New Britain herald., 1924-03-11


 animation John F. Major, confidential
 man to Edward E. Mclean explained to the oil committee today some more of the mysteries of
 grams. "aoD r
 He told of a trip t,o, "3da Lean and and h himself n eitD t( [('qI1 elels ina about the middle Of -,...>.-.. Mclean talked to former Secretary Fall.
 The Mclean party, which included w. c. Duckstein, the publishers priv ate secretary remained at Atlantic City two hours but Major said he did not know what his employer and Fall had talked about. He had naturally in- ierred from the newspaper accounts or Falls later statement in the con- mlttee. he said. that Mclean and Fall had discussed the matter
 T knew Mclean didn't go 10 At lantic City and say howdydo 10 Mir, Fall" he said.
 Senator Burscm, republican, New Mexico, read from a transcript of Majors testimony on March S. in which the witness first told of the McLean-Fall conference al Atlantic City. Major had said, Senator Bur sum insisted, that he knew Fall and Mclean discussed the matter of Falls story that Mclean had loaned him slo0.000.
 Il inferred that was the purpose of tho visit" Major insisted. be cause the papers came out with the story. I'm merely infcrring that"
 Major went on 10 explain several | of his tclegrams.
 By his message to Mclean saving | hat A. Mitchell Palmer had parties on Walsh" Major said he l meant simply that there We're people | nquiring of Walsh as to whether Mclean was to be called to testify. |
 He testified that the telegram say | ng he was busy with Curtis, Under l wood and "zev" meant he was trying | Q avoid the ealing of Mclean from l Palm Beach To testify. J. W. Zcv. ly. personal counsel to Harry F. 'inclair, he said. told him that all forts to keep Harry Payne Whit icy off the stand had failed. He hen went to Zevely 10 enlist his aid 9 similar end for Mclean. but was old that it was useless.
 Major said he thought that mon icntionod in another telegram to Me. can referred to Bernard ML Baruch { New York. The message said that man was ''to see the party to- ay," and Major testified "discussed ' ou, sir. He spoke highly Of you" That's not surprising" Senator ' 'alsh put in. Hes a friend Of mine" | "He said it was damned shame" I Major, that Ned Mclean ' as mixed up in this thing for noth- E." q What was he CBarHchl going 10 c e me about?' Senator Walsh asked. | Do you know whether he did sec me | not?"
 "i don't think he did" Major ro. q led. 70 Major was asked what was meant T
 a telegram from Mclean asking <. at he find our fin careful mannerl nk about matter I will talk 10 you Ohl bNfE tue ltitplDllt lhLiT. That was an uncompleted mes ge." the witness said. q didn't talk him.
 Walsh read code message Major from Mclean on the same - ~ y. which said this is Hypothetical 2 estion." and desired to know ~ ether banks keep a record Of en- '' rsements on checks.
 T answered that the bank did not ep record or what check was twn for" said Major. adding that did not know why Mclean asked io question si Where did you go to decode this 'l' gram 2" Senator Dill, democrat. al lshington, asked. after establishing hi t the Mclean query had bern sent ca the department of justice code. " T didn't decude it." Major said. imagine Mir. Duritstpin decoded it returned it Co me to decide" l iaior explained that later he had chased a private code. H. said [ messages signed John were his
 that when the telegrams mention
 W biAEs LAAFs AilHGlAL hlttb4 e. | nbert. Mir. McI.ean's attorney. The lication Of telegrams containing
 name recently led Senator Willis. 1blican. Ohio. to issue a statement Ing he had no idea tO whom inc saees referred.
 Willis said the party was in ndly mood and nothing more viii from your end" Mclean
 been assured in one 0f the mes .s.
 Meant senator NaiSh That's yos sir" said Major to stor Walsh. When asked about tity Of "T'he Party" sked who was meant tn Ire tTtr- n saying Harry out Of risy-" th, ess answered.
 To the best of my knowledge ifs naugherty. Mr. Mclean and Mr gherty were very warm friends" moment later. under repeated | tioning. Major exclaimed:
 want to be frank with you be- 2 I want to get away from here" } then demanded that a telegram by E. $. Rochester Uf the justice rtment. to Mclean on January e read. This ncssare warned can the oil committee was look