Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-11

point was cleared up by the intro
duction Of the Jameson letter, which
showed that he had supplied the in
formation.
Healy said he remembered that
Cannon told him in 1928 that it was
not necessary, under the law, for him
to report the Jameson contribution.
The Government also called as a
witness George ]. Uhl. auditor of the
York City. He was excused after
identifying several checks.
Effective Defense Witness.
Under cross-examination yesterday
afternoon, Jameson, although called
by the Government, proved to be an
effective defense witness.
He testified he had turned the
$685. 300 over to Bishop Cannon be-
cause he had confidence in his integ-
rity and that he left the details of
spending the money to the church.
mans judgment. He also admitted
that he had written to a Senate In
vestigating Committee to the effect
that he knew part of the money was
to be used in the general campaign
against Smith and part in Virginia
alone. Bishop Cannon, he said, in
formed him $4,000 was spent
throughout the South and the bal
ance of $4,000 in Virginia alone.
This testimony fitted in with the
plan of defense outlined by Defense
Attorney Mcneil yesterday. He said
Cannon and Miss Burroughs did not
report the $4,000 item because the
law does not require a report to be
made of such money unless spent in
more than one State.
/ Jameson said his interest in the
ianti-Smith campaign was aroused
by c, Bascom Slemp, Virginia Re-
publican leader. who introduced him
to Bishop Cannon in September,
1928. He said he was asked to render
financial assistance and agreed to
make the contribution, advancing it
In installments when needed by the
bishop.
Defense Scores Point.
The defense scored another point
when Frank r. McNinch, chairman
!of the Federal Power Commission,
testified that an anti-Smith Commit
tee, which he headed in North Caro-
lima never made any report of its ex-
penditures.
{ McNinch said the Secretary OF
State Of North Carolina requested
such a report, but that he refused to
make it after a study of the law had
convinced him no report was nee
iessary because his committee oper-
lated in North Carolina alone. He
salso testified concerning a telephone
conversation he had with Bishop
cannon in 1928, and said the bishop
told him it might be possible for him
to help the North Carolina group
financially. Subsequently, he de-
clared, the bishop sent a check for
$4,000 to the committee. He said he
did not know whether it was under
stood this money was to be repaid.
Describes Organization.
Rev. Arthur j. Barton, Baptist min
| lister from Wilmington, N. c., de-
! scribed the early organization moves
! of the anti-Smith Democrats. He
also said he received two checks for
/ expenses from Miss Burroughs.
Mrs. Ruby B. Brook, now employed
/ by the Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration, was another witness. She
was employed by the Headquarters
Committee Of the anti-Smith group IL
/. Richmond during the Summer Of
1928. She said she frequently saw
Bishop Cannon and Miss Burroughs
In the offices of the committee.
South Trimble. clerk Of the House
| was called to identify letters and re.
ports submitted by Miss Burroughs.