Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-10
Several Senators Read Prepared
Statements on Case.

Senator Walsh, democrat, of Montana,
conducted an examination Of Mr.. New
berry, following his address. The Mon
tana senator was a member of the COM
mittee which investigated the Ford
charges against Senator Newberry.
When Senator Walsh completed his
Questioning Senator Hef1in of Alabama
arose from his seat, but the chair recog-
started an address in favor of Mr. New
berry. Then the senator left the floor
Almost at the outset Senator Walsh
wanted to know why statement like
that just given to the Senate had not
been made before. Every eye in the
squarely upon the man defending his
right to sit on the floor
Il did not appear on the stand at the
Grand Rapids trial because I was what
the LAWYERS might call a good Client"
ing clearly. The faces Of his friends
sitting nearby lighted up.
I followed the advice Of the law
yers In charge of the case. who said
had no information to give" he con-
tinued. Il did not volunteer before
the Senate committee for the reasons
I have stated"
Then pressed as to why he had not
made a similar statement in response
to a letter from his state Senator
Newberry shot back that he saw no
reason why he should encourage his
political critics in their efforts to de-
feat him.
Examination Ends AbrutIy.
The cross examination ended alb
ruptly, within a minute of the hour
allotted to Senator Newberry under
the rules. Once he asked the privi-
lege of being permitted to sit, but q
moment later was on his feet again
and, answering Senator Walsh, told
him to go ahead and shoot.
Friends of the senator claimed that
his speech has made a fine impress
sion." and that two or three repub-
Hcans classed as doubtful were ready
to vote to seat him The vote NAV be
taken Wednesday.
Senator Newberry, standing and
leaning on his desk, looked across
II 1t were true that he did not go
on the stand in his trial at Grand
RAPIDS.
1T is" Senator Newberry replied.
Senator Walsh then asked why he
made yesterday, and Senator New
berry replied that he did not go on
the stand at Grand Rapids on advice
of his lawyers, who said he had no
information to give" to the jury,
berry trial record. and asked Senator
Newberry If he had paid hotel bills
of Paul II. King and others who went
to New York to see him. and whose
hotel bills were charged to the sem
ator.
-'T have no recollection Of having
paid them," he said.
1T might throw some light on the
subject II I stated that at that time
and during the war I had no home
except two hotel homes" continued
ment in New York Whereby nv sons
and my family charge their accounts
at the Biltmore and the bills are
rendered in due time.
Il say that I have no knowledge
ferred to by the senator charged to
me, nor have I any knowledge that
they were paid"
I'VE all have enthusiastic friends
who think we are more generous
than we are" Senator Newberry add
ed amid laughter from the floor and
Pressed by Senator Walsh, Senator
Newberry said he had no further
answer about hotel bills.
I've told you all I know about
them," he declared.
Refuses to Discuss Smith.
Senator Walsh asked about the
position Of Fred Smith, who was
brought into the Senate investigation
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bursement Of the campaign funds.
"Pll not discuss Mr.. Fred Smiths
position at ALL" replied the Michigan
senator.
Mr.. Walsh asked again about ex-
penditures and inquired whether Mr..
Newberry had any suggestion that
they were running high" He went
on about testimony offered by Smith
and Paul S. King. Newberry's cam.
paign manager.
"Pll not comment on the testimony
of either" rep1ied Mr. Newherrv