The New York herald., 1922-01-10
NEWBERRY DENIES
. giving ONE DOLLAR
FOR SENATE SEAT
Not Conscious of Single I'm
lawful Act, He Says in
Defense Speech.
STAYED OUT OF STATE
No knowledge of Campaign
Cost Until Filing of Re-
port, He Asserts.
TALKS FOR 80 MINUTES
Walsh Questions Him and
Edge Speaks for Him-'False
TALKS FOR 80 MINUTES
Walsh Questions Him and
Edge Speaks for Him-'False
as Hell,' Says Williams.

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New York Herald Bureau
Warrington. d. c., Jan. 8.
To answer the charge of having
bought his seat. Truman H. Newberry
junior Senator from Michigan, took
the floor in the Senate in his own de-
fense to-day. The resolution to un-
seat Him was under consideration.
He read prepared statement in
which he disclaimed any and al
knowledge of the vast sums of money
spent in his behalf during the primary
campaign in 1918 and in the general
election. He closed by declaring:
"As God is my witness. to this day
I know Of no single act, unlawful, dis
honorable or corrupt, which was COM
mitted during that campaign. and
say that without reservation or quail
fication."
He pointed out that during the cam
paign his duties as commander in TIE
navy kept him out Of Michigan and
he never set foot within the State dur
ing that period.
Friends Of Senator Newberry say MS
speech made such an impression that II
brought into line several whose votes
were doubtful. Because of this they
now claim that he will be seated by a
majority OF from Ave to ten votes.
However. some In the doubtful column
including Senators Willis (Ohio). Cap
per tKan.) and McNary (Ore.). said
they would keep their minds open until
they had heard Senator Borah and
others Of the opposition. Indications are
that vote will be reached within the
next two days.
Finishes i'm Thirty Minutes.
Senator Harrison (Nfiss.) interrupted
Senator Newberry's statement at the
start with the suggestion that the
unanimous consent rule be waived TO
allow him more than an hour to present
his case. Senator Newberry replied that
such action was not necessary, as he
expected to finish within an hour He
finished in thirty minutes.
L
after closing his speech Senator New
berry would answer some questions
Senator Newberry replied that in his
remarks ne would try to cover the whole
case, but he would reply TO some ques-
tions IL the proper motives inspired
them, saying he did not wish to discuss
the points of law or the opinions OF
others.
II intend to conflne myself strictly to
facts as ] know them," he added, "as |
want facts to determine the case" He
then plunged into his statement, stand
ing at his desk, with his manuscript on
pile OF books. his left hand in his
pocket. Almost the entire membership
Of the Senate was present, while the
galleries were packed and crowds stood
on the outside intent on hearing a word
now and then. The floor of the Senate
back of the seats of the Senators was
occupied by members Of the House, Sec
retaries, clerks and others with privi-
leges of the floor.
There were many noted persons In the
members gallery. including Mrs. Theo-
worth and Mrs. Towr send, wife of the
senior Senator from Michigan.
Makes Sweeping Denial.
"As God is 10y witi.ess. I am not 20
this day and hour conscious OF having
done, In connection with either the
primary campaign or the general cleo
ton of 1918 IN the State of Michigan"
said Senator Newberry, "a single act
that was. or is, in any way unlawful.
dishonorable or corrupt. and this / say
to the Senate of the United states, with
out reservation or qualification.
'I cannot remain silent any longer
during the consideration OF my right to
represent the State of Michigan as one
OF its Senators. I did not volunteer
to appear before the committee of the
Senate which took testimony in this
matter because i really had no in
formation that would assist in the in
vestigation OF the charges filed by my
opponent. II seems TO be that the time
has come to speak. because my silence
might be misunderstood BY my friends
"As my colleagues in this body know.
and az is also we'll known by my as
sociates and constituents i'm the state
of Michigan, am not accustomed 10
public speech. and whatever service ]
have been able to render TO my country.
or TO others, has been entirely along
lines remote. from oral debate. There
fore. l earnestly request my associates
with my statement without interrupt
ton.
II shall state the whole case as
know II, fully. frankly and honestly, as
in the presence OF God and before my
fellow Senator'S in this great tribunal :
and I shall do this just as completely as
| am able TO do H. I can add absolutely
nothing to what I am about TO state
to the Senate. must abide by what
ever effect II may have upon the con-
science and the judgment Of the mem
bers of this body.
Presents only the Facts.
"Is is perhaps unnecessary for me TO
say that shall confinc myself strictly
and entirely to the facts as know them
to be and shall not attempt in any sensc
either by argument or appeal TO AFFECT
In the siightes; degree the judgment OF
this body. SO far as / am concerned.