Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 305, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 December 1917 — Gen. Crozier Reveals His Side Of Gun Scandal [ARTICLE]

Gen. Crozier Reveals His Side Of Gun Scandal

Congressional leaders were returning to Washington Sunday, cutting short their Christmas holidays, to prepare for important work to be undertaken when* Congress reconvenes next Thursday. They expect to deal promptly with proposed new war legislation, particularly that desired by President Wilson in connection with government operation of the railroads, which the president will outline in a special message. Committees investigating war activities plan to work throughout this week, except for New Year’s day. Today the senate military committee will hear Major General Crozier, chief of ordnance, in reply to criticism of Cflonel Lewis, inventor of the Lewis machine gun. Secretary Baker, also will be afforded an opportunity to make a statement on machihe gun questions before the committee closes its ordnance inquiry the returns to clothing and other supplies and cantonment conditions. Investigations of naval affairs will be resumed Thursday by the house naval sub-committee.