The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

did you have any reference whatever to
the Senatorshlp. or only 10 the organiza-
tion OF the. party?''
My contribution had no reference That-
| ever TO the Senatorship. Il had reference
! TO the situation and TO the political oondi-
| tion CT the State. With reference 10 the
| Senatorship IL was mentioned by former
| Governor Hauser that If We were successful
| in the State elections it would undoubtedly
| lead to my being elected 10 the Senate.
| told him that ] would not allow my name
| to be coupled with the Senato-ship. Mr..
| Neil also made some references to 1t in
similar way He-is-a very enthusiastic
| friend of mine. l told him that the ques-
tiun of my candidacy for the United States
| Senate was not to be considered; that the
! question in my mind was TO rescue the
| State from the power which had been.
| In my opinion. exercised unlawfully and
for selfish motives. ] had no intention at
that time of being a candidate for the
Senate
When did you determine In your own
mind 10 be candidate for the position of
United States SENATOR"
i am not certain as TO the time when
fully decided IL. IL was constantly urged
quently. but do not think fully made up
my mind until after the election in No en-
Der, when the Democrats elected seventy
five out OF the nenty-four members Of the
legislature
did you attend the Legislature when II
met in Helena?r
NO. sir. not in the beginning ] left
New York and reached Montana ! think,
on the list of January, and the Legislature
mo ait h1v 10. - a hur-n
been in Montana when the Legislature
met: ! think / was in Butte at the time
when did you so TO Butte from Helena.
if at all?"
81 think went over on the ith of jan
uary."
Did your friends organize any commit
tee 10 carry cut the purpose of the meet
ing of which you have spoken in reference
TO the -ganizction of the State?"
with the exception OF Mr.. Campbell
they did agree 10 undertake the PROPOSE
ton made that they should attend TO the
organization OF the State and to the dis
bursement of the funds
did you know whether they appointed
special committee for that purpose?'
Il have no recollection of that
The Amount of His Contributions.
State whether. in accordance with your
agreement at that meeting. you made any
contributions; if so. state the amount of
them"
Some days after that l made a contri-
button to the amount that was estimated
TO begin with-s35. o0o''
When did you make the second con-
tribution?''
Il think the second contribution was
made some time in October. II was 3d.
0O0"
Did you make any further contribu-
tions?'
I'm November there was contribution
OF 10000
Anything further"
After / was elected / left Helena in a
day or two. ] told my son TO stay in
Helena until all the bills were settled. On
his return to Butte he stated that the
amount of the disbursements made by
him. which I think were little over
100000. Those four contributions were
all that ] made
But the last one was not a contribu-
tom
No; IL was just TO clear up all the bills.
The object of the first contribution was TO
organize the State for a State convention
which was to be held, and it was estimated
by Mr.. Hauser, Mr.. Nell. and others that |
at least $50. eco would be necessary 10 get |
the votes registered las we have a regis |
irstion Law there). The voters would have |
10 come from great distances TO register |
and afterward TO vote"
Senator Hoar-Did you pay the entire |
cost of that organization out Of your own |
pocket? 49,
Senator Clark-Yes; agreed to do il.
Senator Hosr-Everything
Senator Clark-Yes all that was needed |
In that way.
Senator Hoar-And you we're to pay the
entire cost of that whole election?
Senator Clark-Yes.
Senator Turley-What was the State con-
rention called for?
Senator Clark-To nominate State off,
'ers. two members of the Supreme Court,
md clerk of the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Faulkner-During the time you
we're at Helena did you have any COM
with members of the Legisla- |
ure?
Senator Clark met members OF the
very frequently, every day. al
most ] stopped at the Helena Hotel, which
vas the headquarters OF a large number of
he members of the Legislature, and they
net me there and on the street, and at
receptions. / met large number OF them
very day.
I'm meeting any or these members OF
he Legislature. did you. directly or in
lirectly. offer them or did they accept from |
Tou anything Of a monetary or other val
liable consideration TO influence their votes
is members OF the Legislature for you as
United States Senator"
mo. sir; did not.
Ibid you know. Of your personal knowl-
dye of any corruption in your interest OF
members Of the Legislature
Il did not. There were plenty OF rumors
round, but ] have no knowledge OF any
hing of that kind being done"
a Conversation With Whitesidc.
Did you ever at any time have con-
.ersation with whiteside in room 209 of
he Helena Hotel prior 10 your election
Il don't know as TO the number Of the
DOM. ! had short conversation with Mr.
in a room on the floor where !
''Dld you discuss with him the position of
ny members OF the Legislature relative TO
our candidacy"
IF you will permit me, ! prefer TO state
, a narrative form what took place. ! |
Tds in one room II am not sure whether :
t was in my own room or a room that is !
sed In common as. sort OF parlor) one
aid, i have good news for you ! said. | ,
am glad to hear it, He said, 4 have ,
nally decided Senator Anderson TO veto |
or you. said, i am glad OF that, but
lways counted en- Senator Anderson as
me CT my good friends had knonn
senator Anderson for a number OF years"
49,. l