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personally been guilty of corrupt prac
tlces have been sustained by the finding
% me committee. Conscious of the rec
utude of my own conduct and after a.
critical examination of all the evidence
taken by the committee I am conyinc-
ed that those friends who were so lovaI
TO me during that bitter contest. did NOT
resort to dishonorable or corrupt means
TO influence the action of the members
of the legislature in their choice Of a sem
atof, yet l am unwilling to continue to
occupy a seat in the senate of the United
states on credentials which it's committee
nave declared rest for their authority
upon the action of a legislature which
was not free and voluntary in it's choice
of senator Self-respect and due re-
gard for the opinion of my asso, ,rtes
ana sense of duty to the peop:- ~ The
state of Montana demand that I should
return the credentials under which + am
acting as one of the representatives in
the senate. leaving the state and her peo-
pie to take such action as will conserve
and promote her best interests in the ma
tonal council. Influenced by these con-
siderations. | deem it eminently proper,
Without unnecessary delay, to resign the
position of United States senator from
the state of Montana to which I was cho-
sen by the Sixth Legislative assembly of
Montana on the 2Sth day of January.
1899. With sentiments of esteem | re-
main respectfully yours.
wv. A. CLARK"
MI. PRESIDENT, | desire. in retiring from
the senate to state that I have here made
some warm friends. whom | regret to
leave. | have received from the hOnora-
bic presiding officer most courteous at
tention. | am deeply sensible of the gem
erouS sympathy and support of almost
all of my democratic colleagues. and for
the cordial good wishes Of a great NUM-
Der of republican friends. wish to ex-
press my profound gratitude.
There is yet some doubt as to what Will
be done with the resolution of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections in the
Clark case. This committee will hold a
meeting to consider form of procedure.
Some of them think the senate should
take action on the resolutions, but others
say the resignation leaves the seat va
cant and no action is necessary. 1t is said
a peculiar condition exists in Montana.
The governor, an antiClark man, is in
California and Leut-Gov. Spriggs. 4
friend of Clark is acting. It is said by
some of the Montana men that Spriggs
may make an appointment.
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TO END EMBROGLIO.
DENMARK MAY CHARTER DAN
ISH WEST INDIA ISLANDS.
Cuts Off Both Germany and America
Congress Must Act On Matter
This Session.

New York, May 15.-An article in the
Vorland, the organ of the Danish gov
ernment in.Copenhagen, states that Den
mark is considering plan to put an end
to the Danish West Indies Islands mud
die by placing the islands in the hands
of chartered company, which will con-
duct their affairs under the Danish flag
and thereby cutting off German as well
as the United States from obtaining pos
session of the islands.
1t is perfectly we'll understood in dip
lomatic circles in Washington, it is
stated that unless congress acts on the
matter during this session, this govern
ment cannot become a purchaser.
From the time the sale of the islands
was mooted prominent business men
have centended that the sale should not
take place.
According to the Vorland it was UNDER
stood by the promoters from the start u
would be necessary to reform the ~enOr-
mOusly expensive administration of the
islands and wipe out the old monopOlies.
The first plan is to start national
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15
FOUR THOUSAND
MINERS STRIKE
NUMBER WILL BE
DOUBLED BEFORE THE
END OF WEEK,
DISAFFECT|ON is SPREADING
TO IRON DISTRICTS.
1t is Feared All Miners of Entire
Lake Superior Mineral Belt
May Go out.
Special to the Inter Mountain.

Special to the Inter Mountain
Houghton, Mich, May 15-Nearly 1000
employees of the copper mines are now
on strike, with a probability of the num-
Der being doubled before the end of the
week. The Quincy, Osceola and Area
dian mines are idle. The Wolverine and
mines working. A small strike at Mark
Hanna's iron mine at Ishpeming shows
the disaffection is spreading to the iron
districts. The copper and iron mines of
Michigan employ $1,000 men. with an
other thousand in Wisconsin and from
5000 to 5000 on the Nermillon and Me-
saba iron ranges of Minnesota There
seems to be much interest manifested
among the miners of the entire Lake Su-
periOr mineral belt.
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He DELIVERS A PREPARED SPEECH CR|T|C|DNC COM
M|TTEE AND ATTACKING MEM0RAL|STS,
IN THE HANDS OF THE GOVERNOR.

