The Archive · 1930

Bishop Cannon on Lobbying

May Full investigation of activities of Bishop James Cannon Jr. against the Presidential candidacy of ex-Governor Alfred L. Smith was demanded to-day as a result of evidence before the "lobbyist. comjttee" given by Mr. E. C. Jame-ison, New York Republican executive' who admitted contributions of G.3195,000 to anti-Smith groups.

On examination, Mr. Jameson admitted that his record of having given Bishop Cannon G.$65,000 of agree with records kept by Bishop Cannon showing that only G-$17,000 was received. The whole: latter will be investigated. ishop Ainsworth of the Methodist Church meanwhile predicted that charges will be fled against Bishop Cannon at the quadrennial general conference of the church. Bishop Cannon has been a frequent target of Into, one of the most recent attacks having been due to his admitted dealings in the stock market.

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