The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-16

day of anuary. 1899. should be declared
vacant.
None of the charges affecting my per-
sonal honor or which alleged that I lad
personally been guilty of corrupt prae-
tees. have been sustained by the finding
OF the committee.
Conscious OF the rectitude % my own
conduct and after critical examination
OF ali the evidence taken by the commit
tee; convinced that those friends who
were so loyal 20 me during that bitter
contest. did not .resortto dishonorable or
corrupt means to influence the action OF
the members Of the legislature in their
choice OF a senator; yet am unwilling 20
continue to occupy a seat in the senate
Of the United States under credentials
which its committee has declared rests
for their authority upon the acton of a
legislature which was not free and volun-
tary in its choice OF a senator.
''Self-respect and due regard for the
opinion OF my associates and a sense
of duty to the people Of the state Of
Montant. demanded that I should retur-
the credentials under which I am acting
as one Of the representatives N the SEN
ate Of the United States, leaving the
state and her people to take such action
as VIII conserve ard promote ner best
interests in the national council.
Influenced by these considerations. 1
deem it eminently proper. without IN
necessary delay to resign the position o.
United States senator from the staet OF
Montana, to which was CHOSEN by the
49, 49, arraas
the 2sth day OF January. 1888.
with sentiments OF esteem. remain
Respectfully yours, W \. CLARK"
In closing, Mr.. Clark said. with much
emotion:
Mr.. President ! desire in retiring from
the senate to state that ] have here
formed some warm friends. wnom J re-
sret to leave have received fr2me the
honorable presiding officer the most cour-
teous attention. I am deeply sensible q
the generous sympathy and supsort 81
almost ali OF my Democratic colleagues,
and for the cordial good wishes or great
number Of Republican friends l wish 70
express my profound gratitude.
Ms Mr. Clark referred. near the close
Of his speech 10 his desire 20 hand down
TO his children an untarnished name. his
voice broke down with emotion and Il
was with some difficulty that he was able
70 proceed When ne had concluded he
was surrounded by many senators from
both sides OF the chamber. some extend
Ell congratulations. while others silently
wrung his hand.
When order was restored Mr- Chandler
said: In reference TO the statement just
made. l ask that the resolution relating
% the case 20 over until tomorrow. The
request was agreed 70.
Mr.. Ross Cvt) then called up his BIZ
''regula ting appointment to. and remov-
ais from civiI offices IN outlying depend
enc,es OF the United states" and ae-
dressed the senate upon It. he heid that
the Appointments should be non-partisan
and no office-hoider should be removed
without having an opportunity % meet
charges properly made and duly eatae.iah-
ed. Mr. Hale tMainei said he did not
share in the expectations Of SIR Ross -
TO the carrying out Of the perfect pro-
gram marked out By him FOR our insuiar
possessions. The history q colonial
possessions" said he from ire days -
the Romans 20 the present time. IS
history q robbery. pecuiaion. eHtrovae-
ance. wrong doing IN high quarters and
corruption broad and large. j do rot
think that To examples Of today are Eo-
ing to show that the American people are
Il, be exempt from the moHstrous evils
Which always attend q colonial policy.
Tire jauniy way 81 which the American
people have embarked 30 tne en1aspylae
- ool0nisI possessions has certainly re-
ceived rcbuke IN what has been seen
10 happn during the last few months
The senator from Vermont and ] VII be
older than we are How before the ru'e
which has been written down e. all hlst-
Org IS changed ~ the American feDus-
lie"
Mt Ross having called Tor 4 vote On his
hlI Senator Sc5ss VA moved p peaf4
pono the bln in6eaenifeiy IRE ruotIen
was lost. e 70 & u Nss nates that =
calling the ron the clerk omitted the
name q NJ Clark az Montana in8iest-
Ing that 80 sar % the senate = concern
Cd. his reslEnasiea is an 1ae1epte1 fact
ar. Mason ulI} sddressf5 IKE esuata n
q humorous vein - opposition - fhs eiH
The senate a. SD m. adjourned