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Bryan Charge of Road Deficit Held Baseless I’alhr and Misleading Charges Injured State's Credit, In vestigating Committee Asserts. The charges made by Governor Charles 'W. Bryan that huge deficits existed in state funds are without foundation. The broad publicity given to them, hecause they were ut lered by the governor of the state, has Injured the credit of Nebraska and dowered the standing of the state government in (he eyes of the rest of the nation. 1 his Indictment of Governor Bryan Is brought by the special senate In vestigating committee appointed to lool{ into tlie charges made by the governor shortly after his inaugura tion., l'"or the first few months nf his administration Governor Bryan gave muoR of his time to throwing slurs at ''lh<j; previous administration” and bringing charges of maladministra tion. ■ Conspicuous among these 'vesp accusations that huge deficits exislitjd in state funds. In order to make his point “stick” the (governor for a considerable per ind failed to send the requisite vouch eis ‘upon which to receive the funds available at Washington in connec tion with federal aid road work. This littpr feature of his activities was'ex posed at the time by The Omaha Bee and he was forced to take steps whlph finally resulted in the payment of hundreds of tiiousands of dollars due jtor road work. 'Commute Submits Report. The general charges that deficits oxistied were turned over to a com mittiPe appointed by the state senate, composed of Senators John W. Rob blnsrof Omaha, republican; George Wilkjlns of Emerson, republican, and W. B. Banning of Union, democrat. The committee worked diligently for months and Its report submitted to day was unanimously adopted and beni-B the signatures not only of the two republican members but of the democratic member as well. In ; Its concluding paragraphs the report of the committee recites: ‘“Che committee is of the opinion that'lthe governor’s cnarges in his messages are without proper founda tion,' ore extremely misleading and do dot state the facts ns recorded In the offices of the state treasurer and state, auditor. "Clpvernor Bryan, in the opinion of 1 lie committee, by alleging large de .-— flclencies In the funds of the state departments that did not actually ex ist then or since, lias discredited the true financial standing of the state as the state government is in excel lent financial conditions and has been so for years." One of the striking features of the j report is a recital of the contempt with which Governor Bryan treated the committee. Upon four different occasions Bryan was invited to ap pear before the committee and sub mit the facts and figures upon which he had based his charges of deficits In the state funds. All of these In vitations he ignored. He sent to the committee instead long rambling let ters in which he quoted figures for which ho gave no authoritative source. In these letters he did not even refer to the fact that Ills per sonal . ppearanc® before the commit tee was requested. In each of these letters the figures were different from those in the oth er letters and tho committee in dis gust was compelled to finally close its sessions without the appearance of Bryan and without any help from him. The committee members went over nil of tho records of the state, examined a number of state officers and based upon the figures thus ob tained, its report recites that instead of a deficit there was in the state funds on June 30 last a balance of $410,844.23. On this date there were outstand ing charges against the state road funds of $273,522.88. Much of these charges, however, were for work In process of completion and for which bills would not be submitted until the work was finished. Therefore this figure could in no way be called a deficit c.s It would be taken care of through receipts that would come Into the treasury In time to meet the bills when submitted. Humorous Feature. A humorous feature of the findings of the committee isfin the many dif ferent figures given by Governor Bryan at different times os to the amount of the deficit yvhlch he charged. At one time he charged that there was a deficit of $295,000, again that it nmountted to $581, 513.47, at another time that It amounted to $2,225,000, and again that it amounted to $4,040,3S7.93. In cluded In these varying amounts were alleged dlfteits In both the state road fund and in the general funds. All of the charges the committee unanimously finds were without foundation and that their publication was an injury to the state. Further, the committee finds that if there had been in fact a deficit in the state road funds, or the dnnger of a deficit, Governor Bryan at all times had the matter of road expendi tures under his control. There is a clause In all road contracts which gives the state an effective whip handle. Had Bryan used this whip Mil,. . ■ -—■ • handle he could have put an Imme diate stop to road work that he thought was running over the funds