The Daily Worker Newspaper, March 19, 1924, Page 12

~ |Minor’s Startling Story of Oil (Continued from Page 5) Jan. 7—General John fF. Ryan charges that Charles R. Forbes, head of the Veterans’ Bureau and friend of Harding, is the leading actor of the $250,000,000 steal from disabled war veterans. : Jan. 7—Bernard Baruch arrives in Washington. U. S. Sends Mexico Protest. Jam. 8—Embargo on arms to Mex- ieo becomes effective. About this time United States gov- ernment sends protest to Mexico again against the blockade by rebel forces of Tampico where Doheny, Sinclair and Rockefeller have oil re- fineries. That E. B. McLean, about to be called from Florida to testify as. to source of Fall's $100,000, intends t6 ae ged himself by testifying that he tt Fall the money, is proven by the followmg telegram to hig lawyer, Francis Homer: “Wire me your opinions as to whether investigating committee can foree me to tell from wnat source I accumulated sums of $100,000. Think over certain prominent people at that time and you will realize why large cash fund was kept on hand. Mrs. McLean joins me in best wishes for your health. E. B. McLEAN.” Enter Lenroot, Jan. $—Fall wires his friend Sen- ator chairman of the. senate committee: “Am I to understand from recent telegrams you sent McLean that you have given to Walsh authority to me as a witness? Wire answer. ALBERT B. FALL.” And friend Lenroot excuses him- self with the reply: ere was no such _ intention. Walsh stated he might wish to ex- amine McLean's secretary or other employees which might be there, and that was only purpose of his author- ¢ to subpoena. I. L. LENROOT, Ss. i Jan. 11—Fall sends the following wire: _ “Gus. T. Jones, Department of Jus- tice Agent, San Antonio, Tex. “Get in touch with Buckley im- mediately. Ask*him if tle can come { here at once as my attorney and ad- viser. This is very important, Must see him before he sail5. Answer. A. B. FALL.” This Gus T. Jones 1s the man especially recommended by William J. Burns as the ideal detective to in- vestigate Fall. Jan, 11—Fall wires E. L. Doheny, jr. at Los Angeles: “Walsh authorized to take testi- mony on sub-committee, Will ex- amine McLean and_probably myself. Facts will be developed possibly names not disclosed. A. B, FALL,” Jan. 12—Bernard Baruch, the New York maguate, has evidently done something for somebody since his visit to Washington on January 7 and 8, for he receives the follow- ing: “Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 12, 1924, 11:20 A. M. “Mr. Bernard Baruch, Bankers Trust Company Bldg., 57th and Madison Ave., New York City, “Many thanks, Hope to see you soon. E. B. McLEAN.? Coolidge Steps Into Arena. Jan. 12—President Calvin Coolidge wires from the White House: “ oe D. C., Jan, 12, 1924, “Edward B. McLean, Palm Beach, = escott is away. Advise Slemp with whom I shall confer. Acknowl- edge. CALVIN COOLIDGE.” am. 16, 1924—Report reaches Washington that rebels are in con- trol <a Doheny oil wells at Cuer- ro Azul. Jan. 16, 1924—The American cruiser Tacoma, en route to Tampico, is wrecked on the rocks of Blanquila reef, two miles outside of the break- water at Vera Cruz. , Secretary Denby orders the U. 8. cruiser Richmond detached from the American naval forces at Panama and rushed toward Tampico, where rebel army approaches oil region, where Doheny’s, Sinclair’s and (Rockefeller’s refineries are located. The Richmond carries a powerful radio for communication with Wash- The Persian Deal. rporation is ing over lands of Persia, recent re- ports having been made that Sinclair had gotten concessions from the Per- sian government. Also a big finan- cial deal in Persia being put over by the American International Corpora- tion, in which are Standard Oil men- Edward L. Doheny arrives in New Orleans on his way East. Asked whether he came to New Orleans ,to confer about the Teapot Dome brib- ery scandal, Doheny replied: “J came to New Orleans to see that the Destrahan refinery was op- erated at full blast. Our Tampico refinery has been closed, but it must be, opened. Our holfngs in the Mexican fields are permanent, and the Mexican revolution is temporary like a fire or flood, and the damage, if any, cannot be estimated until it has passed. I consider the. situation grave. If further reports from Mex- ico justify it, the Mexican Petroleum Company will ask the State Depart- ment to take steps for the protection of its interests.” “We've Just Begun to Fight!” Jan, 18—Secretary Hughes held 8 conference during the day with rep- resentatives of Edward L. Doheny, Harry F. Sinclair, and the Standard Oil company on the subject. of send- ing war ships to Tampico. Secretary Hughes expressed