The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-18

OF the time In Butte. ana hHd been en-
gagged In many occupations. the principal
ones OF which were merchandising bank
ing. mining and the reduction Of ores. He
had, he said. taken an active part in pol
tiles especially for the past iften years
Agreed TO Pay the Expenses.
Coming to the campaign OF 1895. he said
he had entered II at the solicitation Of
number OF friends. who had asked me to
help them organize the state against what
was called the DAILY power which 1
agreed to do with their aid and assist
ance." He then referred TO the preifmi-
nary meeting of his friends. the particu-
lars OF which were related by Gov Haus-
er. in which he made the agreement above
related by agreeing to pay all the ex-
psnses IL the others would do the organic
ing and perform the work necessary in
the campaign.
Wanted to Down Daily. -
Relating further the motives actuating
him in entering into this campaign with
few OF the state officers and members
OF the legislature, he said he had sent out
some friends to feel the pulse OF the state
He also stated that Democratic politics in
the state had been running wild for some
years. The Democrats had been fuslng
with Popuiists and silver Republicans.
and he was opposed to such a course. be-
cause II resulted In the nomination OF peo-
pie who were not Democrats. The object
Was TO 30 organize as TO break down the
"one-rnan power" in the state After as
pertaining these facts, the senator said
that he had very reluctantly agreed 10 the
proposition OF his friends and 10 assist
financially. furnishing such funds as were
absolutely necessary. in a prudent way. to
accomplish the object aimed at
Mr.. Clark said that at this preliminary
meeting he had stated distinctly that he
would not be a candidate for the senate.
and that he had not changed his mind ''un-
I'll after the election OF the legislature"
what He Produced.
''Did you, IN accordance with your agree
ment with your friends at this meeting,
make any contribution to tho campaign
fund7' Mr. Faulkner asked
Yes, SIR" was the reply. Some days
after this meeting I gave an amount
which II was estimated would be neces-
sary 10 begin with That amount was
$4,000.
".rhe second contribution was made in
October and amounted to $4,000 In No
vember I contributed 80 600 and after
was elected / gave my son. Charles w.
Clark. a check for $4,000 TO pay expenses
incurred during tho sitting OF the lesis-
la.ure ~ heishs. AFTER ieaving tnat city
mo 'o,u ny ny, on 70 stay ,nete ana set
trnon ~ So. ,s,,,rr,us - nn,.s ea
statement showing dish,rsemsrts
amounting 10 abost this s,,m. These con-
tribuiious were al that were made by
me In connection with that campaign"
Explaining TO Senator Hoar. Mr.. Clark
said that the first contribution of $685.
was necessary in organizing the iegisla-
tive campaign. a great deal Of money be-
ing required TO get voters registered and
10 get them to the polls s.&
Paid Noshsng for votes
did YOU eysr.. asked Mr. r.ulknsr al
reotiy or Indirectly, make any money or
other voluntary contributions to secure the
vote OF any member Of the legislature for
you i"r uhteu states SENATOR
~,,rs.. m,,d,., 49,, a,'. responusu ,ns
ntrsr,,y ~ h,. '1r,ayra.-s.as 49,
"Do you know OF YOUR own personal
knowledge of any money being used 10
corruptly influence votes In your hshalf2"
was the next question. 49,
To this the senator replied,
II DO not There we're plenty OF rumors
about tho expenditure OF money, but I
nave no personal knowledge OF anything
w, MILO pehe uone
Hv oo"srs"'cs otner w'snesses.
sehasor NaAik was ause'ioned concsfning
oons 1917 WIN synA'er "n,.es'1s
anu MAsA HeV'.,' aha nis repored con-
on "sh nepr ssSaeasoh' OF
o'a"' ne ueh'e' having any cohversa-
uun ~''h JACKSON anu Whie admitting
,ANins with "H'eSine anu he"it', ne con-
uaaieted All 'he statements made by them
IN 'her testimony winch would In any
way imphes's MIN with corrupt methods
h INC i"risla'ure' re SAID thst on one
occasion ne hau met MT "htesias ~ the
he'ena Motel when thc iatter had come
10 him. saying u have good news for
you. nave induced senator Anderson to
vote for you.
senator clark said ne had told Whitesids
that he was plensed 10 hear this because
he and Mt Anderson had long been friends