The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-11

mittee left the chamber. the doors were
closed and bolted and sentnels were
stationed in the corridor that strangers
and inquisitiye persons might not approach
too near. At noon the doors were opened
and the several members of the commit
tee announced in reply to questions:
The committee by a unanimous vote
has determined TO report adversely to
Senator Clark"
The report viii recite that Senator
Clark was not duly elected. There is a
contention as to whether a majority or a
twO-thirds vote will be required TO I'M
seat Senator Clark, but the current of
opinion appears to be that this may be
done by a MAJORITY vote of the Senate,
the expulsion being not for any cause aris-
ing after election. but by reason Of the
declaration of the committee that there
was not lawful election.
Regret at the Capitol.
Because Of the magnificent defense OF
Senator Clark. by Mr.. Faulkner, there is
general regret at the Capitol that the
former Senator from West Virginia was
defeated. Because OF Senator Clark's
courtesy and gentleness to all those who
have come in contact with him, and be-
cause Of the malicious hatred of his per-
sonal enemies there is general regret
at the Capitol that he has lost before the
committee.
Senator Clark was in the cloak-room on
tie Democratic side of the Senate cham
Der when the Judgment of the committee
was announced to him. He was uumoyed
by the news. There was no sign Of disap-
pointment in his manner. He said. quietly
and calmly, Il am, OF course. surprised"
Senator Clark declined to discuss his
future course. On this point he desires
time for due consideration and for con-
sultatiOn with his friends. II is said in
some quarters that he Intends to tender
his resignation before the report Of The
committee is presented to the Senate. but
Senator Clark has authorized no statement
Of this character. During the afternoon
he had 2 long conference with former Sem
ator Faulkner
The report will be prepared by Senator's
Chandler and Turley. Il will contain no
reflection upon the personal probity and
integrity Of the Senator 1t viii not re-
cite that he was personally guilty Of a
single act of bribery or that he knew
that any wrong was committed in his be
half by his friends. II will contain some
severe criticism upon the methods en-
ployed in the prosecution CT Senator Clark
by the agents Of Marcus DAILY. II will. ia
particular, condemn Representative Camp
bell Of Montana. who acted throughout the
hearing as counsel-in-c chief fer the Daily
forces and who was repeatedly accused
by counsel for defence and in three in
stances by witnesses with sub0-natioa OF
perjury. II viii contain no complimentary
reference TO Frederick Whiteside. who, il
his testimony be true, was an iuf0rm5r.
but who was charged with perjury by the
defence.
The committee spent two hours in dis
cussion Of the case before taking a ballot.
Senator Harris inclined toward Senator
Clark in that he said he believed that he
was the victim of oyerzealous friends. He
could not overlook the vast expenditure
OF money in the interest OF Senator Clark.
but as an eNtenuating circumstance he
cited the large expenditure Of money
against the defendant. He declared that
no matter how indiscreet Senator Clark
course had been, il was not as reprehensi-
bic as The conduct Of Campbell and White
side but unfortunately. those gentlemen
were not on trial before the committee
He insisted that if the report was to be
adverse to Senator Clark it should do him
the justice OF reciting the questionable,
and in many instances the contemplate.
tactics employed in drumming up evidence
and In prosecuting the charge.
Senator McCOmas was strong in his con-
demuation Of the prosecution. and in his
expressions OF sympathy and respect for
Senator Clark as a man. Senator Pettus
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conservative men OF ability who have .
followed inns remarkable case give IT rs /
their opinion that the charges against th1 /
Clark campaign managers were upheld on |
the mcrest circumstantiIl evidence. and a |
great amount Of unreliable aud question I
able testimony. There was one important /
contention On the part OF Nr FauIkncr |
counsel for Senator Clark. which h. was /