Evening star., 1924-02-27
Stream of kilograms From
Employees and Counsel to
Publisher in Florida Read
Into Inquiry Record.
POST OWNER APPRlSED
OF SLEMP TRIP BY WIRE
Conferences With Members of Sen-
ate Committee Relative to Ap-
pearance Before It Mentioned in
Correspondence-Police Reporter
Signed Majority of kilograms.

Edward z. Mclean, Washington
newspaper publisher, was kept ad-
vised by kilograms from his en-
ployes here OF every move in thc
Senate oil committees investisa-
tions. kilograms examined yester-
day by the committee revealed to
day when they were read into the
record. -.
The majority OF the kilograms
were signed John Major although
others were from his counsel
Major is police reporter for the
Washington Post.
The kilograms, which were sent
to Mr.. Mclean while he was in
Florida. mentioned conferences
with members OF the committee
and Mr.. McLean's counsel and
alluded to F.. w. Starting, a secret
service man at the White House.
and +. W. Smithers, White
House telegraph operator. They
also gave details of when c. Bas-
com Slcmp. secretary TO President
Coolidge, expected to leave Wash
ington for Florida.
The kilograms sent TO Mclean. F.li
and others at Palm Beach relevant
to the oil inquiry. which were read
into the record today of the oil com
mittee. follow:
The first, from John Major at Wash
ington TO Mclean at Palm Beaci1.
suggested a leased wire from the
Washington Post to McLean's cottage
In Florida so the publisher could have
easy and quick access to the White
House Major is an employe of Nc
Lean herc)
com Slemp, secretary to the Presi-
dent, would be in Florida shortly.
In another message. Major told Nc
Lean he had talked again with ~. W.
IeFely, Palmer'S law partner who
said the matter would be attended to
in manner satisfactory to you"
Another message from Major to Me-
Lean said that Major had had talk
with SmitherS at the White House"
(Smithers is chief telegrapher at the
White House)
Fred Starek Mentioned.
Another message said Fred Starek.
a director of the War Finance Cor
poration, was anxious TO get in touch
with Mclean on an important matter.
Palmer and Zevely told me tonight
that under no circumstances should
you send a message to the commit
tee" said another message to Mclean
from Major.
SajI
that after the man at WardmaT
Park (Falrs hoteD testifies and In"
committee wanted you, they could
take care of you.
A message from the White House,
signed "E. W. Startling" and ad-
dressed to Mclean. said that StarIin.
had wired Wilkins at HopkinsvilIe.
secret service staff)
Major reported to Mclean that he
had delivered message Ito McAdoo
and Palmer as per your instructions"
Tin other messages there are refer
ences to Francis McAdoo of New
York. believed by committeeman 10
be the son of W. G.. McAdooD
Conferred With Palmer.
Under date of January % 1873.
Major wired Mclean that 4. Mitchell
Palmer (former Attorney General and
counsel for McLean) had gained the
impression from Senator Walsh that
Mclean would not be called before
the committee. This message added
that "other people are working on
Walsh
William DuckStein, another en-
ploye of Mclean, wired his employee
that "Smithers would like the job of
operating the special Wire"
-, TI,a ~.
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.
Another message from Major Sald
Homer wants to know IL every
thing was satisfactory at Wednes-
day conference: if not. is there any
thing for him to take up, and If 50.
who should he consult. Lambert or
Fraser? / am to let him know as
soon as you answer. Mr.. Slemp and
Mr. Whaley leave tonight, S:4o
o'clock. for Palm Beach. Saw party
at Wardman Park Hotel Nothing
has developed as yet. Best regards.
Discussed Fall Visit
Major said he was arranging for
Falls trip to Palm Beach. but had
doubts as to whether the Secretary
would be a guest of Mclean.
Saw Senator Walsh this morning
said a telegram signed A. Mitchell
Palmer. He would not commit him.
SELF
The telegram discussed further the
likelihood that Mclean would be
called.
Major again wired that Palmer
says that Walsh will not commit him
self but ] have other people work
ing on Walsh
Major to Mclean, December "a:
Talked with SmitherS at White
House and gave Fraser your mes
sage"
Fall Message to Mclean.
Fall to Mclean. December %: ''EN-
pect to be here. but in event of de-
parture will wire in time to meet
secretary at convenient point. ! am
much better and Mrs. Fall joins me