The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-11
CLARK ARRIVES IN BUTTE.
GIVEN A BIG OVATION AS HE
STEPPED FROM THE CARS.
Makes speech TO the crowd De-
ciaring Himself the Victim of n
Devilish Persecution and Offering
to Lead "A Fight for Liberty.

BUTTE, Mont, June l0-The Hon. W.
\. Clark. who resigned his position as
United States senator for Montana and
who was Immediately appointed to the
vacancy by the acting governor, reached
home this afternoon and was given a
tremendous ovation. When the train
pulled into the Northern Pacific depot
several thousand people were waiting and
as the senator stepped from the car he
was greeted with cheers. \ band Of ru-
sic had been engaged When the senator
had been almost carried to ais carriage
the crowd formed in line and headed by
the band led the procession up town.
It was an impromptu affair, but the
enthusiasm made up for the lack OF
organization. II is estimated 400 men of
all lasses-merchants, miners, working
men and professional men-made the long
march from the depot to the senator's
home while many times that number
lined the streets along the route and
added their cheers TO those OF the march
ers Arriving at his home, which had
been Handsomely decorated. the senator
managed to make his way through the
press of people to the veranda. where ne
addressed the crowd. Among other
things he said:
Il was elected by the representatives
Of this state as their free choice for the
position OF United States senator Ever
since that l have been harassed by the
most devilish persecution that man has
ever been subjected TO. II was my IN
tention TO devote my time and labor 70
this work There came TO Washington.
however. a gang Of periurers who dis
seminated their vile falsehoods and
found a committee that was willing 10
listen to them and spread their perju-
ries TO the world. l was not allowed, in
many cases. to Introduce evidence TO re-
flute these charges.
Mr.. Clark gave individual instances or
this Continuing. he said
When this man. chandler, had bull
dozed the committee into reporUng
against me, after consultation with my
friends, I withdrew from the senate. At
that time there happened to be a man
in Helena, al the head Of the state gov
eminent who was fearless and had the
courage to do what was right did
not know whom he would appoint but
I knew IL would be someone who would
be a credit TO tho state and not one OF
this gang OF Cutthioats. There is no
question of the validity OF that appoint
msnt" lie said he had not tried to take
his seat under that appointment. because
he understood the members of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections intend
ed to adopt bulldozing tactics II the mat
ter were pressed at this time and as con-
gress was anxious 10 adjourn. an agree
ment was reached to let the matter go
over until the next session. III sHiNt
Of this agreement" he added. this man,
Chandler. arose in the senate a few DAYS
before adjournment. and asked for an APP
preparation to enable his committee 10
investigate this appointment. Not SIN
gle member Of the senate would cham
pion the request.
In conclusion Mr. Clark said: II want
TO say to YOU that you have battle yet
10 night Do you understand the impor-
lance Of this hattle?' tCries of We do. y
''Nin YOU stand up and fight with me2'
(Cries Of I'VE will and cheers or viii
YOU lie down and he tramped upon
Cries OF mo. no.') he careful then that
YOU elect men who will carry out your
wishes This is not a matter OF politics
but matter that affects your homes ana
fresides II you are going 70 make
tight for liberty | am willing 10 take the
colors In my hand and lead YOU on 10
victory. II, on the other hand, II Is your
desire that | retire to private life. with
me YOUR will IS supreme Cries OF We
are with you and prolonged cheersD