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~s 6 Beto as PL AD a ale baggage may be searched at the place where they reside in Hot Springs. Agents anderson and Marshall will rent an automobile at Little Rock, arhansas, for their work in that territory, inasmuch as it would be extremely aifficult for them to travel without their movements being checked if ‘they used other means of transportation. The question of @ contact with the confidential {nformant(Informant A)jat Hot Springs, Arkansas, was discussed in detail. It appears that Agent anderson has known this informant for several years, having worked with him at the time that Agent anderson was a resident azent at Little Rock, Arkanses. Agent in Charge Colvin advised that it appeared possible for Agent Anderson to continue the negotiations with this informant, which had been begun by Agent Colvin. In order that there might be & proper introduction into the subject matter, Mr. Colvin called the inforieant on long distance telephone from this office. He advised him that Agent anderson would see him during the latter part of thia week. Ata later date, if it is found that agent anderson cannot continue the negotiations, proper steps will be taken to have Mr. Col~ vin again proceed to Hot Springs, arkansas. ed the question as tofrewards and payments to informants, who might bring about the appr fension of any of the Subjects in this case. I have instructed agent Trainor to check at various places, especially in the States of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Ohio, regarding out- standing rewards, in addition to those which may be offered by the Federal Government, The question of rewards on the part of detective magazines will also be given consideration. As to the money which "ae tones conference agent in Charge Colvin also rais- ‘might be paid to informants who actually cause the apprehensions, it - fa my understanding th:t the Director has informed agent Anderson that the Division ia willing to pay a confidential informant between $500,00 and $1,000.00, who may cause the arrest of Galatas, Underhill and Floyd. Neturally, these would not be published rewards. Mr, Col- | -~ vin brought up the question that he hed never been informed in writing {7 along these lines. Accordingly, it is suggested that an appropriate i / communication te directed by the Division relative thereto. ~ During the discussion of this case at the conference and during my recent visit to Washington, D.C,, at the conference of Special agente in Charge, I have observed that Division offices apparently are in possession of information regarding this case, which have never been furnished the Kansas City office. It oc- curs to me that letters may have been directed to the Division by Field offices, and that copies have never been furnished the Kansas City office. In addition, it is apparent that memorande have been submitted at Field offices, copies of which have never been furnished the Kansas City office of the Division. I consider it ado