New-York tribune., 1920-12-17

mad requested him to make what Un-
termyer characterized as trans
parently false" entry. Drew's memo
randum to Cheney regarding this entry
asked that the secretary record as
present only six of the nine persons
present. Reference to the wage action
also was to be left out.
This was deliberate attempt at
garbling and Justification of your
records" Mr.. Unter1nyer remarked
Cheney, in the course of his exam
nation, admitted that the fabricated
steel manufacturers got together and
fixed wages, although they did not
allow their EMPLOYEES to act in concert.
1t was at this point that Mr.. Drew
rose to a point of order.
"1f Mr.. Drew rises to any more ques-
tions | shall ask the sergeant at arms
to put him out!" cried Mr.. Untermyer.
Mr.. Drew went on to say some thing
else, when Mr.. Untermyer broke in
again: 81 ask that the sergeant at
arms be directed to put Mr.. Drew out.
Mr.. Drew's answers will be given be-
fore some other tribunal when we ret
through with him. Mr. Chairman. 1 in
slst this man be put out of the room"
When the sergeant at arms went
over to Mr.. Drews desk the latter pro-
ceeded to gather his hat, coat. brief
case and other effects and walk from
the chamber, amid jeers and Kisses of
the spectators. He said he would not
leave the building because he was nm
der subpoena.
Minutes of the ASSOCIATION for Au-
gust, 1919, read into the record by Mr..
Untermyer, showed that sin the matter
OF publicity" Mr.. Drew had reported
that he had seen Judge Gary chair
man, and James A. Farrell president,
OF the United States Steel Corporation.
and eugene G. Grace, president of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporal on, who had
decided to continue their fight for the
open shop.
1t was shortly after Mr.. Hatfield was
put on the stand that Senator Kaplan
arose from the dais where the com
mlttee was sitting, and said: "Mr. I'm
termyer, there is gentleman back
there from whom Mr.. Hatfield and Mr..
Grace have been taking their answers
TO every one of your questions. He
has been forming his lips into saying
No and Yes"
81 have been told the same thing by
others, Senator Kaplan," replied Mr.
Untermyer. "Mr. Hatfield. who is that
gentleman we are referring to-"
Mr.. Hatfield appeared confused, but
finally answered.: "Mr. Corlett."
II think he had better leave the
room" remarked Mr.. Untermyer. "He
is net wanted MS I. witness nd he is
not satisfactory as spectator"
Acting Chairman Carson directed the
sergeant-at-arms to remove him. Mr..
Corlett attempted to say something.
but Mr.. Untermyer retorted: "There IS
no argument about it. You are to 60"
There is another man doing roe
same thing" remarked Senator Kaplan.
pointing to Mr.. Bates. The latter was
also escorted from the chamber.
When the testimony was resumed
lMr. Hatfield declared that all steel of
LIS concern was erected in this city bv
iost d. McCord, iron erectors, under
me open shop principle. He was un
abe to recall the names of any New
crk builders, with the exception of
August Belmont, who had obtained
steel trcm his company, although not
members Of the Iron League, since
April, 1920.
The verbal clashes became hot with
ne appearance of Foster on the stand.
ne repartee was such at one time that |
VIZ. untermyer had to caution the wit.
less to be more civil in his answers
- ~ N'iA4ih iOt contempt.
Asked by Mr.. Untermyer what he
neant by being "icensed detective."
'oster replied: Like yourself. using
ny brains and wit only, no official
owers"
"No, not like myself, I hope not"
etorted Untermyer. !
Refuses to Produce Reports
Foster refused to produce certain
eports of his agents, of whom he said
here were about forty, but only about
lght OF whom were working in con-
ection with the steel Industry, he said.
ie said he must first consult an at
orney.
How long will it take you to find
ut?" asked Untermyer
"Io get good attorney like your
Ell, it may take twentyfour hours"
II don't think you wi ever get one"
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