the wish that there should be no public discussion of his conference with the oil men. Jan, 18—President Coolidge, Sec- retary of State Hughes and cfficials of the navy department have a long discussion on the subject of the De LaHuerta advance into the Tampico Jan. 19 — Secretary of State Hughes and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt (Former em- ploye of Harry Sinclair) confe with representatives of the Associa- tion of Petroleum Producers in Mex- ico, headed by Guy Stevens about the safety of Doheny’s, Sinclair’s = Standard Oil properties in exico. Jan. 19—Seven more warships sent to Mexico. Flagship Omaha Admiral Kittelle in command, with destroyers Corry, Hull, Macdo- mough, Farenholt, Sumner and Shirk, steamed at full speed from the canal zone, headed for Mexican ‘seaports to protect oil properties ana employes of American oil operators at Tampico and Vera Cruz. The ves- sels carry 1,100 bluejackets and some marines. Admiral Koontz, ccfn- mander-in-chief of the American fleet, will be in charge. A total of 211 naval craft are mobilized at the canal zone for “naval maneuvers.” Doheny Endorses McAdoo. Jan. 19—Democratic State Central committee of California, of which Edward L. Doheny is a member, en- dorses William G. McAdoo for presi- dent. Jan. 21—Prices of gasoline and crude oil go up. Jan. 21—Archie Roosevelt, until a few days ago vice-president of the Union Petroleum company, subsidi- ary of Sinclair Oil corporation, swears Sinclair’s confidential secre- tary told him that Sinclair had paid $68,000 to the foreman of Fall’s ranch. Sinclair’s confidential secretary swears he didn’t say “sixty-eight thousand dollars,” but “six or eight cows.” Jan. 21—Albert B. Fall denies that he received any money from Harry F. Sinclair, “that Harry F. Sinclair has never loaned or given me a pen- ny in any way.” Jan, 22—President Coolidge orders Harry M. Daugherty to have an ob- server at the hearings “to watch for any evidence of wrong-doing.” Where Was Daugherty? Memorandum of instructions to the son-in-law of Fall, outlining how he should testify, is found; being a rambling hay Sug ng his father hav- ing told him that he would soon have some money for a payment on his ranches, and that later Fall went to Chicage and got the money there. Jan. 22—McLean receives a tele- ‘gram: “Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1924. gan and company) for the payment of its foteign debt (which is owed largely to American bankers); with the further reason that the De La- Huerta: army has ‘taken possession of certain portions of Mexican terri- tory (the region where the oil works of Harry F Sinclair, Edward L. Do- heny and the Standard Oil Co, are located). Jan. 23—Senator Caraway asks Senate to hurry up and pass his res- olution cancelling the Teapot Dome nee Senator Lenroot asks-for de- y. Doheny Gives Lie to Fall. Jan, 24—Doheny swears he sent the $100,000, to Secretary of the In+« terior Albert B. Fallin November, 1921, but. that it was not a bribe, tho it might have influenced Mr. Fall. Doheny swears that Fall gave Thomas W, Lamont, of J. P. Mor- him a note for the money. Swears that the oil lease was approved by Secretary of the Navy Denby. Jan, 25—McLean receives a tele- gram from Washington: “Zev testified that. he had loaned: Fall $25,000 for European trip. Wil- lis has attended to matter. JOHN.” » Jan. 28—Washington rumors are that William G. McAdoo and Frank- lin K. Lane of the Wilson adminis- ‘tration are about to be dragged into the oil scandal, both having accepted money from Doheny immediately after leavitig ‘Wilson cabinet. Lane, as Wilson’s secretary of the interior, granted oil-land leases to Doheny; then retired from cabinet to enter Doheny’s employ at: $50,000 a year. Jan, 29-—EXx-President Woodrow Wilson is stricken with a mortal ill- ness. Feb. 2—A. B. Fall refuses to tes- tify on the ground that he might incriminate himself. Feb. 3—Ex-President Woodrow Wilson dies. _Corporation Lawyers Selected. Jan. 29—Thomas W. Gregory, oil company attorney, and Silas H. Strawn, attorney and director of big corporations, chosen by President Coolidge to prosecute the oil steal cases. Both of them promptly ac- cept. Jan. 29-—Senator Lenroot tries to persuade other members of investi- gating committee that Admiral Rob- ison is a@ sincere man and that the transfer of the oil reserves to Fall’s jurisdiction was’ proper. The &Principal.” Jan. 29—Mcfean receives‘a_ tele- gram. ("ditor in parenthesis): ~ = . Washington, Jan. 29, 1924. “E. B. McLean, Palm Beach: Saw Principal (Calvin Coolidge). Delivered message (to President Coolidge). He (Coolidge) says greatly appreciates and sends re- gards to