available. This clause in the con tracts is as follows: "This proposal Is made with the understanding that tlie various items of work may be necessarily increased or decreased, and that the unit prices will apply to the increased or decreased quantities as fully as to the estimates of quantities herein given." Even the item of $371,000, which the committee finds has run over the funds on hand on June 30,'could have been cut out had Bryan acted under this clause. The Inference Is that Bryan either did not know that this clause was In the contracts as he should have known or ho purposely permitted the contracts to run on with the intent of having an apparent basis of complaint. On this point the committee states: “Under this clause, It. can be seen that the highway contracts in force when Governor Bryan came into of fice were not binding upon the state as to quantities, so that if the gov ernor had any reason to believe that the cost of the work contemplated under these contracts would be greater than the funds provided for payment, lie had the power to adjust the contracts so as to keep within the funds he considered available.” The unreliability of Governor Bryan's estimate is Indicated In the appendix to the committee's report, in which appears the committee's correspondence with the governor in its effort to have hini appear before it. The committee asked that he testify in support of an allegation that there was a deficit of $1,167,000 in the highway funds and a deficit of $2,225,000 in the state treasury. In stead of meeting the committee and furnishing facts as requested, Gov ernor Bsyan, the committee's file shows, sent it copies of reports made by subordinate officials, one of which asserts the existence of a $295,000 deficit In the highway funds. A week later, In response to a further request, the governor addressed a letter to the committee in which he alleged a deficit of $581,000 In the various state funds. The statement was unsup ported by evidence or records and the committee finally gave up hope of reconciling the governor’s self con flicting charges. The committee's figures are based upon cash receipts.' It has taken no account of belated revenue, uncol lected on June 30, but nevertheless due the state and, to a very large extent, paid within a few months. If thiH were counted as a resources of the treasury, the balance would be materially higher than the figures cited. On this point the committee says: "The governor, in his messages to the legislature and in his communi cation to the committee, in figuring his alleged deficits, has persistently failed to fairly take into account out standing resources of the state, the larger portion of which lias been col lected since he made his charges, so that, he has not shown fair offsets against his estimates of the state's liabilities for any given period..” Another ludicrous feature of the re port is containfed in the copies of letters attached. One of these letters is from Governor Bryan and in it he reveals his partisan political bias in the entire transaction. This letter is dated January 24. 1924, and contains the following statement: "I (submitted to the legislature all the information which It had been possible for me to obtain from the heads of the departments directly under my charge. The heads of these departments were hold over officials from the former administration, and it was not until after they had been replaced that I was able to find out the true condition of the public road funds and other finance matters con tained in these messages.” This was the final statement re ceived from Governor Bryan. In which he contradicted all of his previ ous charges of deficits, finally setting the figure at $581,513.47. Even this figure has been shown to be without foundation by the committee report which also exposes the governor's effort to cover up his previous imagin ings by blaming the difference in al leged deficits' upon "hold-over officials from the former administration,” who had to be "replaced” before he could get the "proper” figures. Flames Sweep Farm. Callaway, Oct. 16.—A blaze origi nating from burning a bunch of weeds caused a serious fire in the Walter JIunse farm, northwest of here. Neighbors aided in putting out the fire. Considerable damage was done. ARMISTICE SIGNED IN PARTY BATTLE (Continued From Pace One.) had not jurisdiction in the rase and that the postmaster had not been named a party to the suit. Reserves Decision. Justice Stephens was not particular impressed by cither his argument or Attorney Coffy’s reply and reserved decision on the objection Until after Saturday's hearing. In the meantime La Folletto mail is being held up at the postoffice. No delivery has been made since yesterday afternoon and no delivery will be made until the court has established to the satisfaction of the postmaster the proper recipient of letters addressed to La Folletto head quarters. That was at I. An hour and a half later Mattley, Coffey and Mutz were before Justice W. A. Hawes, who