The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-10
Unfair" to Bare Plans.


political machinery in New York and
other states"
Unfair" to Bare Plans.
Senator Pomerene asked Mr.. Upham
20 produce detailed figures showing the
division OF the budget for various items,
but the witness objected on the ground
that II would be unfair to force the
Republican party to reveal its cam
senator Pomerene insisted his de-
mand was fair and pointed out the Re-
publican members OF the committee
could get the same information from
Gov. Cox's personal representative. who
was spectator, interjected the com
ment that he agreed with Mr.. upham,
and believed Senator Pomerene was
carrying the investigation too far.
The Ohio senator declared he drafted
the Iesolution creating the committee
and that Il had fun power, and the
other members sided with him.
Senator Kenyon called Mr.. Moore to
the stand and questioned him about
Democratic funds. and particularly help
that may have been received from the
liquor interests.
Mr.. Moore said the Democrats had not
formed campaign plan and had only
$4,000 in the national treasury two
weeks ago, Wilbur W. Marsh. national
treasurer, and James w. Gerard. chair
man OF the Democratic finance COM
mittee. could give full details, he said.
Dry Attitude Questioned.
Senator Kenyon asked MIR. Moore
about the Association Opposed to Ma
tional Prohibition and read prospec-
tus OF the organization which listed Mr..
Moore and Rudolph Hynicka, principal
national committeeman from Ohio, as
members, Mr., Moore said he was not
associated with the organization in any
way and suggested his name and that
IT Mr.. Hynickn may have been used
because both have for years opposed
prohibition"
Mr. Moore said he first heard of the
Association Opposed 10 National Pro-
hihition when his attention was called
To- an interview by Wayne Wheeler.
''one OF the Republican heads Of the
Antisaloen league, Republican or
ganizatton,"
Mr.. Bryan is one OF the prominent
htads also, isn't he?" asked Senator
Kenyon
NO, just prominent employe," Mr.
Moore retorted
He is Democrat. though, isn't he:"
the chairman protested
$50 l have heard
From the league prospectus, Senator
Kenyon read the names Of several Dem
Ocrats, Including cambridge Colby, sec
rotary az state; BoIrNe Cochran and
Joseph w. Bailey, OF Texas, who were
advertised as speakers against prohi-
btton
Mr.. Moore hoped the questioning of
'h@ Republican members of the COM
mlttee was not an attempt to inject
q wet and dry issue into the presiden-
tial campaign"
The facf that l am known as a
strong an.i .prohibltionist is OF no more
ienificance than the fact that George
White, chairman OF the Democratic ma
ltonal committee, advocates and voted
for prohibition In congress- he said.
The committee at the noon recess
announced that the Investigation of the
charges by Governor Cox would be
completed here tomorrow and that the
committee would then recess TO meet
In some Eastern city September %.
/ tie question OF where the next ses-
sion would be held has caused split in
the ranks OF the senators conducting
'ha EeHrmg
The Republican members have de-
clared that the evidence brought by
Mr.. Moore to support Gov. CoX's
charges has proved nothing and they
propose &c drop the charges and move
on TO Pittsburgh TO investigate reports
that the liquor interests were spending
vast sums Of money in the interests
charges involved William Barnes, COM
piler OF the Republican year book OF
1920. and publisher OF the Albany Jour
nal YC
The Democratic members, Senators
Pomerene and Reed. however are hold
Ing out to stage the next session In
New York, where they would subpoena
VIM. Boyce Thompson, chairman of the
Republican national ways and means
committee; Reeve Schley. Eastern treas
urer. and others. They contended Gov,
CoN's charges are being proved. and
wish TO complete the investigation
started here.
John G. Bryson. Of Brazil. Ind, chair
man OF the Republican ways and means
committee OF that state, said he was
appointed to that post By the chair
said that Fred w. Gpham, treasurer
OF the national Republican committee,
asked him to try TO get 100000 from
the state.
had used the increased quota Idea to
be adopted in Michigan and Ohio ask
ing his district committees for about
$3.50. 900 He explained that this total
included 100000 which he was trying
10 raise for the state central commit
tee and that under the Indiana corrupt
practices law subscriptions intended for
the state treasury could not 20 to ;he
national committee,
"Of course you can't raise that much
money in Indiana" he added, and then
stated that to date S3s9t2 had been
funds. There was one subscription for
$4,000 in his list, this amount coming
from VIM. Irwin, banker, at Columbus,
Ind.
Charles Boeschenstein. Democratic
national committeeman for Illinois, said
there was no fund raising organization
Of his party in this state. He said he
was Just starting to get fund to-
gether, the limit being the ability and
Willingness of the men who contribute"
Where are some counties In Illinois
where you can't find Two Democrats
willing to work, he said,
The witness told senator Kenyon he
had no hopes Of raising a large fund
this year, and was In fact a bit dts
couraged over the outlook. He knew
nothing Of any other organization try
ing to raise Democratic funds in the
state.
Can you find some Y. NJ c. A.
secretaries TO help your" asked Senator
Pomerene.
mir. Upham may loan you some"
suggested Senator Kenyon.
Senator Kenyon learned that MT
Boeschenstein hoped to raise all the
money he could get
But as a matter OF fact, when We
get that much we have barely enough
TO meet the necessary expenses said
Mr. Boeschenstein.
The witness was asked about letters
sent TO Joseph Coffman, the Augusta,
H.. postmaster. and given to the COM
mittee yesterday. He said he had no
list of federal office holders and mono
Of postInasters, but suspected he had
sent some letters TO postmasters. He
assumed responsibility for the let
The envelope stamped deliver at
honT address only" was shown him.
andbAe said he frequently used that