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Show TRU T H 2 driven to defeat by the beneficiaries of the sugar, lead and wool schedules ip the present law. It remains to be seen whether or not the Utah Democrats have the courage to stand by their guns and go down to defeat for a series of years, fighting for what they consider their principles. They seem destined to this fate if they keep in touch with the national organization, r ft ft " The friends of Detective Sheets are working around with a view of getting the city council to agree to him being restored to his; former position on the police department. II ft In order to properly designate the act of congress which gives the Florence Mining company the first chance at the Uintah Indian reservation, to the exclusion of residents, of Utah, a strong adjective is needed. It was as barefaced a piece of legislative robbery as ever was ' perpetrated. From reliable information given Tbuth, the Utah representatives in congress are not to be blamed for its passage, for they, with President Roosevelt, were up against the biggest combination of jobbery that has been attempted in recent years. . ft' ft The story cannot be told without relating a bit of history which to some may seem a little ancient. Butin 1850, before the reservation was set aside by executive order, which was not until 1861, old man Rhodes, now deceased, made a discovery of rich mineral on ground now embraced by the reservation. He, with his sons, worked it to some extent, taking out some very rich ore. After it was declared by President Lincoln to be a reservation, this work was continued and one of his sons was killed by Indians while engaged in prosecuting work. Still later an attempt was made to lease the giound from the savages and the signatures of nearly 200 bf the bucks were obtained. All of which history goes to show that Rhodes had first rights, which in due time descended to nis son, who is a ck member of the Dr. T. includes also which syndicate, B. Beatty, Bishop II; B. Clawson and others of this city. ft ft This company naturally wanted to work this mineral deposit, and began taking steps toward getting government sanction. It appears that during the time this was being done, one member of the syndicate shot off his mouth too freely, and by declaring there was gold enough there to pay the National debt and such like statements, excited the cupidity of some easterners, who forthwith declared themselves in. Among these was Henry E. Payne of Wisconsin, now Postmaster-generaBut Payne, a short time ago, became aware of an opportunity of getting a cabinet position, and knowing it would be bad form to appear in the deal, proceeded to interest Fleischman of Milwaukee, a very heavy contributor to the Republican campaign fund, and others of Wisconsin, thus forming a combination which insured the support of Senator Quarles, a member of the Indian committee. Quarles, although dissatisfied with the arrangement, dare not go back upon his friends, and hence was for the bill. ft ft The next step was to get the support of Representative Sherman of New York, chairman of the house committee. In order to do this, Governor Odell and other prominent New Yorkers were taken into the combination. If Sherman has financial interest it does not appear, but he did yeoman work for the ompany all through the fight. The c ... Rhodes-Hatbenbru- . l. result of it all is that the Florence Mining company, to the exclusion of every one else, is given eighteen months to prospect the reservation for mineral ground sufficient to make a square mile of territory, an enormous concession, and one manifestly unfair and un just, ft ft The Utah delegation was a unit against the measure and did all it could to defeat it until those having the bill in charge resorted to the tactics calculated to win. Instead of permitting this act to stand alone and upon Its merits, it was tacked on as a rider to the Indian appropriation bill, carrying $10,000,000 for the support of the Indians for two years. . In that shape it went to the president. Roosevelt did not want to sign it. He told Mr. James ck H. Moyle, attorney for the syndicate, who went to Washington in the interest of his com" pany, that the bill was wrong, but that it was made a part of the Indian ap propria tion measure and he was vir Intually forced to sign it or let the dians rustle for two years. B e told the Utah delegation the same when the three called on him. The two Senators and Mr. Sutherland asked him to sign could it, as it was the best thing they admits do. Senator Stewart of Nevada, it was wrong, but the manner in which the bill was manipulated by those having it in charge was such that they could do as they pleased, and if senators and' the president objected they would have blocked all Indian legislation and stilled all efforts to open the reservation. Those who are familiar with the facts declare the action of those who favored the Florence company pernicious. While it that nothing else could have been done by the Utah delegation, the junior senator is criticised in some quarters for apologizing for the act of his party in this instance. ft ft - Rhodes-Hathenbru- . cial manager of the Democratic party. Not only is Utah county to be well taken care of, but in Salt Lake county the campaign will open with $10,000 in the cash box and there is more where that came from if required. Senator