I. A. M. C. Proyp.
ASH INGTON, January 5.?Sensational rumors of a "leak" to Wall Street in advance of President Wilson's peace note were related to the House Rules Committee today by Representative Wood, of Indiana, in support of his resolution for an inquiry. He presented his testimony with the statement that he had nothing but hearsay evidence to offer, and vainly protested against an open session of the committee.
Names and rumored details of the "leak" came thick and fast when Mr. Wood began his story. He mentioned Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson; R. W. Bolling, a brother-in-law of the President; Sernard Haroch, of New York, and various brokerage houses, crediting most of his information to a letter received from "A. Curtis," of New York. This letter, produced later, was written on plain paper, without the writer's address, and up to a late hour today Kenneth Romany, deputy sergeant for the House, in New York, sought for the man. Had been unable in mind any trace of him.
Statements were issued after the committee meeting by Secretary Tumulty and Mr. Bolling flatly denying the allegations against them, and Mr. Tumulty demanding that Representative Wood publicly apologize for mentioning him. Mr.  Wood followed with a statement pointing out that he had desired to testify in private, but that those whose names were the subject or rumor should court the fullest investigation. 