course e1 I deem best ito pursue in
.ne premises 1t it not my desire
TO cast aspersions upon the mo-
t1Ves which actuated the distinguished
senators composing the committee and
yet with a most respectful consideration
Tor the learning, legal ability and eminent
standing of these gentlemen, I am forced
to the conclusion which / believe meets
with the concurrence. not only Of large
NUMBER OF the senators on both sides of
this chamber, but also of so per cent of
my constituents in the state of Montana,
regardless of political affiliations that the
methods OF procedure in the Investigation
or THIS matter were manifestly unfair
and nom judicial and that they resulted in
the verdict of the committee entirely op-
posite to that which would have occurred
should the evidence have been confined
to that which was admissible and peril
nent to issue.
l contend that the Investigation involv-
ing seat in the highest Legislative body
of this nation as well as the honor of an
individual chosen for that position by the
people of one of the sovereign states
thereof. should be conducted in a strictly
judicial manner and that in the proceed
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

Washington, May 15.-A sensation was
sprung in the senate today soon after
that body had convened. Scarcely had
the routine business been concluded when
Mr. Clark of Montana, rose and address,
ed the chair on a question of privilege
personal to himself. Mr. Clark said: "It
has not been my intention to disturb the
recognized traditions of this most honor
able body by intruding my opinions upon
any questions that might arise for con-
sideration during the present session, but
the question called up today for discus
sion SO vitality concerns my own interests
and the interest Of the great state which
l. have the honor, in part to represent,
that shall ask the indulgence of the SEN
ate while l. as briefly as possible, submit
some remarks, referring to the character
of the investigation; second, to the ma
jority report of the honorable committee
on privileges and elections, which has
submitted findings adverse to the reten-
tion of my seat in the senate; third, to
conditions existing in the state of Mon
tarS for a number of years prior to my
election which justified my political ac-
tions and, lastly, statement as to the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

On May II we moved to Washbank and
Bethune to Pomeroy, while General Hid
yard from Elandslaagte occupied Indoda
mountain. On May 13 / sent General
Hamilton with three batallions up the
slope of Witheck hill. The Third cavalry
brigade crowned the hill on each side of
the main road and Bethune attacked by
the Pomeroy road from three sides.
The enemy hurredly abandoned the
position which they had strongly en-
trenched and retired to Mex, in front Of
Helpmaakar where we hope to dislodge
tomorrow, as many of them as have not
retired. We have gained the summit Of
Berg with the loss of only Il few men
wounded. / advance tomorrow on Beitn
and Hildyard moves on Vessels Mex. Our
small loss, I think, was certainly due TO
the excellent troop leading OF Generals
Hamilton and Lord Dundonald and Col
onel Bethune. The enemy evacuated
Helpmaakar during the night, leaving the
rear guard of about a thousand men in
front of us. These we have forced back
throughout the day under considerable
difficulty, as they fired all the grass on
top of the Berg as they retreated, ana
the wind being unfavorabe we were
scarcely able to see at all. l halted the
infantry, who marched very we'll through
the smoke at Beth. The cavalry have
not yet reported, but are some miles
ahead. We have taken a few prisoners.
Our casualties are small.
Kemps' Farm, May l5.-Dundonald re-
ported late last night that he had driven
the rear guard on to the main body of
the enemy, near Burlalinden, where they
occupied in force strong position With
three powerful guns. Major Cough, with
a composite regiment, manoeuvered to
the right around their left flank, and they
retired. Dundonald then halted. He was
25 miles as the crow flies from his pre-
vious nights bivouac, and had covered
a waterless country most of the time,
riding through the smoke. From pris-
oners 1 learn that the enemy numbered
over 1000 al Helpmaakar. and being now
joined by those who left VanjondeEs
pass, they must total nearly 1900 inei.
We move on Dundee today.
Hildyard reports the occupation "f
Vessels Mex and is repairing the line.
Judging from the above dispatches NE
British advance is little more than an
arduous march. The Beers, who We're ae-
tive at first, later appear to have shown
the same readiness to retreat which Is
now marking the movements of the fed
erals in the Free State.
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the 2Sth day of January. 1899, elected me
to represent the state of Montana in the
senate of the United States for a term
commencing the 4th day of March, 1899
Under authority of credentials signed
by the governor of Montana. [ entered
upon the discharge of the duties of that
position on the first Monday of last De-
cember, after qualifying by taking the
oath OF office prescribed by law.
On the 4th day of December, 1899 two
memorials We're presented to the SEN
ate, praying that my rights to continue
to act as senator under the credentials
which certified to my election should be
investigated. These memorials. with ac-
companying papers, were referred to the
standing committee of that body After
protracted investigation of the alle-
cations of said mcmorialists the COM
mlttee has submitted its conclusion to the
senate in which it finds the seat which
| now occupy, under credentials issued
by the authority of vote taken i'm Joint
assembly of the legislature on the 2Sth
of January, 1899 should be declared va
cant.
None of the charges affecting nv per-
sonal honor or which alleged that I had
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inss established the rules of evidence
should be applied.
1t is we'll known to everybody that this
was not the case.
1t is true there was a strong effort made
BY the honorable senators from Alabama
Maryland. Kansas and North Carolina a t
the beginning of the investigat ton to eX-
clude all Irrelevant testimony but their
efforts We're unavailing. The senators
Whc. filed the minority report expressed in
emphatic terms their condemnation of
the proceedings in this respect as well
as denunciation of the character and
practices of the principal attorney and
some of their witnesses who testified for
the prosecution.
Acting on my own judgment and
holding no one responsible for the re-
suit, have concluded to place my res
lgnation in the hands of the chief ex-
ecutiVe of Montana. and l here submit a
copy of letter addressed to him under
date of May II, and which is now in his
hands,
The letter follows:
Washington, May Ito His Excel
lency, the Governor of Montana: Dear
Sir-The Sixth legislative assembly, on
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15
RESIGNATION OF SENATOR! Clark
Special to the Inter Mountain.


