The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-21
SLUSH FUND PROBERS TO
INQUIRE LIQUOR INTEREST

! Washington, Sept. 21.-Objectives of
| the senate committee investigating
campaign expenditures, in resuming its
hearing here Wednesday, were said by
Chairman Kenyon last night to be the
cleaning up of loose ends" growing out
of the earlier hearings and inquiry into
alleged political activities Of the liquor
The series Of hearings here. Senator
Kenyon said is expected to be con-
cluded Saturday, after which the com.
mittee will adjourn until after the cleo
ton except for possibly a two-day con-
ference prior to the election to discuss
its plans.
In cleaning UP loose ends, Chairman
Kenyon said, the committee would hear
William Boyce Thompson, chairman OF
republican national committee. and Will
liam Barnes of New York. Both were
to have been heard In Chicago. the
senator said, but the committee decided
to postpone their examination tempo
rarily. Mr. Thompson is to be ques-
toned. 1t is said, regarding contribu-
tions and expenditures made by the
republican national committee. while
Mr.. Barnes is TO be examined regard
ing the publication ,aoo Of the campaign
Preparatory to the inquiry as to al
legged participation of liquor interests
In the campaign a subpoena has been
issued for George T. Carroll of Eliza
Retail Liquor Dealers association OF
America.
Other witnesses to be heard this week
were said by Chairman Kenyon to In
clude Charles Mcdonald and Edward
Stokes, chairman respectively OF the
democratic and republican state central
committees In New Jersey; James w.
Gerard Of New York, eastern treasurer
for the democratic national committee.
and Herbert S. Houston, treasurer OF
the league to cnfOrra nenca.
Senator Kenyon said calling OF The
New Jersey state chairmen was in line
with the committees decision to take
that state as an example for the pur-
pose OF ascertaiuang what was being
doneby' the state organizations In rails
ing money in additional funds.
at may be we win call representa-
tives from other states before we get
through with ~" the chairman added.
He said however. he did not behave
large number Of witnesses would be
held by the committee at It's sessions
here.
whether II will extend its inquiry TO
include the senatorial democratic pri-
maries IN Oklahoma and Missouri" he
concluded.
Await Reeds Arrival.
Precisely what these matters are the
senator did not reveal declaring he
would await the arrival in the capital
OF Senator James A, Reed of Missouri.
one Of the two democratic members OF
the committee. before definitely decid-
ing on the proposed extension.
Senator Kenyon. who previously fHed
the end OF the ''slush fund" hearings
for Saturday. suggested there might be
further session in ST. Louis upon |
being Informed that Senator Reed de- |
sired a continuation In 81. Louis Mon
day. |
III Senator Reed wishes the hearings |
70 be continued in 81. Louis. senator
Kenyon declared. there will be such |
hearing"
The senator added. however. that he |
was due In South Dakota Tuesday, and |
that II the committee met I'm ST. Louis |
Monday II would not he in session be- |
yond that day.
Neither Senator Reed nor Senator |
Atlee Pomerenc-of Ohio. the other dem
reached Warrington TODAY.