Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-16
SENATOR CLARK
RESIGNS HIS SEAT.
Continued from Page I.

had personally been guilty of corrupt
practices have been sustained by the
finding OF the committee.
Conscious OF the roctitude of my own
conduct. and after Il critical eXamina-
ton Of all the evidence taken by the
committee; convinced that these friends
who We're so loyal to me during that
bitter contest did not resort to dshon-
orable or corrupt means to influence
the action of the members OF the Leg
islature in their choice of n Senator;
yet 1 am unwilling to continue to oc-
cupy seat in the Senate of the United
States under credentials which it's COM
Tnittee has declared rests for their au-
thority upon the action Of n Legisla-
ture which was not free and volun-
tary in its choice of a Senator.
self respect and due regard for the
opinion OF my associates, and n sense
OF duty to the people of the State of
Montana. demand that I should return
the credentials under which l am act
ing as one of the representatives in the
Senate Of the United States leaving the
State ana her people to take such ac-
ton as will conserve and promote her
best interests in the National Council.
Influenced by these considerations, l
deem it cminently proper. without .un-
necessary delay, to resign the position
OF United States Senator. from the
"
chosen by the Sixth Legislative AS
sembly of Montana on the 2Sth day of
January. 1899.
with sentiments of esteem. I re-
main
"Respectfuliy yours.
(Signed) ''W. y. CLARK"
The case then. on Mr. Clark's request.
went over until tomorrow. SIr. Ross
urged his bill regulating appointments
and removals from civil officers in out
lying dependencies. Mr. Hale (Maine)
called attention to the ''monstrous
evils" which always have attended
colonial policy. Final vote on the Dis
trict of Columbia appropriation bill was
arranged for tomorrow.
At 1880 p. IN. the Senate adjourned.
CLARK SUCCEEDS HIMSELF.
Helena, Mont, May 15.-Acting Gov
ernor Spriggs tonight appointed w. A.
Clark. OF Butte, United States Sena-
tor to serve until the next Legislature
shall elect his successor Senator
Clark's resignation was filed early in
the day with the Governor, and to-
night he was appointed by Governor
Spriggs to succeed himself. Governor
Spriggs has all along been Il friend of
Senator Clark, during his candidacy for
the Sena torship and since, although lie
preserved the utmost impartiality in
president of the Senate during the Sen
atorial campaign. Governor Smith,
partisan OF the DAILY people, left the
State two weeks ago for California to
attend to SOME mining cases in which
be is retained as attorney. At that
time there was no thought of Senator
Clark resigning. The resignation filed
Today came as surprise to the peo-
pie OF the State, who had no inl<ling of
Governor Spriggs received great
many kilograms from all over the State
urging him to appoint Senator Clark,
alleging that he was the real choice
of large majority OF the Democrats
and large proportion of the Rcpubli-
cans.
Governor spriggs was besciged all
day by individuals and by delegations
friendly and hostile to Clark.
CLARK RECEIVES TELEGRAMs.
Washington. May Ex-senator Clark
tonight received the following telegram
announcing his appointment:
Helena, Mont, May IL, 1900
senator w. y. Clark, Washington:
have the honor 10 inform YOU that I
have this day appointed YOU to MI the
vacancy in Montanas representation in
the Senate OF the United States l send
certificate by registered mail. I trust
you Will accept the appointments
sSiShed) "A. e. SPRlGGS,
Acting Governor"
The Senator also received the follow
Ing letter from his SON.
Governor Sprggs today appointed
You as Senator. Congratulations.
&C w. CLARK"
ACCEPTS BY WIRE.
Washington. May Ex-senator Clark
accepted the appointment in the fol-
lowing reply to Governor Spriggs mes
sage:
Washington, May 10. 1900.
Hon. a. T.. Sprggs, Governor of Mon
tana:
Dear GOVERNOR have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of your very
complimentary message Informing me
OF my appointment to fill the vacancy
in the United States Senate caused by
my resignation and to inform Won of my
acceptance thereof. l fully appreciate
the nigh compliment implied by your
action. and pledge myself TO discharge
the duties of the office in the interests
of all the people of the state TO the best
of my ability. With the assurance of
my esteem, | am
Yours sincerely.
SigneD w. \. CLARK.
Washington, May 15.-The House to-
oay sent TO the Senate the last of the
general appropriation bills. the Military
Academy bill, and will be ready TO adj
oourn as soon as the Senate disposes of
those IL has not passed and the two
Houses adjust the differences i'm con-
ference. There was no contest over the
Academy bill to-day, and It was passed
practically without amendment. To-
morrow the House will take up the bill
TO establish civil government for
laC ell