The Washington times., 1928-05-07

The inquiry opened with the call
ing OF candidates who hope to step
from the Senate into the White
House.
There were many interesting bits
OF testimony. Senator Norris de-
clared he wasn't even interested in
his own candidacy or his prospects
OF winning the Republican nominal
ton. Curtis revealed his pre-cen.
vention strategy was to fight for uE.
instructed delegations from con-
tested States.
Senator BOraI1 surprised the com.
mittee by reporting he had no cam
paign fund at all. He denied being q
candidate, even though he has the
Idaho vote. Senator George inti-
mated he might not even attend the
Houston convention, while Goff pro-
tested vigorously against being
termed stalking horse" candidate.
Senator Walsh, the Senate's IA
nous oil prosecutor. denied getting
any contributions from oil COM
panies. Hitchcock predicted that
half his instructed delegates would
vote in the end for Gov. Al smith, OF
New York. and Hull revealed his
only campaign activity was to an
swer letters.
Paid s. to Editor
Senator Steiwer R.) of Oregon,
chairman, first announced that the
committee would investigate all
presidential campaign expenditures
and that the inquiry would be i'm
partial.
Senator Norris (R) Of Nebraska.
the insurgent candidate for the Re-
publican nomination, was the first
witness. He explained how he had
spent IS ON his campaign to date.
The payment was made to Ne.
braska editor who published an
advertisement in Norris behalf.
II wasn't responsible for it. but
I sent him q check for &C." Norris
explained
II haven't been a candidate in
any sense OF the word, said
Norris. II haven't wanted to be
and haven't paid any attention to
1t whatever"
Norris said his name was put
on the ballot in Nebraska and Wis
consin against his wishes.
"Of course, could have stopped
it by taking some definite action"
he added, with a smile.
Norris said some newspapers and
college organizations had conducted
publicity campaigns in his behalf.
He told of winning several straw
votes.
"I've been nominated for Presi-
dent in California over Herbert
Hoover for Vice President in Ohio"
said Norris. II feel l have a
chance to get one or the other, If
these signs are right" .,......,., !
HAS ANYBODY made any promises
in your behalf?"
81 don't believe anyone would |
make any promises on the strength |
OF my being nominated" Norris
replied.
Norris said the name of Hoover |
was filed in Wisconsin and then J
:.
"Did you have any understanding |
with Hoover on that?
"NO, I'm not tied up either with
Secretary Hoover ~: Governor
said Norris.
Senator Charles Curtis (R9 Of
Kansas has spent $11 ,468.61 to dase
On his campaign. he told the com
nittee., All of this was spent on
office expenses, campaign htera'
lure and buttons.
ST told my friends in Kansas
hat they could not solicit contri-
buttons in my behalf" Curtis said.
L said they could organize clubs
Ind get out campaign literature,
buttons and the like. That is all
: have authorized in my behalf"
Small Sums Spent
Curtis said the Kansas club raised
LIS for it's expenses and spent
'78S.9O to date.
The same rules were laid down
or the Curtis for President" club
n New York. he added. The New
York club has raised $3,05O and
pent but $2,SO3. The money was
pent on rent. printing. postage.
fees and the like.
mot one penny was spent ON
publicity or In the newspapers
IMrtis added.
Curtis said headquarters" was
opened for him in New York CITY
W John D. Curry. where confer