The Topeka state journal., 1922-05-25
New Move Follows Resignation
of Chief Swallow.
Rad VI. Lee Called for Further
Examination.
ASKED ABOUT MANY CASES
ssChief Swallow Case Is Closed,
Says Griffith.
Seventy-Five Affidavits VIII Be
Investigated.

An investigation of the administra-
ton of Mayor Herbert j. Corwine
comes next. The attorney generals
office today prepared TO look into &C
tivities. policies and practices OF the
Topeka mayor. Action by the state
department is in pursuit OF further
evidence of irregularities in handling
of affairs connected with the Topeka
police department
Charles B. Griffith. assistant attor-
ney general. will be in charge of the
mayor atty probe. Griffith indicated
he might not take action for several
days but was clearing the decks with
a view of giving the city administra-
ton thoro scrubbing-
The intimation that the mayor may
be Investigated followed the resigna-
tion late Wednesday of Guy A Swal-
low as cf ief of police after he had
been reinstated by the city commits
sion.
Rad NJ. Lee On Carpet.
At the state house today Griffith
called Rad NJ. Lee for another ex-
animation. Lee is said to have been
questioned regarding a number of en-
tries on the police blOtter. He was
also asked to explain disposition of
a number of cases in the city court
Lee has been called to the state house
several times since his resignation as
police judge.
No substantial authority was given
for the report, but a persistent rumor
in the state house today is to the ef-
feet that the outs may now turn
against the ins. State officials simply
refused to discuss such a posi- bility
The case OF Chief Swallow is now
a closed matter" Griffith stated. He
has resigned. So that matter is
ended"
Griffith was asked as to the charac-
ter of todays inquiry. He refused to
offer specific statement.
Many Affidavits on File.
''I am going TO take little time in
a few days and so into about seventy
five af6davits which 7 have not had
time to examine carefully" he said.
For what purpose" >"
ITO investigate any irregularities of
the mayor
But the assistant attorney general
would not disclose either his detailed
plans or any information which may
have come TO the department Much
Of the morning was spent by Griffith
in going over phases of the Topeka
police case.
While Lee was in the attorney gen
erals office 3 stenographer with note
book and pencil was called by Grif-
fifth. No announcement was made re-
SardinE either statement by Lee or
the taking of testimony in an inquisi-
ton.
Mayor " ont BE Quoted.
Mayor Corwine refused to make
any comment this afternoon when
told Of Griffith's statement that he
was going to investigate the office
of the city's executive.
Il have no statement to make" was
the mayors only comment.
It is still uncertain whether the
resignation of Swallow as chief of
police carries with il his resigna ton
from the city auto license board.
Mayor Corwine said this was a tech
nicality which had not been decided.
but that some one else probably will
be appointed to succeed Swallow IN
this capacity.
City To Keep Up Probe.
Investigation into conditions in the
Topeka police force which are not as
they ought to be. are to be continued.
Ralph T O'\en. city attorney. stated
this morning Corrohorating floating
reports that 1t isn't all over with
yet"
The commission asked for my
opinion. and I gave them the informa
ton and the evidence which have up
to the present time Cp to this time
I have not found the Shief OF police
connected with graft in the depart
ment." ONeH said
But there is something wrong and
a further investigation must neces-
sarily follow.
I hope that the attorney general
Will continue his investigation and 1
personally expect TO 20 into the matter
iurtner. stih I find out what parties in