The Washington herald., 1920-05-27
More Than 81, 900, 900 Spent
In Woods Primary Campaign,
Col. Proctor Declares at Hearing

tons other than his own, for the
reason, as he stated 1t, that II was
understood when he assumed the
national chairmanship. succeeding
John T. King, OF Copneeticut, Re-
publican national committee from
that State. he would not be required
to solicit funds.
Tells Contributor Names.
Pressed by Senator Reed to reveal
some of the large contributors to
the Wood fund. Col. Proctor men
toned the names of Ambrose Mo-
ncll. who gave $4,000: William
Wrigley. and H. NJ. Byllesby. Mr..
Mcneil formerly was president of
the International Nickel Company. a
director of the Midvale Steel Com
pany, the American International
Corporation. the International Mo-
tor Company, the Liberty National
Bank of New York. and the Haskell
and Barker Car Manufacturing Com
pany. H. served in the war as a
colonel in the aviation section. Mr..
Wrigley is a chewing gum manu-
facturer and Mr.. Byllesby a capital
ist with large interests in public
utilities. Col. Proctor said he thought
one Of the Goodrich family of rub
Der manufacturers had been a con-
tributor. but he urged that the COM
mittee obtain the names from A S.
Sprague, treasurer OF the Wood
headquarters at Chicago, who will
appear before the Senate committee
on Saturday
Did you ever hear OF a $500, 900
contribution by one man or of $780,
900 from another?" Senator Reed in
quired
NO" the witness replied. then
added: ''one OF the great troubles
about these things is that the men
who give these funds object to hav-
ing their names made public"
I'VE can't help that" Senator
Reed snapped back This commit
tee was instructed to get the in
formation. We have to get 1t. We
are going to get it,"
Kenyon Asks Questions.
Senator Kenyon questioned Col,
Prrocter with reference to his $500.
600 advance" in order to make II
clear whether that was to be a los n
to be paid back to him when other
contributions were made.
"Oh. no." Col. Proctor replied,
the contributions were to be added
to that"
so that the contributions should
be classed as additions to the Wood
national fund.-"
Yes"
DO you expect to get back any
OF this advance" asked Senator
Pomerene.
Expect is too strong word" "
Col Proctor replied. a. don't know
and ! don't care much. i have taken
up this work and feel Obliged TO
go through with it,.
Are you continuing to make ad
vances?"
Il will IL necessary
DO you think II win he neccs-
sary and il so who would be the
judge OF whether 1t were neces-
sary?
"If any further advances are
needed l will BE the Judge as to
whether they are necessary" Col.
fr"cter stated.
Proctor Picked by chance.
How did they come tc pick you?
You never had any experience in
politics. did your" Senator Reed
asked, smiling at the witness.
I really don't know" Col Proc
ter replied.
Did You have any previous con-
Versations before you took UP this
work." Senator Reed then inquired.
Never until they came to me
ana asked me to accept the posi-
ton"
Tt simply came to you as a bolt
out OF the blue" Senator Reed OBJ
served amid laughter. adding. The
can OF milk on the top shelf just
fell on ana lit you"
Il guess so.". was Col. Procter's
reply.
DO you say you expect to be
repaid for this advance?" Senator
Reed asked.
YES"
isn't it rather a faint hope. in
stead of an exrectation?" Senator
Reed asked.
"A faint expectation. perhaps"
Col. Proctor answered. and when
the laughter of Senator's and the
audience subs:ded. he added. Il will
say real expectation"
who do you expect to put up
this money to reimburse your" ask
ed Senator Reed.
Il don't know"
You don't know of any men OF
great means who will help you out? ?''
No, sir" Col. Proctor replied. add
ing that he felt sure friends of Gen.
Wood would do SO.
Expects Piattsburg Men to Aid.
He explained that he thought
msny of tho men who were at the
Plattsburg training camp might dc
50. He said he was in the first
Piattsburg camp. Ia
Don't you know there Is a group
Of very rich men backing this Wood
campaigp? Senator Reed asked.
Il know there is not"
Touching Col. Procter's chances