AN AMAZING STORY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144669, 1 May 1915, Page 6

AN AMAZING STORY.

EX-PRESIDENT ROGPEA’ELT SUED FOR LIREI„ SAHACUSE (N.T.). April 27. Mr. AS’illiam Karnes. one of tlie political loaders, is suing ■ e%-.President Roosevelt for £51)00 damages for libel, on the ground that Mr. Roosevelt demised him (Harues) of being under the thumb of tlm political "bosses." and that he was ready to use his public office for graft' purposes. Mr. Roosevelt admitted, under crossexamination. that while Governor of Mow York State, he was under the thumb of .Senator Platt, and was forced to take orders from Platt, who was the political "boss." ruling with a rod of iron. These orders continued even after ho (.Mr. Roosevelt) became President. Mr. Roosevelt also admitted that ho refrained from authorising legal proceedings against certain trusts because they contributed to his campaign funds. [Tho above message is printed as received. but it is difficult to believe .hat it is a correct statement of tho facts.]