The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
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have Influenced President Coolidge
not to turn the case over to the
department.
Walsh's resolution, together with
O similar one by Congressman FINS
Garrett Dem.l Of Tennessee. In the
House, was a substitute for the
Carhway resolution which would
have the Senate cancel the leases.
Specific Charges Made.
II specifically charges that the
leases ''were executed under cir
cunngtances indicating fraud and
COrruption;" that they were made
without authority on the part of
officers pHrporting to act In the
execution Of the sanie;'' and that
the leases ''were In defiance Of the
settled policy of the Government
to maintain in the ground a great
reserve supply Of oil adequate to
the needs of the navy in any
emergency threatening the national
security"
There appeared little doubt that
the resolution would be passed
speedily by the Senate and House.
The principle Of the measure was
approved by even the staunchest
Administration supporters, who were
rejoicing today over President Cool
1dge's midnight announcement Sat-
urday that he would employ coun-
sci to start the suits.
They felt that the President had
stolen much Of the Democrats
thunder by acting before Walsh's
resolution was presented to the SEN.
ate.
Accepted BY Coolidge,
The announcement was made, it
was learned. following hurriedly
summoned conference at the White
House between the President, Sena-
tor Lenroot Rep) of Wisconsin,
chairman Of the committee, Sey-
mour and Holland.
At an executive session Satur-
day, the committee signified Its sup
port to the resolution and instructed
Lenroot to so advise the Senate to-
day.
Walsh charged in formal state
ment that the White House an
nouncement had been actuated by
the committees confidential action.
Regardless of what action may be
taken by the Presidents counsels,
the committee will push forward
deeper in the oil lands probe, it was
announced.
The next meeting is scheduled
Tor tomorrow, when Fall was sum.
monsed to appear.
In view of a statement today by
Falls physician that his condition
sis still grave" and that bronchial
pneumonia threatens, 1t was thought
improbable that the ex-Secretary
would not be able to testify for sew
eral days.
II his illness should necessitate
too long a delay. committee men,
bers inIimated they would go to his
bedside to get his testimony.
One More Investigation.
A new investigation into the
leases was launched today by the
House Naval Affairs Committee.
cate general Of the navy, was call
ed to explain the circumstances
under which the naval reserve
leases were made.
The offer of Doheny to recon-
vey to the Government the lands
he obtained by lease also was
laid before the Senate. Because
most of the Senators feel that Con-
gress has no authority to cancel
leases, It was planned to pass a
resolution authorizing President
Coolidge to accept the offer.
The Walsh resolution did not
carry an appropriation. Senator |
Caraway Dem.) of Arkansas, de-
manded that the million dollars
given to Daugherty to prosecute
war fraud cases be used"
From all the reports I'vee seen
on war fraud cases, he ought to
have a lot Of that money left"
Caraway said.