Atlanta tri-weekly journal., 1924-02-28
NJ LEAN GOT MANY
MESSAGES ON OIL
QUIZ, FILES SHOW
kilograms to Publisher Dur
ing His Stay at Palm
Beach, Relative to Probe,
Read Before Committee

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Tele
grams sent to Edward b. Mclean
A. B. Fall and others at Palm Beach
Fla, and relevant to the oil inquiry
were read into the record today o.
the oil committee.
The first, from John Major, al
Washington. to Mclean, at Palm
Beach suggested a leased wire from
he Washington Post to McLean's
cottage in Florida so the publisher
could have easy and quick access
20 the White House." Major is al
~ employe of Mclean here)
The message said also that G.. Ba s.
com Slemp, secretary to the presi
dent. would be in Florida soon.
Another message from Major tc
Mclean said that Major had had a
talk with Smithers at the White
House." e. W. Smithers is chief
telegrapher at the White Housed
In anoS1er message Majo. told
Mclean he had talked again with
j. w. Zevely, Palmer's law partner,
who said the matter would be at
tended to in a manner satisfactory
to you"
Another message said Fred Starek,
a director of the war finance cGrpo-
ration, was anxious to get in touch
with Mclean on an important mat
ter.
Palmer's Name Mentioned
Palmer and Zevely told me to-
night that under no circumstances
should you send a message to the
committee" said another message
to Mclean, from Major.
They said" the message added,
that after the man at Wardman
Park Fall's hoteD testifies and the
committee wanted you, they could
take care Of YOU"
Major reported to Mclean that he
had delivered a message ito McAdoo
and Palmer as per your instruc-
tions." TN other messages there
are references to Francis McAdoo,
of New York, believed by committee
men to be the son of w. G.. Nc
Adoo)
A message from the White House,
signed sc. w. Startling" and ad-
dressed to Mclean, said Startling
had wired Wilkins at Hopkinsville,
KY" (Starling is of the White
House secret service staff.
Under date of January 2H, 1924,
AhOJOI WILL GU 4MCILCcAll LlldI "a, NliLCh-
ell Palmer, former attorney general
and counsel for Mclean, had gained
the impression from Senator Walsh,
that Mclean would not be called be-
fore the committee.
Influence" Attempt Hinted
This message added that "other
people are working on Walsh
William Duckstein, another en-
ploye of Mclean, wired his employer
that "Smithers would like the job of
operating the special wire
Just left the secretary at Ward
man Park" Major wired to Mclean,
HE will go to Palm Beach. He de-
clared you would not be called, and
that the entire matter will be closed
after Sinclair testifies."
Major said he was arranging for
Falls trip to Palm Beach, but had
doubts as to whether the secretary
would be guest of Mclean.
"Saw Senator Walsh this morn
ing" said telegram signed A.
Mitchell Palmer He would not COM
NIT himself
This telegram discussed further the
likelihood that McLeon would be
called
Major again wired that Palmer
says that Walsh will not commit
himself, but | have other people
working on Walsh"
Reading Not Concluded
The committee adjourned until 10
IT, m. tomorrow before all the mes
Sages had eben read. Just before ad-
journment, Chairman Lenroot said
that later messages established that
the "McAdoo' referred to was Fran
els McAdoo, OF New York
Other senators said examination of
the files of the Western Union Tele-
graph company did not disclose d
copy of the official telegram of mott
fication sent by Chairman Lenroot to
k4McLean, at Palm Beach, and which
III Senator Lenroot made public yester-
sAday
Hhe message as read into the rec
ord by Senator Walsh, Democrat,
Montana, said:
Major to Mclean. December %,
1928:
Just received notice that my tele-
gram TO you sent to st. Augustine
last night was undelivered. Mr.. HON.
er said he believed that you should
have leased wire installed and that
the Post and the Enquirer (Cincin-
natD should equally share the eX-
pense of same. He based his opin-
ion on the congressional situation,
the fact that you could at all times
while wire was open be in communi'
cation with Washington and Cincln-
natl, and also give easy and quick
access to the White House.
Told of Slemp's Coming
Homer wants to know if every
thing was satisfactory at Wednes-
day conference; if not. is there any
4 thing for him to take up and if sc
who should he consult, Lambert or
Frazer? l am to let him know as
soon as you answer, Mr.. Slemp and
Mr.. Whaley leave tonight, $40
O'Clock, for Palm Beach. Saw party
Mt Wardman Park hotel. Nothins
has developed as yet. Best regards.
Major to McLeau, December "A:
Il talked with Smithers at White
House and gave Frazer your mes
sage"
Fau 20 Mclean, December %:
Expect to be here, but in event
Of departure will wire in time to
meet secretary at convenient point
l am much better and Mrs. Fall
Joins me in Christmas greetings
With le->, for Evelyn and yourself
and all yours.
Major TO Mclean, December -:
After talking with Dunphy oven
the telephone tonight, | again talked
with = w. Zeveiy, Palmer's Law
-.rtueS 70 said that the matter
would he attended TO in Il manner
that would meet with your approval
am to see him tomorrow, Wednes
day. l have an appointment with
the ut Wardman Park hotel i'm
mediately following his teHtimony
Thursday. Will at once advise yol
OF everything that takes place. Re
CARDS
Major to Mclean, Decewber e6:
'Lambert's Office following receiT