The big financiers were looked to for campaign funds.

They were represented by henchmen in the State assembly and senate.

The governor and the treasurer were foot-free; but there were other influences--prestige, friendship, social power, political ambitions, etc.

The big men might constitute a close corporation, which in itself was unfair; but, after all, they were the legitimate sponsors for big money loans of this kind.

The State had to keep on good terms with them, especially in times like these.