Mr.. Ford ad
mitted he did not know what the wor'
meant, but when the attorney explaine,
quite agreed with him.
Begins Daily Torture.
With Ford on the witness stand fac
ling a packed court room Attorne
Stevenson began his daily torture. Thi
was the third full day and part @
lanother that Mr.. Ford has been sub
Ijected to heart breaking questions fire
at him by the brilliant attorney, but
Is answering them all to best of hi
liability.
Q. Do you recall this. that you hav
given in this statement. different thing
that caused the war?
A. recall, yes.
Q. One was preparedness?
A. Overpreparedness.
Q. One was the bankers?
A. Yes.
Q. Another was munition makers.
A. Yes.
O. Another was alcohol?
A. Yes.
O. Another was the kings and tn
peers and the dukes?
A. Yes. sir.
Q. What ] want to challenge your al
tention to, Mr.. Ford. about this fam
Gus story is here
Judge Murphy object to the CON
. iment embraced In that question.
Q. It Is famous story. isn't It, NJ
Ford? ..
A. Famous story? It Is a paper
, never heard until to-day or last nigh
but little OF.
@. You went over It, last night?
! A. Some of 1t. yes. sir.
Q. suppose your attention wa
|. called especially to this, "I don't bx
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