The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1893-01-18
CLARK CLAN COLLAPSED
BRAY'S GREAT SPEECH


HELENA, Jan. 17.-In Q speech, In which
no defined his position with rsmnrkabls
iucidity, Mr.. Bray, the most distinguished
popuiist In tho state, voted to-day for w.
w. Dixon for United States senator. He
was followed by Speaker Mathews. the
other Silver Bow populist. Their action
was complete surprise. II 10 tho senss-
tiou OF the hour. Nothing else 10 talked
about In the crowded hotel lobbies to-
night. Not till he referred to Mr.. Dixon's
honorable career In congress could anyone
form an itiea ~ 10 what Bray was going
to do. Tho separate vote taken In the
house before the joint session met showed
that one Clark man. Smalley, had gono
over to Dixon. and that alono was re-
earied as furnishing enough excitement
Tor one day. Nobody In tho hall was pre-.
pared for what was to come on the joint
ballot.
When his name was reached Mr.. Bray
arose and said: "The Representatives Of
the peoples party In this legislature came
here to act under all circumstances In
harmony with the principles OF that party,
and for the good Of all classes In tho
state. We intend TO be loyal to the party
and true to the cause. Wecame hero, Mr.,
Speaker, under instructions ON the sena-
torial question. A plank In the platform
OF the peoples party obligated us 10 vote
for Mr.. Mulvillo, ana to seek his election
by all honorable means. While do not
impugn the motives OF any man, or criti.
else the action OF any colleague of mine In
this legislature, call the n,ec,ners Of this
body to witness that Mr. S,p~aker and my.
self have sought ever means in our power
10 carry out fa.anfully the instructions
under which 20 were sent here.
Mr. Sreaker, owing to circumstances
thnt arc beyond our control. It becomes .
set,ied fact that the peoples party cannot,
as this time, elect their senator, and II is also
clear that they do not hold the balance Of
power In the Joint body. The situation
ha: become ono Of very grave responsi.
oiiity and the populist members realise
that the duty devolving upon them 10 q
serious one. Under the circumstances in
which We lind ourselves, may say that
Mf. Speaker and myself have diligently
sought the advice and counsel of trusted
men in the ranks Of the peoples party.
| We have also received o very large mum.
Der OF communication from third party
citizens OF Montana aud from prominent
and Trustworthy populists in other states.
All this testimony is In the nature OF in
struction that, IL We cannot elect popu-
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