Washington, May Is. - Clark's
speech occupied about an hour and a
quarter
He unquestionably made great i'm
preston. Never was more wrapt at
tention in the senate. His voice was
strong and positive. Campbell was
present during his terrible arraignment
by Clark. The closing was very pa
thetic and dramatic. He nearly broke
down; tears came to his eyes and the
other senators were visibly affected.
Many senators speak in the highest
terms of Clark and in many statements
the general opinion is that he did the
proper thing. There is a rumor here
that Governor Smith is anxious to Sc
cure the vacant seat.
The resignation is already in the
governors hands. Hauser, Murphy
OF Helena, joe Clark and Bickford were
in the gallery.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15
BRITISH OCCUPY
TOWN Of DUNDEE
BOERS REITERATED TO GLENCOE,
FIRST LooTING HOUSES AND
DESTROYING COLLIERIES.
RUMBLE HAS CHECKMATED
LAST ATTEMPT OF BOERS.
Beers are Retiring from Brandsdrift
and Have Left Ladybrand, and
Evacuated Mequatlings Neck

London, May 15.-6. p. m.-The war
office has received the following dispatch
from General Butler:
Dundee. May ID p. m.-We have
occupied Dundee. About $500 of the
enemy left yesterday for Glencoe, where
they entrained. Thc1r wagons also left
yesterday by Dejager's drift and the
Dannhauser road. The katfirs said they
We're going to Laing's Mex. Almost
every house in Dundee is completely
looted. The navigation colliery is all
right. The machinery at the Dundee
collieries is destroyed. The houses of
the town are damaged, but are struc-
turally intact
Brands Drift, May 13-General Run
die has completely checkmated the at
tempt of the Beers to come south again,
and the enemy are retiring before the
persistent advance of the British Many
have been captured or are surrendering.
There We're $50 of these yesterday and
today, among them President Steyns
brother. The Ladybrand district is clear
of Beers. They have evacuated Mequat-
lings Mex and are now near Lindley.
Plumers Camp, May 4, via Ootsi, Mon
day, May 1.-THE natives who have ar
rived here say that the bombardment of
Mafeking on May l was not heavy.
Twelve hundred and eighty refugees
from Mafeking have reached here.
The patrols, who have returned from
the northern borders of the Transvaal
say they saw no signs of Beers.
All is quiet here. The Beers regularly
patrol the neighborhood of Mafeking.
but do not seem to be disposed to be
aggressive.
Lourenzo Marques, May 15-The Beers
Saturday occupied the kaffir location at
MQfpkinP att
during the night of Saturday, and on
Sunday found themselves surrounded
The Beers lost seven killed and II
wounded The British loss is reported
to have been heavy. ..-. >. . :.
London, May 15.-1:30 p. m.-The war
office today furnished tardy confirmation
of the Associated Press story of yester-
day telling of General Buffers move on
the Biggarsberg in dispatch from Gen.
eral Butler, as follows:
Kemps' Farm May 15-The following
kilograms sent to Roberts are now re-
peated to YOU. They begin under date Of
May 13. In accordance with instructions
to keep the enemy occupied at Biggars-
berg on May II, 1 concentrated the. Third
cavalry brigade of the Second division
and some corps of artillery at Sunday
river drift, on the Helpmaakar; road and
directed Colonel Bethune to advance on
Greytown with the Bethune mounted in
fantry. Umvoti mounted rifles and the
imperial light infantry.
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CHICAGO LABOR TROUBLE,
Work on Federal Buildings Must Be
b.. Resumed Immediately.

