The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-06

tufficient on which TO base notion IL 1t
was deemed advisable to dismiss this peti-
tion from further notice by this committee.
This startling fact is sought to be ex-
cused by the petitioners. so far as the
courts and juries Of the State OF Montana
are involved, by the allegation, that IN the
vicinage where the offence is alleged to
have been committed neither the courts
nor the iuries can be relied upon to carry
out the hopes or to crafty the ambition of
those who are controlling this prosecution.
win not the broad experience of the mem
bers OF this committee draw the reason
able inference from this fact that the ub-
lie sentiment of the State has weighed the
merits of this case in the balance. and that
the public judgment has found it TO be
wanting in every element that could appeal
to or stimulate the active interest of the
law-abiding citizens of Montana?
The more closely this memorial is
aualyZed. the more thoroughly is the judg-
ment convinced that we are confronted by
a private not public prosecution. VINO
are the petitioners who have brought these
charges to the attention of the Senate?
Who are the prosecutors who seek TO ar
ray testimony against the good name OF
many of the prominent citizens of Mon
tana? Are there no honest Republicans
in that State? Are there no patriotic DEM
ocrats in Montana, except those employed
hv or connected with what is known as
the DAILY faction, whose Indignation would
have been aroused and whose energies
would have been enlisted in any attempt
tv vindicatc the purity of elections, If
those who have made these reckless and
wholesale charges Of bribery and corrup-
tiur, could have inspired them With CONT
dclce ia the integrity of their purpose and
the truthfulness of the accusations? Not
Republican appears upon this petition.
Net an anti-Daly Democrat has counte-
nanced this proceeding.
None have demanded your interposition,
but those who obey the dictates of the de-
feated leader of that faction in the State
The explanation of this remarkable fact
viii clearly unfold the evidence is intro
duced. 1t will then be realized that this
prosecution was conceived in the womb OF
personal malice, rocked in the cradle OF
personal hate. and nourished with the milk
drawn from the breast OF corruption and
perjury. until it reached the portals of this
august and impartial tribunal
Mr. Chairman aud Senators. before
final Judgment is reached, we have every
confidence in the assertion that each OF
you viii have become satisfied. and that
each viii fully realize that the influences
which have controlled this prosecution, did
not rest upon the Foundation of public NOR
ais, the integrity of the membership OF
this, the highest legislative tribunal. nor
is it controlled by a desire TO maintain the
purity OF the election OF Senators, but that
in its ultimate solution. you will find your
-aIx.u Sr.,ra~4tai lyhifgrE IN
the trial of an unfounded charge made by
a defeated faction, against legally and
an honestly elected Senator.
1T il but Just TO you and to Senator
Clark, that / should call your attention to
the further fact that either directly or in
directly. three Investigations have occur
red involving these charges; first, by the
Legislature; secondly By the grand jury,
and thirdly. by the supreme court teach of
which was fully explained.
The Plan Of Defence Outlined.
Mr. Chairman. having given you brief
outline OF the political situation IL Mon
tana. and of those matters which must
have attracted your attention in the me-
mortal which is now before you, at your
request. EIr. Chairman. l shall endeavor
10 present to the committee 4 concise out
line OF the defence that I'll be relied upon
By Senator Clark. in reply to the charges
preferred against him.
First That in the Senatorial contest
OF 1898. the faction Of the Democratic par
ty that stands sponsor for the charges
preferred against Senator Clark. conceived
the idea of springing upon the LegisIa-
ture pretended exposure of bribery and
corruption. by presenting in open session
sum of accommodated nv 1ap1are
ton that II was received from the friends
OF Senator Clark for the purpose of de-
the members Of that body. Ii
failed In 1893, because of the abEence OF
a Whiteside. or his equal, but vas re-
membered. and the idea was consummat-
ed in the contest in 1899. It cannot rank
as a novelty in politics but it has the
merit Of boldness and unblushDg efIront-
cry.
second. That relying upon this pretend
ed exposure to defeat Senator C!ari's cleo
ton in December. 1898, the leader of this
faction. assumed the character of a prophet
and declared: If Clark shows his head In
that Legislature. or if he is nominated.
would he heard to drop which
would drive Clark and his friends out OF
the State
Third. That before and after the meet
ing foundation for this pretended expos
urc. the political manipulators and the ac-
tive agents of this faction. proclaimed |
through the press controlled by il, and i'm !
their individual conversations, that it was
the purpose OF Senator Clark to secure his
election through corruption and bribery.
Fourth. That Immediately before or at
the meeting Of the Legislature, certain
agents Of this faction perfected an orgaui-
zation. which, In law, constituted a crimi-
nal conspiracy, 10 carry out the idea
which was conceived In 1899; that with the
view OF giving color to, and the appearance
of truth TO this pretended exposure, the
In this criminal conspiracy re-
sorted TO fraud. falsehood, and treachery
hoping by these means TO carry out tho
prophecy OF their leader that something
would be heard TO drop that wodld
drive Clark and his friends out 81 tie
state.
Fifth. That the day before the ballot |
ng for Senator was to commence, the cur |
ain was raised, presenting TO the view !
OF the members OF the Legislature a tab |
eaux yivant, which thess schemcrs for J
ten days and nights had exerted their |
united energies 10 present. with view
10 startlc and disorganize the friends OF |
Senator Clark. and those VINO had not YET /
themselves on the Senatorial /
question. They were disappointed in the |
eject il produced. II was received with |
GOODNESS. and inspired only sentiments Of 1
disgust. which are incident to unnatural 1
acting and a vulgar effort to deceive The |
OF this theatrical exhibition were /
rendered desperate by its failure We will |
follow them in their efforts to perpctratc /,
even a gravcr crime than that which so
.irnai1v failed From the time OF their l
their utmost energies have |
been devoted, 10 strengthening their pre-
tended case of corruption. by suborning |
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