Evening star., 1927-11-16

vestigation 'as expeditiously as pos
sible." Col Easby-Smith was coun-
sci for Charles X. Forbes in the Vet
Grams Bureau investigation that re-
suited in the former director being
sent to Atlanta Penitentiary.
Meanwhile Edward J. kidwell, ir.,
the alleged "talkative" juror, has petit
toned for n hearing next Friday on
his plea that contempt charges be
brought against Donald *, King,
Herald reporter. and J. Ray Alers,
street car conductor, whom. he al
leges. sought to question him about
the trial against his will. kidweli
will figure prominently in the con-
tempt investigation which is based
on charges that the trial jury was
subjected Ito close, intimate, objec-
tionable and improper surveillance"
Before the grand jury decides
whether it will make a presentment
Mai. Gordon will lay before that body
today certain kilograms and other
documentary evidence which is now
being gathered and correlated for easy
inspection by the jury.
William J. BurnS. founder of the
detective agency employed by the
Sinclair interests to shadow the trial
Jurors, and his son. w. Sherman
Burns, have been excused without any
surety being obtained for their APP
pcarance here. The same applies to
the individual Burns agents.
Bond Regarded Unnecessary.
Asked why no bond was eXacted of
them, as in the case OF Day and Clark,
Government attorneys said they had
no doubt that the Burns people could
be reached whenever wanted.
Mai Gordon added that Day and
Clark, accused of receiving reports of
the Burns men for Sinclair, had re-
FUSED To answer questions before the
grand jury on the ground that their
testimony might tend to incriminate
them. whereas the Burns men had
taken no such position.
No formal charges have been laid
against the Burns or their operatives
and there is no expectation now that
any will be-, pending a report of the
grand jury.
1t is significant. however, that
while Sinclair himself has never been
arrested in connection with the grand
jury proceedings there is still out
standing against him complaint
naming him in the conspiracy To in
1uence the decision and action of the
trial jury in the Teapot Dome case.
The warrant issued for his arrest was
withdrawn because ii was not desired
10 give him a hearing on the charges
before United States Commissioner
Nccdham G.. FURNACE. while the grand
Jury was investigating the matter.
The New York oil magnate. it is
understood. has given assurances that
he will return to New York. when
ever his presence here is needed.
Clark Demands Hearing.
When Clark was hailed before
a hearing on the jury tampering
charges. This hearing has been set
for November %.
The inquiry into the criminal con-
tempt proceedings. while involving
Sinclair, who was charged in the
Governments affidavit with being the
real employer of the Burns detec
tives. will be directed largely into
TIE charges that kidwe!l. juror No. H.,
discussed the trial against the courts
ins ruction and stated he would be
disappointed If he didn't get an auto
mobile ''as long as this block" in case
of an acquittal.
The courts order was n surprise
business incidental to the pending
inquiry. the committee possibly will
not start work until next week.
Following their final attempt Is
break down the charges made by
William J. McMullin, their former
operative, that he was used to make
out a false affidavit to bring about
a possible mistrial. the Burnses is
sued a statement last night. 1t fol-
lows:
"Mr. William J. Burns stated that
he and his son, w. Sherman Burns.
had been before the grand jury and
made their statement, and had com
pleted their testimony. and stated that
they stood ready to amplify it at any
time.
Mr. Burns and his son stated that
they intended to give out q further de-
tailed statement which they considered
extremely important. and should go to
the public, but were advised by their
counsel, Mr.. Charles A. Douglas of
Douglas, O'Bear 4 Douglas, that this
bare announcement OF what had taken
place today, would be sufficient, and
if there are any further statements to
he given out, same will be done by Mr..
Charles A. Douglas"
-Four Charges Made.
In the jury-tampering scandal the
grand jury has Investigated. among
other things during the past two
weeks, these four main points con
tanned in the Government allegations.
That the Burns operatives came here
to shadow the jurors. the night it was
learned they were not to be locked up
on telephone order from the private
apartment of Harry F. Sinclair in the
MayhOwer Hotel.
That Burns men strove "to find
contacts and relationships of the
jurors for some ulterior purpose"
That Harry +. Sinclair was in con-
tact with their operations through
Henry Mason Day. one of his oil com
pany officials. and Sheldon Clark. an
other official, both of whom have been
arrested.
That William !. Burns, his son, W.
Sherman, and Charles G. Ruddy, one
of the executives of the agency. We're
coeniZant or involved in pilot" to
ma nufacture fake evidence detri-
mental Ia the oil trial prosecution and
upon which the defense might de-
mand a mistrial. if needed.
Mill CA1A T.