The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-15

stonal district. and by constantly
speaking in favor Of H. lie was large
~ Influential in securing tho passage
OF u State primary law including tho
nomination of United States Senators
by popular vote. Such vas his record
in Missouri
In Congress he led the night against
the Payne Aidrich bill. since rcpudiat-
cd by the American people at the polls.
lie led the hight against Cannon
iSh' mat system OF Legislative tyr
amy that rendered the people
helpless in the attainment of their
VIII, and was foremost in ovcrturnIng
the Republican oligarchy OF the House.
lie led the minority In 4 fight against
Republican extravaEances. and adyo.
Gated economical administration. that
labor might be lightly hurdcncd''
lie gathered around him as minor
ity leader all the elements OF his
party and unified them until the Demo
Gratis became potential in tho House.
+ lie began lighting for tho income tax
many years ago. and has never swery-
ed from his advocacy.
He fought for Statehood for the
Territories and for their rights for
self government
Ife has advocated strict regulation
OF transportation agencies and the
adjustment of trusts and monopollcs.
lie has opposed tho cncronchmcnt of
the banking interests upon tho right
OF the people to control their own Il
nancial systems. and still adhcrcs 10
his opposition to Capitalization and
monopoly in the monetary system Of
the land.
lie has denounced. and stands on
posed TO the extension of the cxccu-
tive authority. and advocates the pre-
scrvation OF a constitutional republic.
with the powers of the legislative
executive and judicial branches care
fully defined.
He has fought against proposed
laws designed to open the doors OF the
country 70 the cheap labor of the
Orient.
lie has stood with other friends Of
labor in advocating legislation rcgu-
latinG the hours OF labor.
He has opposed any modification Of
the immigration laws that might per-
nit the Importation %: contract labor
lie has supported legislation provid-
ing for the election OF Senators By
popular vote for many years and has
always voted for the various bills Of
fered.
lie has opposed government by In
junction.
lie has ins!ster. In Congress and out
OF Congress. upon holding the author
it's constitutional limits.
Now that VIC have gone over somo of
the things that he has done, let me
add:
The Democratic party had been in
the Slough Of dcspond" ever since
Cleveland left tho presidential chair
until Champ Clark appeared as the
leader.
After serving with the Democrats
in Congress for twelve years. tncy
selected him unanimously from their
members to lead the Democratic mi
nority. The splendid leading quail
ties of Champ Clark welded them,
for the first time in wears. into a
united and aggressive minority, and
he as the leader of that united minor
ity made "Cannonism" and all that
"Cannonism" stood for. odious. He
dcthroncd Cannon and changed the
rules under which tho interests. with
complainant Speaker. dominated The
House of Representatives.
SO powerful was Inc example fur
nished the Democracy CT the country
by the magnificent achievements OF
the Democratic minority. under Clark g
leadership. that tho Democratic Sem
ate. for the first time in years, also
united and destroyed "Aldrichism" In
the Senate.
While doing these things, Clark at
the same time. hurled the Democracy
solidly against tho Payne Aldrich
tariff bill. This aggressive and united
Democracy In the House and Senate,
aided by the insurgent Republicans in
both branches showed What the
Payne A1drich 5isl really was. On the
strength OF the RECORD made. the
Democrats carried the House of Rep
resontatives in the last election. >
President Taft called Congress to-
Fcther in extraordinary session. and
Mr.. Clark was Immediately elected
Speaker Of Democratic majority; he
wan elected unanimously. something
that has ncvcr happened before In tho
history OF our government. in tho clcc-
ton OF a Speaker In his first term.
Congress Is again In session Mr.
Clark Ia stilI the Speaker. and the
undIsputed leader; again he Is hold
ing his party unitedly against the
most adverse circumstances.
It is evident that tho Republicans