Gorman will fight fire with fire, so it is a said, and if the Republicans want he money campaign, it is re)orted knows where to get the coin for the they purpose. He and Cable believe of house reprenext the can capture sentatives and are going to overlook nothing in their efforts. .ft ft W. N. Williamss candidacy for the state senate is growing in favor. Mr. Williams made a good record in the last legislature, and he has many friends who wish to see him sit as a Moyle-declare- Company ft ft of police Hilton ha9 V0I1 appointed by Internal Revenue tV!uC- tor Callister to a position as d. itv collector. This is said to be pai j.i. 0f the deal by which Mr. Hilton was inEx-Chi- ef : . . i - Perry S. Heath, secretary of the National Republican committee. What a silly act too, to thus assail two men whose sincerity of motive has never been questioned by even their most bitter political adversaries. - Take old s ft ft ft ft Senator Rawlms will be in the city The Democrats of Utah county have to hold their convention at y to look over the decided or American Fork at a date in September political situation. to be fixed later. ft' ft ft ft ' The Tribune has made a discovery A. J . Seare, formerly deputy county which has given it palpitation of the is very favorably spoken of as a clerk, heart, viz: that the Democratic con- candidate on the Democratic ticket for gressional committee has placed a the county Mr. clerkship. Seares bundle of money, in Utah county for name was brought before the convencampaign purposes. Truth announced tion two years ago for that office and this several weeks ago, so it is no news. received a very respectable support. ft ft The amount fixed by the morning paper as haviDg been placed in Utah county is $1,500. Bless the dear old thing, m uni that is but a fraction. Why, the Utah geant Burbidge for the office Democrat got three times that sum for tain of police, which has been r a linotype, a new press and a lot of type by the city council. Mr. Bur! for display purposes. The county com- one of the oldest and most mittee has money on hand for campaign members of the force and is i: and knows where to get more. way entitled to promotion. Eurposes Rawlins secured this money but since it has after a consultation with Senator Gor- Democrat, understood totally that politic! man, who is now the brains and finan count in the police departme to-da- approval by the mayor. duced to resign from the police chief" taincy. While Hilton was not a success as chief oi police, there is no reason to believe that he will not fill the position of deputy collector with credit In fact it is thought he will make a good record in his new office. ft ft It is now generally understood that. Chidester has combined withGlasmann to secure the latters nomination to law maker again. - ft ft congress in exchange for a like accomon Glasmanns, part, to secure modation Alfred Cahoon of Murray, is said to Judge McCartys nomination for the be a candidate, for the state senate. supreme bench. It is thought here the Mr. Cahoon is a Republican and an old scheme will not succeed as it is not resident of the county. likely the Republican party will court the sure defeat which would follow, ft ft ft'ft The nerve- of some people' is more C. Frank Emery is growing in favor than astonishing. Take the Tribunes as a candidate for sheriff on the ReWashington correspondent, who signs publican ticket. He is well known himself Ravenal for example. In last Sundays issue this fellow declares, with a gravity profound to the border land of ridiculousness, that by their action in relation to the Philippine bill Senators Hoar and Hale each has disgraced the state from whence he came. Such an assertion is marvelous per se, but the reader marvels more when he notes that this rubbish is given publicity in the columns of a daily paper; an acknowledged exponent of Republicanism, presided over by The man Hoar for instance. He has been is trying to obtain a concession, but it in public life since the writer can reis doubtful if it can be secured, member. He has stood up, both in ft ft the house and in the senate and said things about the DemJames H. Moyle has returned from many unpleasant ocratic party, but during all his career Washington delighted with the actions as a statesman he has never done one of Senator Rawlins who, he says, is re- act unless prompted by his better garded as the leading Democrat in the nature. The same may be said of SenHale. And now, when years of senate, so far as the Philippine ques- ator service heads and have frosted tion is concerned, and whose advice is their faces are ribbed their with the furrows constantly sought on other matters. of time, comes some fledgling who Senator Rawlins has was doubtless wearing the .square cut Mr. received congratulatory letters by hun- garment of infancy when these two dreds, and that men like Charles Fran- were in their prime and asserts they cis Adams and Carl Schurz paid visits have disgraced their states. Ye to Washington to compliment him up- gods, what a spectacle! Lord of Israel on the position he took. Mr. Moyle what a mess! The assault of a sewer listened to Senator Hoars address, rat upon two lions! A minute barkwhich he declares was a most masterly ing at eternity. effort. Rhodes-Hathenbru- ck thought that will not stand in the of his confirmation by the council w . 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