you and Mrs. McLean. There will be no rocking of boat and no resignations. He (Coolidge) ex- | pects reaction from unwarranted po- litical attacks. F Bennett.” (McLean’s employe). Feb. 3—Mary, employe of Burns’ office. in the department of justice, interpretation wires her husband W. 0. Duckstein, : who is McLean’s secretary, at Palm Beach: “Burns states lawyer friendly to department that an inquiry was on foot to ascertain whether McLean was a regularly appointed dollar-a- year man, and asked me to find out. Department lawyer came to Burns and inquired ... Burns states im- possible to say when*he can get away. Being kept here on Dome hearing. Department liable to be called upon at any time for investi- wes, | and to prepare injunctions Feb, 5, 1924—Sidney Thompson sends Gaston B, Means to Palm Beach, where Means meets McLean and his private secretary, Duckstein. request for resignation of Denby, declaring senate has no such right. Feb. 11--McLean receives a tele- gram from Washington: “X (Attorney General Daugherty) telephoned me last night, said tell you not to worry. Count.” (fra E. Bennett). Feb. 12—Revealed that Strawn, appointed by Coolidge as oil prose- cutor, is an oil attorney. Feb. 12—President Calvin Cool- idge sends the following telegram: “118 Jn X23 Govt fm The White House, Washington, DC., 101&AM Feb 12, 1924 To Edward B B McLean, Palm Beach, Fla. Thank you for your message. You have always been most considerate. Mrs. Coolidge joins me in kindest regards to you and Mrs. McLean. Calvin. Coolidge, . 1029am.” Feb. 14—Bennett wires McLean. “Will have conference with H. D. Gare Daugherty) before 1 o’clock. After conference Bennett, signing himself. as “Count,” wires McLean the same day: Saw X (Attorney General Dangh- erty) for an hour. His direct mes- sage to you is, “Iam at ‘Y’s’ (Cool- - idge’s) elbow and standing at the - guns. All that is possible to do will be done by us, so you should worry. \Delay selection prosecutor. Give Z my love. I don’t want Z. to be dis- turbed so long as I am on the job. You know what to depend upon. The fight is on me and I am ready for them and feeling fine.” Harding Paper Scandal. Feb. 15—Frank H. Vanderlip, for- mer president of National City (Standard Oil) bank in publie speech declares there is rumor afioas that Harding sold his newspaper, the Marion Star, for $550,000 and that the vrice was padded to double the real value of the property. Coolidge appoints Atlee Pomerene as one oil prosecutor. Senate con- firms Pomerene. Cue J. Roberts, other new appointee, denies that he is Standard Oil attorney. Feb. 18—McAdoo declares he had a right to take Doheny’s money and is determined to run for presidency on platform of “Back to Honesty.” Feb. 18.—Denby resigns as secre- fary of navy. Feb. 23—Coolidge approves Harry M. Daugherty as delegate-at-large to republican convention. ; Feb. 24——-McAdoo admits he was to get $1,000,000 from Doheny if suc- cessful in using his influence to x>t Mexican government to surrender to Doheny’s oil company. March 9—Charges are made that department of justice agents were @ctive as provocators of violent out- breaks on the Mexican frontcer in 1920. March 12, 1924—Roxie Stinson ap- pears” before senate committee and tells story of long career of graft led by Jess Smith and Dangherty. March 13—-Gaston Means reveals the most amazing story of govern- ment corruption evr heard. Tells of receiving $100,000 of bribe money from the Mitsui Co., representatives of the Japanese government, in the Standard Aircraft case. Fomenting Mexican . Revolution. March 15—Revealed that in 1921 William Hanson, friend of Albert B. Fall, after making arrangements with officials “higher up” in the UY S. government, went to Mexican bor der and became active in fomenting armed insurrection activities in Mex- ico. Hansen is now chief of the U. S. immigration inspection service at Mexican border, and takes a hand’ in Mexican disturbances, March 15—It is learned that Sen- ator Burton K. Wheeler, “radical” (Sidney Thompson is Daugherty’s|in senate oil investigation committee go-between and “money carrier” | and y the case after Jess Smith’s death, according | against the oil grafters, is 2 to Means.) for the lon pbell Kevin McAdoo Notifies Lenroot. syndicate, the oil 7—McAdoo ment cate in Montana. It is sends letter to “Subpoena for Fall today, return- | em of up the an, — Hughes issues public statement de-|taunted on oil graft, claring that the sale of munitions | shows that democratic has long and guns to Mexico has become a| been from of Bernard and Cleve- ~~. the United States, and gives as his reayon the fact that the gon government has arranged (with ev is & Ga