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March 3, 1921
The Cordele Dispatch And Daily Sentinel
Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Washington on March 3, Senator McLean of the Senate Banking Committee responds to retiring Comptroller John Skelton Williams' resignation letter accusing him of blocking confirmation, defending his actions and referencing Williams' poor reaction to the November election.
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MCLEAN REMINDS WILLIAMS OF FALL ELECTION RESULTS
SENATOR FLINGS BITTER WORDS AT RETIRING CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
Washington, Mar. 3.—Chairman McLean of the senate banking committee struck back at John Skelton Williams, retiring comptroller of the currency who in his letter of resignation to the president, made public last night, charged that the senator had prevented his confirmation by the senate.
"Williams had every opportunity to disprove the charges against his confirmation," McLean said in a formal statement. "Weeks were occupied in the taking of testimony. The hearings were public and the testimony printed.
The committee voted against reporting his nomination back to the senate and as chairman of the committee it was my duty to act accordingly.
"It is now Williams privilege to abuse the court and as that court was composed of senators. it is to be expected that he will have the cordial cooperation of the chief executive. Outside of Williams reprehensible conduct in office, it must be borne in mind that there was an election last November and his letter to the president would indicate that he is a poor loser."
SENATOR FLINGS BITTER WORDS AT RETIRING CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
Washington, Mar. 3.—Chairman McLean of the senate banking committee struck back at John Skelton Williams, retiring comptroller of the currency who in his letter of resignation to the president, made public last night, charged that the senator had prevented his confirmation by the senate.
"Williams had every opportunity to disprove the charges against his confirmation," McLean said in a formal statement. "Weeks were occupied in the taking of testimony. The hearings were public and the testimony printed.
The committee voted against reporting his nomination back to the senate and as chairman of the committee it was my duty to act accordingly.
"It is now Williams privilege to abuse the court and as that court was composed of senators. it is to be expected that he will have the cordial cooperation of the chief executive. Outside of Williams reprehensible conduct in office, it must be borne in mind that there was an election last November and his letter to the president would indicate that he is a poor loser."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Senate Confirmation
Political Dispute
Comptroller Resignation
Election Results
Banking Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
Mclean
John Skelton Williams
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mclean
John Skelton Williams
Location
Washington
Event Date
Mar. 3.
Story Details
Chairman McLean defends his role in blocking John Skelton Williams' confirmation as comptroller, criticizing Williams' resignation letter accusing him and referencing the November election as evidence of Williams being a poor loser.