The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-15
KERN SAYS HE WAS BETRAYED Indiana Democrat Makes Statement. TREAcHERY WAS PRACTIcED Not Deceived at Any Stage of
 Game. Tom Tagsart Declares He Took Nc Part In Centest-w. J. Bryan Congratulate Senator
 Elect shively.
 
WAS PRAcTIcED

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 14--The SC. lection of B. F. Shively, of South Bend, as nominee for United States Senator by Democratic members of the State Legislature early today was followed this afternoon by a statement by John W. Kern, who was Shivelev's strongest opponent.
 Concerning the secret ballot, against which Kern made a hard fight, he says 1t made possible mot only the betrayal of constituents by their representatives but all sorts of treachery, double deal- ing and corrupt practices" Shiveiy was elected on the twentieth ballot after the caucus had been ballot ting five hours The contest was hard one. John E. Lamb, who stood for tha open ballot, tried to throw his forces to Kern, but failed in each attempt. Mfr. Kern left the State House. where the caucus was held. immediately after che final result was announced
 Mir. Kern's statement in part is aa follows:
 Tt Is a matter of great regret that under the cloak of secret ballot so many representatives were able to defy the will of their constituents. have in mind several counties where the sen- timent flor my nomination was, prac- ticaily unanimous and that the sentf- ment was well known to the represen-
  deliberately betrayed their people and voted for men, who. in a primary. would not have received Q handful of votes in those counties.
 "The secret ballot made possible not only these betrayals. but all sorts oe treachery. double-dealing and corrupt practices. believe that thoughtfui people will find in the scenes of the last two days additional strong argument in favor of the election of United Stated Senators by direct vote of the people.
 "I do not care at this time to discuss in detail the causes which contributed to the result The secret ballot in way was responsible for it.
 Was Not Deceived.
 'T shall have something to say as to the interests which were back of the opposition to me and as to the ntortea of double dealing ana double crossing which are anoat. have not been de- ceived as to the attitude of the inter- ests of these men. fn due time the public shall know the whole story and my only purpose in making these things public Is to show the interests and these gentlemen that was deceive ed at no stage of the game by any oe them.
 "The Democartic Party fin Indiana ought to maintain itself in power for many years. This will be possible only 0y cutting itselt loOBG Irom tHe 0o- noxious interests which seek to control it and by. following the counseis and advice of brave. true. and patriotic men like Governor Thomas R. Marshall, who has only at heart the welfare os the party and the interests of the State"
 Thomas Taggart declared today that he took absolutely no part in the cons test. The Kern people are not denying this but they declare that there was nc effort to stop some things that wers being done with Mir Taggarts knowis edge.
 q want to say" said Mfr. Taggart "that my feelings have been with Mfr Kern ali through this race. do not be. lieve there is anything in these stories of double crossing. I believe every member of the Marion County deiega. ton was loyal to Mir. Kern"
 When shown a copy of the Kerr charges. MT. Shively refused to mako any comments
 Mir. Shiveley's room at the DenisoL hotel was crowded today by 1egislatorL and friends who came to congratulate him on his victory. Messages of con graduation were received from Natfon' al Democratic leaders, among them. w z J. Bryan.