they were all wrong when they disputed me, with Jordan as their mentor, in 1900 to 

 1904, inclusive. 



(See S. Ex. Doc, No. 98, 59th Cong., 1st sess., pp. 70-82, inclusive.) 



One word in conclusion, as to the status of Dr. Jordan's associate, ex-Secretary of 

 State John W. Foster, as the paid attorney of the land butchers: 



On February 3, 1906, Secretary of State Root informed a senatorial committee which 

 had called on him to urge the prompt action of the department in taking up the unfin- 

 ished business of the Hay-Elliott treaty plan for settlement of this fur-seal question. 

 Mr. Root said, "The lessees have engaged John W. Foster to look after their interests," 

 etc. In other words, that this old diplomatic jobber had been hired to do all he could 

 to prevent action on this Hay-Elliott treaty plan aforesaid. 



Well, action up to date has been prevented. How much longer depends upon the 

 President, from this hour on. 



Henry W. Elliott. 



1437 Grace Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. 



Dr. Stejneger. Mr. Chairman, shall I explain the whole thing ? 



Mr. Elliott. Yes. 



Dr. Stejneger. It is a somewhat lengthy story, but I think per- 

 sonally that it is Mr. Elliott that has tried to make fun of one of my 

 observations 



Mr. Elliott. No, indeed; I have not. 





