The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-27

W NiLeSlGe. ana mad Known MT. N4dTk q
long time. He first contributed to the
campaign when 1t was organized to the
extent OF about $4,000. later to the extent
of $500 also $500 in Deer Lodge county
and $50 on various other occasions.
spent No Money to Defeat Clark.
He had never. he said. sought to COM
pei miners employed by him to vote ac-
cording to his sentiments. AS to White
side, he said he had given him nothing
for the purpose OF defeating Clark
Did you ever, during the session OF
the legislature, give any money toward
the defeat Of Mr.. Clark"
mo. did not; not one dollar" Mr.. Daily
replied.
Contradicts Corbetts Testimony.
He detailed the conversation with Mr..
Corbett in the Hotel Netherlands. differ
ing entirely with the statement made by
Corbett. He said he told Corbett that he
did not think Clark would seriously urge
his candidacy for the senate, as he could
not be elected
DAILY denied he had used the language
attributed to him by Corbett. that II
Clark's name made its appearance you
will hear something drop"
Did Not Put Up the $4,000.
DAILY was asked as to the $4,000 which
Is on deposit with the committee and is
alleged to have been bride money.
He said he knew nothing about this
money, and had nothing to do with adj
yancing 1t. as had been intimated. He also
specifically denied the statement Of a for
rner witness that DAILY had told him every
man who supported Clark would be de-
nounced as a boodler and bride taker.
Never Approached Legislators.
did you ever seek to influence members
Of the legislature as 70 the election of
United States senator"
NO sir"
"Did you ever seek to influence the jul
dietary Of Montana IN that connection
No sir ] never got close enough to
them for anything OF that kind"
Paying Expenses of Prosecution.
Are. you one Of the contributors to-
ward this prosecution"
Yes, answered Mr. DAILY.
He went on to say that after Clark's
nomination he CClark) had charged that
he was the subject Of conspiracy"
Daily said he concluded to permlt,the mat
ter to be thoroughly investigated
Contributions to Campaign Fund.
To questions by Mr.. Hoar, Mr.. DAILY
said the $3.50 which he had contributed
from time 10 time in response TO circulars
stating their needs, and was for usual
campaign expenses. II had nothing 10
do with the senatorial contest.
Mr.. Daily said Nj. Campbell, Mr. White
side and several others OF the state cont
mittee, were those who Joined him in pros
ecuting this case, There was to be = con
tribution to cover expenses for hiring law
yers, expenses OF witnesses. etc
How much have you contributed thus
far?" asked Mr.. Hoar.
II have not the checks he replied hut
1t amounts TO between $50 go and 81 900
He explained this was used for the *
penses OF the prosecution. 1t was paid over
to Mr.. Campbell
Mr.. Campbell stated to the committee
that when he took the stand he would giYe
full details OF this matter
Participation In Elections.
Mr.. Faulkner then directed the cruss-
examination. His first question related 10
Mr.. Days participation in various local
elections OF Montana This. the witness
said. did not extend beyond Silver Bow
and Deer Lodge counties, as his business
interests took him there most, He knew
little as 10 what was going on elsewhere,
beyond what he saw in the papers.
When asked Il he knew that MIR, Clark
became candidate because Of fraudulent
primaries Mr.. DAILY said this could not be
the case. as the primaries we're not fraud
ulent and were not so attacked until Ir
Clark had been defeated at one Of tie
county conventions.
Mr.. DalV said he did not know the 9TH
er contributors 10 the campaign eN-
penses. lie understood Mr., Clark gave
$500 As 20 the campaign in Silver Bow,
he said he thought the candidates fur
nlshed most OF the money Tle had given
81 800 10 Silver Bow, and the candidates
had taken care of the rest.
That was a small contribution" said
Yes. said Mr. DAILY. Il was not much
interested"
Then when you are Interested" pur-
sued Mr. Faulkner, you pull out more
freeIyT'
IT depends how much I am interest
ed answered Mr.. DAILY
The witness preserved a smiling face
throughout the Investigation.
Secretary Made Advances.
Mr. DAILY said hts secretary had made
the advances 20 prosecute this case He
himself was sick. 50 that after being
present AT the conference. when the
afteomont to contribute was made. he
tD'd his secretary to advance the sums
go MIR Campbell as Il became necessary
Vie DAD NOT place limit cn tho adj
Naufe- lfr kept mo personal account ~
20, hnt three or four DAYS ago he tpIe-
gf2phed from NeW York 60 the book
keeper al Anaeooda and learned that the
amount was 500 ooo 10 81 oN iie said his
prowise so contribute was after Mr.
Clark had accused him ana others Of a
vtllainous conspiracy
NJ. DAILY explained HIS acquaintance
with Whteside. who had built block al
interested.
Has M Iii-FccIipz Towards Clark,
Mr. Faulkner again took the witness
over the conversation with Corbett and
Mr.. DAILY once more denied the CONVEX
satiou as given by Corheft He denied
ever having said that Clnrk's friends
would Dc sent 90 the panitantiary
II have not the slightest personal feel
Ing sgainst Mr.. Clark or the members OF
his family" declared Mr DAILY. "and any
statement of that kind f. a vTiiainous iie "
Members " the committee suggested
that no testimony hRa been given that Mr.
ny
But Z am sealing With that chaps
questions. answered Mr. Daiy. amid
ruag 20 his designation ~ Mr. Faulkner
as THAT cha."
HAD No Conversation Win CnIIen,
Mr DAILY declared he knew nothing OF
saving anything more 90 state SEN
ator cullen before tho meeting % the Egg
stature, telling him tCnllenl that he
haNl ~aait be on the TRAIN the next DAY.
Cullen vas then conductor Of the North
ern Pacific railroad and Mr. DAILY said
" was nor probable that ne would have
discussed the senatorial question With him.
lndec1 At Was quite positive hc had never
told Mr. cullen that any man who voted
for Clark would he published as a tou8.
ler and q hrsae t9ker~ re remembered
casually talking WIKI cullen as ne rassel
through The train. hus no reference whst-
ever bad Been naie 90 the senatorial
question.
Z am sure o., that" said Mr. Dalv ~r
! Vas not sufficiently interested IN the
subj 81 that tiwr
Mr. DAILY ASP ieria7 outhoriziur The
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