The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-05-21
CHAMP CLARK
CLAIMS Penn.

Washington, d. c. May 20.-Special.
For some days the campaign managers
for Speaker Clark have been claiming
portion of the Pennsylvania dele
gates to-the Baltimore convention, who
were elected on Wilson ticke tand
bound subsequently with instructions
by the Harrisburg Democratic state
convention. People of all political faith
have wondered how such a claim could
be made, especially whe nthey recalled
= the fact that every candidate who ran
as a Champ Clark delegate in the Pen
nsylvania primaries was overwhelm-
ingly deweated by Wilson delegate.
No wthey have the answer, which fur
nished by delegate from Pennsylvan-
ia to the Democratic national conven-
tion.
In protest against the methods OF
the Clark campaign managers, Arthur
r. Johnson, of Bradford Pennsylvania,
delegate to Baltimore, has forwarded
to Gov. Wilson letter received by
him, which is Illuminating as to the
Clark campaign, and probably explains
the unfounded claim of delegates. The
letter and the reply furnished one of
the most interesting developments OF
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The letter to Mr. Bradford was sig
ned by Grover Cleveland Ladner, the
president of the Champ Clark League
of Pennsylvania. 1t was written on
the stationary OF the League from
the headquarters in Philadelphia and
bears date of May seven. Among other
things the letter says:
Il note that you have been elected
as one of the Democratic National
Delegates Of your district, and | take
the liberty of writing you in behalf
of Democracy's strongest candidate
Hon. Champ Clark.
Champ Clarks record is an open
book. He is sterling Democrat of the
Old School but sincerely progressive
and abreast of the times. The recent
decisive defeat of Governor Wilson in
Massachusetts, Florida and Georgia
have eliminated him from the race
"Under these circumstances | do moi
Loo;4a4o ~ ocly Won M uladpQ UpurC ali
to vote for Speaker Clark on the Sec
ond Ballot if one is necessary. Should
there be any personal reason which
makes it inexpedient at this time fol
you to publicly announce your suppor
we will respect your wishes and re
frain from making your pledge public
Your pledge OF Support if you so de
sire will be made known only t
Speaker Clark and his general Cam
paign Manager, Senator Dubois.
Il trust you will give this matter
serious reflection and join with III
while tn opportunity is afforded yol
Many of the delegates of Pennsylvani;
have already joined our ranks; some
have pledges themselves for the frs
and some for the second ballot thougl
doubt whether a second ballot will
be necessary for Speaker Clark's nom
dnation on the first ballot seems mos
probable.
Please let me hear from you wheth
er you will be with us or not"
Mr.. Johnson's reply, which will in
terest every Democrat in the Unite'
States is given herewith:
Bradford, Penna May 8, 1912
G. G. Ladner, President,
Champ Clark League of PENN
Philadelphia, Penn.
Dear Sid:
Your letter of May 7th at hand an
very carefully noted. With referenc
to my regard for Honorable Cham
Clark, l beg to advise you that l hav
the highest admiration for him an
in my announcement of position in th
beginning of the primary contest 70
election as National Delegate, state
very plainly that next to Woodro'
Wilson, favored Champ Clark 70
President
Governor Wilson is my first choic
for the reason that in nominating hin
we sacrifice nothing whatever in prir
ciple or progressiveness and get
much stronger candidate, in my opir