The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-21

WASHINGTON Feb. Senator Clark
today continued and completed his testi-
mony before the senate committee on
elections, but his testimony did not at
tract as much attention as that Of other
witnesses who were heard during the
day.
The other witnesses were Frank Cor
bett. of Butte, recalled; E. C. Day, who
was the Clark leader on the floor Of the
Montana house of representatives, and
John E. Welcome, who was general
manager for Mn Clark. Mr.. Welcome
did not take the stand until late. and his
examination in chief was not completed
when the committee adjourned for the
day. He made a general and specific de-
NAL of all the allegations made by White
side and others. - 81
Denials were made In response to ques-
lions by Mr. Faulkner. and the witness
uniformly answered. 81 did not" mo"
or Nothing like that occurred
Mr. Day admitted having accepted a
present of 5000 from Mr. Clark, and said
he understood that it was given as a tes-
timonial and as compensation for his
services. T.
The oath Of office, as member Of the
house was read, and seemed to produce
quite an impression upon some Of the
committee.
Mr. Corbett and Justice Piggott were
confronted for a brief period early in the
day, and in a rather dramatic manner.
They both testified concerning a mort
gage held by Mr. Corbett, and there was
40 ~, sto&n anto
While on the stand. In response to Sem
ator Chandler, Senator Clark said he
wanted the control of the legislature in
order that we might have some recog-
milton Of our personal rights, because If
Daily and his following We're ito have
control property was not safe nor lie
enjoyable" He continued, saying that
the Days had deprived people. especially
in Silver Bow county, OF their right to
choose for themselves in many ways.
and that the boycott was a common
weapon against those who did not recog-
nize the Daily power. He thought also
that the DAILY people were determined to
control the county officers for the purpose
of perpetuating their political control,
and to prevent this was one OF the mo-
tives of himself and his friends. His own
candidacy had not been an Issue in the
legislative election.
DALY'S TREACHERY.
At Senator Chambers Instance Mr..
Clark related particulars concerning his
former political contests. He said that
in his contest for congress in 1888 Mr..
DAILY had promised up to the night before
election TO support him, but when the
voting began the shift dbosses in the
Daily mines were found to be literally
provided with pastors. which they placed
over his name, in the interest of MT. Car
ter. The result was his defeat by a large
majority. q. 81
THAT was the first chapter in the story
of treason.' he said;f
.Of Course said Senator Chandler,
Senator Carter knew nothing OF that
pasting arrangement
Il don't know, I am sure" responded
Senator Clark II never investigated
that ss
st refuse to believe It'll responded the
chairman %
Senator Clark was finally excused at
3:45 p. M, and Hon. E. C. Day, of the
Montana house of representatives, who
was the Clark candidate for the speaker
ship of the house, was called to the
stand. He said he had been nominated
as a friend Of Senator Clark, and then
detailed the particulars Of the presenta-
ton to him of $1,000 from Mr.. Clark.
while was member Of the legisla-
ture,' he said, mo man ever approached
or offered me any money, but the day
after the legislature adjourned Mr.. Da-
wilson came to my Office. saying he had
come to express Mr. Clark's thanks for
my services and to present me a testi-