issued the writ of replevin which checkmated Mutz yesterday. The justice did not even take the judicial chair. Mauley announced that an agreement had been reached and asked the court to dismiss the writ. The court graciously acceded. Tonight a constable Is in posses sion of La Follette property and will remain in possession until the fate ful Saturday hearing, Harrison has promised Mutz that he will not touch the disputed prop j i rty. Mutz has promised Harrison that the constable will be the sole guardian. Mutz lleady to Fight. I And Harrison has further prom ' ised that he will abide by the decl slon of Justice Stephens. Not so Mutz. If Justice Stephens finds against him the district court will hear from him and, if that is neces sary to "secure vindication," the state supreme court. Harrison, apparently unperturbed by Mutz' action, late this afternoon carefully exhibited a telegram from Kansas announcing the resignation of the state chairman In that state. "I recommended it." he said, and the quizzical smile that is his usual expression crinkled up around his i eyes. "Harrison wants to lie the whole show," Mutz told a friend this morn ing. And, with the telegram from Kansas to add to the Internecine troubles of Da Follette's leaders there was no one here tonight to argue the question with the dismissed Nebraska chairman. OMAHANS AID BRIDGE RITES (Continued From For* One.) and southeastern South Dakota, there were many bands. On^hans who came to Yankton by fecial train marched, wearing white riats and carrying umbrellas of Ak-Sar-Ben —————————————— colors. It was a gala occasion. There were more specehes. amplified many times by microphones. "It is glorious,” beamed "Miss Ne braska" enthusiastically, and her de scription was echoed by hundreds of others, "to think that I have taken part in such an Important historic event.' "Yes, and it was wonderful of you to come all the way from Omaha to take part In it.” replied “Miss South Dakota,” hugging Miss Nebraska im pulsively. It seemed quite fitting that "Miss Nebraska" and "Miss South Dakota" should become such firm friends. Yankton streets were lined six deep , to witness the parade. In addition to marchers and bands and automobile*-, were the specially constructed Yank ton floats. "It Is Yankton's biggest day," stu*J Mayor Wyman, "Omaha and Nebraska have done much to make it so.” " ■ OMAHA MINNEAPOLIS LINCOLN < HAAS J NEW YORK ?-—5 BROTHERS S ~~--'? ®-® Now Commanding the Attention of Every Thoughtful Dress Buyer in Omaha—Our ; | October Dress Sale! 1 :: i_ ; \ An occasion for decidedly in tensified value-giving, an event which involves several hundred i fresh crisp new Dresses of the regular Haas Brothers style • and quality being offered at i prices which we believe to be j the lowest that local retailing j will afford this season. I Flannel and Jersey DRESSES Top notch styles, the new and ;; wanted things. Both plain and j • j-j > novelty plaids and stripes. -j Values to $15 Just a few remain. You’ll have e to hurry to share in this offer. j,t ■ j $885 :: I Beautiful Silk and Wool DRESSES Styles of the moment, each one a real success, fashioned from the most desirable silks as well as Botany Flannel and twills. Dresses That Are Genuine $25 Values If you desire to share in rtk gA A| Q the season’s most execp- ^ I fl Q tional values we urge you ’> I .j to be here tomorrow. Ev- I ■ ery favored color. ® m Delightful New Silk and Wool DRESSES j No finer styled dresses gn gA O C can he found at any price. T >4*^ The range is broad and W I varied, represent ing M iS modes for street, after- Mmma p noon, dinner and semi- j| formal wear. d Twice this price is about the true worth of these splendid dresses. All sizes 14 to 40. A Wonderful Disposal of EVENING AND PARTY DRESSES Dainty, bewitching frocks. A field for choosing so i j brq/ul that it will prove n delightful task. A few j j have become slightly mussed from showing, others j are odd sizes. If you can be fitted the values will i • ! prove the greatest you have ever shared in. Many Party Dresses Reduced to Less Than One-Half i—Haas Brokers-[ : ; The Shop BROWN ffhY WnmPtl 10TH AND j BLOCK 109 f V Umi n DOUGLAS _r ! RADIO | __—' Program for Friday. October 17. (Courtesy of Radio Digest.) Ilv Associated Press. WGR. Buffalo. 319: 6:30, music; 6:30. news; 7:45. political address; 8, concert; 9:30. elocutionist; 10, dance. WQJ. Chicago, 448: 7, concert; 10 k\VGN, Chicago Tribune, 370: 6, concert; 8, concert. 10, orchestra. WL8, Chicago. 345: 6:30, organ. 6.4^ 10, song*, orchestra, quartet, lu 1 laid farm program; 10, orchestra. diarnu. AY FA A, Dallaa News, 476 : 5:30*9:3'' WOC, Davenport. 484: 7. Sandman 7:20, educational lecture; 4, musical. WHO, Dta .Moines, 626. 7:30-9. ci»n cert. WWJ, Detroit News, 617: 6, News or chestra, Wendell Hall. WBAP. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 7:30-8:30, college concert; 9:30-10:1 music. WDAF, Kansas City Star, 411: 4:;0 string trio; 6-7. 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