The Washington herald., 1912-03-08
CLARK BOOMERS
PLEDGE HARMONY
Continued from r.s. One.

| the District Democrats VIII go 10 tns
polls solidiy aligned for Champ Clark
He prophesied victory for the Demo
Gratis. with Clark at the head of the
| ticket, and took occasion to severely
criticise former President Roosevelt foi
issuing the so-called gag rule" He
asserted that Speaker Clark would re-
peal this law II elected to the Presi'
dency.
Letters were then read by Hardet
Wyatt, secretary Of the Champ Clsrh
Club. telling of the strength of Speaker
Clark in other sections. One letter was
from Representative McGillicuddy, OF
Maine. who was to have spoken at the
meeting. but who was called away from
| the city on business. stating that Mr.
Clark was stronger In the New England
States than any other Democratic candi-
date, and that he would carry Maine, as
well as other New England States.
A letter from Perry Belmont, charac,
terizing Champ Clark as a true Demo
crat," was also read.
Roosevelt Is Assailed.
Several sarcastic references were made
TO the candidacy of Col. Roosevelt. SEN
ator Reed bitterly assailed his action in
the Tennessee Coal and Iron case, while
Lafe Pence made indirect reference 70
his candidacy by stating that Eight years
will be enough for Champ Clark"
terrific round Of cheers was given to
the name OF William Jennings Bryan.
whenfsenator Reed referred to the peer
less leader as leading our hopes in
1896"
When the name Of Gov. Harmon was
mentioned a scattering volley of cheers
went around the hall. but not a mur-
mur greeted the mention of the name OF
Woodrow Wilson. The emphasis which
was placed by both Speaker Clark and
Senator Reed was brought about by an
utterance on the part OF Senator Reed.
who. speaking of the kind OF candidate
the Democratic party needs. declared I'VE
want n man with experience in state
craft, not one who has only come to the
public notice within a short time" Real
izing his break, Senator Reed immedi-
ately sought to set himself right.
And I'm referring to no one." he con-
tinued. My utterance may have been
unfortunate. as I observe smiles on the
faces of some. l want to put emphasis
on the point that Speaker Clark does not
seek to further his own chances by be-
littling other candidates. He is making
a fight on no one. He is merely running
his own race. and is not trying to inter
fere with anybody else's race
Speaker Clark later referred to the
and enlarge on the statement of Senator
Reed" he said. u don't want any friend
of mine to say anything unkind about
any other man who is running for the
Presidency. What will Il profit a man TO
get the nomination and then lose the
election We cannot afford to have any
factional quarrels in our party at this
time. II will take every Democratic vote
in the country. and In addition. 10000
fWala .N.Ng
votes, TO elect a Democratic President.
and We don't want 10 lose any OF our
own number when the prospects for VIC
tory are so bright"
Chairman Neeley introduced Speaker
Clark to the audience as Brave fear
less, able. a fit ruler for his people" He
dramatically placed one arm about Mr..
Clarkis shoulders, and held the other
high in air. The hall resounded with a
volley OF cheers. which continued for
several minutes. As the cheering was
dying down. n man on the back OF the
stage cried. Three cheers for the next
President. Champ Clark" and the ap-
plause was renewed with vigor Final
ly. Mr.. Clark. pounding the table with
his fist, gave in n stentorlan voice the
familiar order; THE house Fill be in
order" he said.
Grateful to Democrats.
when / was a youth attending the
Cincinnati Law School heard George
II. Pcndleton. then in the prime Of his
manly beauty. say in :he Grand Opera
House, in response to a great ovation
rendered him, The sweetest incense that
ever greeted the nostrils Of a public man
Is the applause of the people. That was
one Of the finest mots that was ever
uttered. Those words express a great
truth. and for wisdom deserve TO rank
with King Solomon's Proverbs. Some men
affect to despisc praise. 1 do not. I
confess that I like it-praise for
and Courageously discharged in the cause
Df truth and right and Justice.
u am profoundly grateful for this un-
Usual manifestation of friendship and
esteem on the part of the Democrats OF
The enthusiasm Of this vast
Of people in my behalf will be
1 most cherished memory so long as life
asts.
Il wish that I could believe that I
deserve all the good things said about
ne here tonight.
My chief desire In public life has been,
5. and ever will be. not only to receive.
Iut what is far better. to deserve the
favorable opinion Of good men and OF
good women.
Has Two Constituencies.
The love and esteem OF q mans neigh |
,ors. those who know him best, are above
III price. They know his good points and
lad, his strength and his weakness, his !
his foibles. his hobbies:
hey see him when not on dress parade: |
hey understand better than anybody else |
What sort of son, brother. husband and |
ather he is: how he deports himself in |
he common, the everyday affairs of life. |
Under our peculiar, dual system OF |
every representative has two |
All the people OF his own |
district, one 3e4th part OF the people Of |
he District of Columbia, or. to state the |
after proposition more accurately, every |
is one Of the 3e4 Repre- /
entatives of the District.
Every Representative must feel an !
hiding interest in Washington because |
ounded by the Father OF His Country, |
Who, taken up one side and down the |
ther. is the greatest man that ever lived, |
md inhabited by all his successors, Il |
$ rich in historical associations, and |
will finally be what we all desire II to |
'e, the finest capital in thesworld. It is |
matter Of pride with Representatives
md Senator's to make IL the cIty heau-