New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

wire opened at six o'clock" This message was dated Jan. 3, and on the same date Major again telegraphed Mclean, saying:
 Just finished talking with Palmer He said that he told Lenroot this morning that you were III. He said that he pointed out that part of your letter that you had gone to- Palm Beach for your own health and that of your wife. I did not see him this morning as was busy with Bennett Underwood, Curtis and Zev. But talked with him over the telephone last night and he thoroughly under stood what was expected of him After leaving the senate office buitd- ing this morning talked with Palmer over the phone and he said he had re- ceived a message from Walsh which he would transmit to you"
 Palmer as "Go Between" ! Senator Walsh interrupted the read ing to say that Palmer had telephon- ed him this morning asking if the committee desired his appearance. The Montana senator added ''as far as I am concerned I have no disposi- ton to call him." but Senator Dill. democrat. Washington. suggested that Mir. Palmer had acted as the go-be- tween here in these messages" and Chairman Lenroot supported a pro- posal to call him. A call was then is- sued.
 The next message was signed Ben nett" addressed to Mclean and dated January 3. Ura Bennett is an editor- al writer on the Washington Post.) Tho telegram said:
 Would See Ienroot
 "Major and | saw Curtis this morn ing and he promised to see Lenroot and have your statement placed in record. He advised us to see Under wood. and ask him to sec Walsh fin your behalf. We saw Underwood. who promised to speak to Walsh but he hinted that 1t would not do any good"
 The sender said that Walsh was evidently determined to insist upon calling you" and told Mir. Mclean that if doctors certificate for bad health was obtained for Mclean. Walsh would merely postpone de- mands."
 Major and have both studied situation carefully" the message went on, 'and agree that willingness on your part to appear will cause Walsh to drop matter without doing any thing more than ask you one or two questions. But if Walsh finds it neces- sary 10 compel you to come, there will be disagreeable publicity and Walsh may be encouraged to he dis agreeable. We therefore recommend that you come if possible.
 Walsh suggested to tho committee that he would like 10 have Secretary Fall como before if. Chairman Lem root said he had been anxious to have Fall appcat 10 ask him source of money 10 buy ranch. xxxxx if you appear to be reluctant 10 como Walsh would be disagreeabe after you were finally on stand"
 Events Means Finish
 Major wired again in an undated to Mclean a description of committee proceedings saying that lin my opinion today's events means fin- isl.'' lufsllpIs dTf lo DE bTOusnL lO Spu there (at'Palm Beach.D" tho message continued. Tt will probably take | Walsh a day or two to prepare them. l Win keep in closc touch with sltua- ton and send you in detail what he i wants 10 know over private wire"
 This is just fash" Major wired | 10 Mclean on January ,. With West ' srn Union note to rush as fast as pos sible.
 Lawyer To Act.
 "The questions are to be brought .o Palm Beach. Lambert is to assist | Walsh in his task of preparing ques-