Chicago. May 15-The Tribune SAYS:
Work oil the federal building is to be
resumed Immediately regardless of the
demands of Chicago labor unions or Of
the existing labor troubles. Contractor
Pierce says he will employ any capable
man, regardless of his affiliation with la
Dor organizations The federal govern
ment will be depended upon to protect
such workmen. A large portion of the
stone that will be used in the construc-
tion of the postoffice building will be
that which has been cut by non-union
men.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.

Cincinnati, May 15.-The advance
guard of the American Society of Me-
chanical Engineers is here. Two hundred
and fifty delegates are expected to ar
rive today and take part in the first ses-
sion tonight at the Grand hotel. where
President Charles H. Morgan will n"-
cupy the chair and Mayor Taft will de-
liver an address of welcome.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

St Louis. May 15.--'Thc strike on the
Suburban Street Railway companys
system having been settled at yester-
days conference, the cars on that road
were running as usual today. A large
number of the strikers returned to work
All the lines in operation yesterday We're
running cars by noon today with more
regularity than on any day since the
strike began, but seventeen divisions of
the Transit system We're not in opera
ton.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15
FOR CHILDREN'S HOME.

Sacramento. Cal. May 15.-Mrs. Le-
land Stanford, on the anniversary of her
deceased sons birth, has delivered over
to Bishop Grace the deed to the Stanford
mansion, which shall henceforth be
known as the Stanford Lathrop Chill
dren's home. At the same time a $4,000
transfer was made which will serve as
an endowment fund for the institution.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

Leipsic. May 15.--It has been showing
heavily here since early morning. The
thermometer registers 36 IL degrees.
There is also a heavy snow fall at Chem
nitZ.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

Chicago. May 15.-State Game Commits
sioner Loveday is vigorously prosecuting
boys arrested and charged with shooting
song birds in Illinois. During the last
week he secured tWenty-On onNictions.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15
OFF THE WORLDS WIRES.
Condensed Items of Interest From
Every Quarter of the Globe.

San Francisco, May l5.--Jack Moffat of
Chicago who will on June l, meet the
Pacific midleweight champion, AL Neili,
has arrived in this city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

New York, May 15.-Chas. S. Wilbur.
superintendent of the census has begun
to swear in the census enumerators.
There are to be about ,065 enumerators
scattered through the various districts Of
the city.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

Greenwich, Conn, May lathe steam
yacht Oneida. with its owner, E. C. Bene-
diet. on board, viii leave Indian Harbor
today after a week of preparation for a
two weeks cruise. The yacht will go to
New York where Grover Cleveland and
Joseph Jefferson will go aboard.
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Kansas City. May 15.-The street car
strikers continue to lose strength, and
today there was hardly a semblance of
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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-15

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SHALL WE

NCHlcdSO
The Democratic party has chosen t,
make opposition to American expan
sion in the Philippines its paramount
issue. With it's usual obtuseness, tn,
Democratic party fails to perceive wha
Is the real issue concerning the Philip.
pines. 1t opposes expansion, which |.
not an intended policy of this nation
but an accomplished fact. 1.-THE cues.
ton now u.s." correctly says Governor
Roosevelt in his letter of acceptance
mot whether we shall expand-for we
nave already expanded-but whethe,
we shall contract. The Philippines are
now American territory"
Mr.. Bryan's party now proposes that
we shall surrender this American ter
ritory. and why? He say first, that
u title to it is bad. Our title is recog-
nized as good by every nation in the
world. Mr.. Bryan replies that our title
Is bad because the Filipinos do not con-
sent to u government. The vas ma
]ority of them do consent. Out Of the
many diverse and often hostile tribes
in the islands. but one ever denied con-
The great majority of the people
or that one now accept our govern
ment. Whether a majority of that one
ever really opposed our rule is doubtful.
Why should we surrender American
soil to please a minority Of a minority
it's inhabitants?