Show THE senatorial canda candidates ALL interest is now centered upon the senatorial contest which will soon be waged in the state legislature L the candidates for the are ala following gentlemen T tie e hon moses thatcher the hon J L rawlins judge henderson the hon S R thurman thurma il the hon fisher harris the hon david evans ex mayor mavor R NN baskin the hon john T came caine A W mccune and the hon C C richards judge powers was a candidate but we understand that he has withdrawn his name in favor of mr thatcher there is not it a man mentioned in the above list who if elected to the senate of the united states would not be an honor to the state and a credit to the nation mr thatcher formerly of logan but now of salt lake city is is a man ripe in years and judgment tn one of the pioneers of Demo democracy democrat crac y in this state cultured in all that the term implies his integrity integ nty to the principles of democracy cannot be questioned conservative yet firm possessing a thorough knowledge of the needs of the state and nation he is eminently fitted to discharge the duties oi of the higl higi office to which he aspires with honor and fidelity sir mr rawlins is is a native born son of utah and of whom she is justly proud and loves to honor for it was due to his efforts more than to those of any other man that she now wears the long coveted crown of statehood and that her star is emblazoned blazoned em upon the national emblem his untiring L and valiant services in the cause of Demo democracy democrat crac y and for the people of utah as a whole are indelibly written in their memories and should the legislature send him to the senate the people of utah will find him as they have found him before true and faithful to them competent and energetic in advocating and defending all their interests judge L Hi Hen deison enderson that good old iron lad dad democrat who has stumped this state from the northern thern to the southern and from the ea eastern tern to the western borders is honored and revered by all who know him and when his name is presented to the legislature it will no doubt be found that he has many many loyal and earnest supporters S R thurman the giant of utah uta h county democracy has not been spoken of so prominently as the gentlemen before mentioned but they will find no doubt that he has a strong backing the name of fisher harris calls to mind how bow the vast conventions of the democratic hosts have been delighted and thrilled as the truths of democracy have rolled forth from his eloquent tongue the name of dave evans is a household word throughout the state and is held for good among all the people mr evans is a native bom son of utah educated and well qualified to fiu fill the high position of honor and trust ex major baskin was a deag democrat before we knew what the term means in season andona of sean son M mr r baskin has marched m in the front ranks of de democracy rao urging surging them on and if the cry of victory met his carabis cara mi his conserva conservatism A a auk and on ta ti 6 wei A ea of defeat was heard his inspiration lifted up those who were cast down and led them to a renewed and increased courage and at last to a final victory mr caine is a member of the legislature and whether his friends i will push posh his candidacy with any any great vigor we cannot sav say no na 0 man in our state has had a greater greater excene experience nee in legislative councils and none perhaps are better qualified for the position of senator in the nations nation congress 6 the name of A W V mccune mccine has received a casual mention b but lut it is thought that his candidacy will not be urgently pressed mr richards is a typical atoni an and a staunch democrat he has filled positions of public trust with honor bonor and ability and should he be called to serve in in the senate of the united states we are satisfied that he will be a true and faithful servant j 1 it has come to our ears that some members of the le legislature n deem the controversy between mr thatcher and the quorum of apostles a bar to his candidacy for the senate Is it possible that any any legislator r entertains such a view we cannot believe it for if it be so he cannot take the oath that will be administered to him before 1 entering upon his legislative duties and he might mi ht as well resign resi n and return to his constituents an oath whether religious or civil appeals to the same god that the one who takes it is sincere and that he will hold it sacred A complete separation of church and state should be enthroned in the hearts of all by a sacred fealty to the fundamental law |