The Washington times., 1920-09-22
Former Ambassador Tells Sem,
ate Probers He Only Expects
To Get ST, 100000.
cox ASKED HIM TO SERVE,
Insists He Would Not Accept
Contribution of $4,000, 900,
or of $4,000, 900 Even.
BY j. BART CAMPBELL.
international News Service.

James W. Gerard, former ambas-
sador to Germany, was the first wit
ness called when the Senatorial
slush fund investigation committee
resumed its investigations here to-
day.
Gerard said he became chairman
of the Democratic National Finance
Committee at the personal request
of Governor Cox. Democratic nomi-
nee for President.
Gerard said he asked Bernard M.
Baruch to serve on the committee.
but Baruch had declined to do so.
SAYS HE IS busy NOW.
He and his committee were now en-
gagged in raising money In different
states for the DemocI attic campaign
Gerard said.
"Is there any limit to the amount
you are trying to raiser" asked Sens-
tor Kenyon, Republican, Iowa, chair
man Of the investigating committee.
There is no limit" Gerard answer
ed
You will take any amount you can
get" pursued Kenyon.
II will take any amount can get"
Gerard replied
Would you take S15.O00,000 If you
could gct it?" Kenyon asked.
"I would not" Gerard replied. "Such
an amount would shock the public
Democratic party"
would you accept $4,000. .0oo?"
Il think that is too much"
What amount do you regard suf-
ficient for your purposesT'
II would say s2,0o0,0O0, although I
shall be satisfied IL succeed in rails
ing $1.000,0O0."
COMMITTEES ARE DISTINCT.
Gerard said his committee was dis
tinct from the different State commit
tees, who were "st liberty to go ahead
and raise money of their own"
"Is Tammany Hall rasns money for
the Democratic Campaign independent
of your campaign" Kenyon asked.
"1 suppose so, but 1 know nothing.
of what they are doing this year"
Gerard answered.
The Democratic party is poor" no
said. 1T is the party of the working
man and the humble"
Still, there are some rich men in
the party" Kenyon inquired, 'rtch
men like yourself"
"I am not so rich" Gerard replied.
"It is fortunate for the party ir
possesses some rich men.
What has become of the wiling
givers OF l9l6g' Senator Edge, Re
publican, New Jersey, asked. amid
Gerard smiled, as he shook his
head.
THE purpose of your committee is
to raise money!" Kenyon asked.
"Of course" Gerard answered.
And you expect TO raise a sub
stantial sum in New York city?''
NEW YORK OUTLOOK BLUE.
IL, haven't seen any signs that,
would indicate We will be able to
raise a substantial sum in New York;
city" Gerard answered
Perhaps you will be moro success
ful after this committee adjourns,"
Kenyon remarked.
The committee isn't going to ad-
journ," interposed Senator Reed,
Democrat, Missouri.
"well, temporarily" was Kenyon's
rejoinder.
ttFAIu - AhhuihAAVh ~
figures showing receipts by his COM
p,ittee OF t12s,s21.ss. up TO yester-
day"
To this amount Bernard NJ Bsruch
and August Belmont had each con-
trfbuted 5000. Gerard testified.
August Belmont Is a hereditary
Democrat" Gerard said.
els that the only subscription frons
the Belmont family" Kenyon asked
yes" Gerard answered.
"Have you any pestmssters in your
list OF contributorsT
mo, am against asking ohtces
holders for contributions. 1 see sec-
retary Baker In supposed 20 have sons
tributed s50. but I haven't seen any
thing OF It."
william q. McAdoo had oontributea
81, 900, Gerard stated.
Gerard said he understood rse sps-
oIsi train aboard which Gcv~rnor Cor
was touring the copntry vas 10 cose
sioo. 900. About ssfaooo or s211.sea
SCu~kknrurx- ->n Hnew "A