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Show SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, JULY VOL. 3; No. 43. St&te aoid Local Politics. Those, who do not think that Sena- tor Kearns should ever have been elected United States senator, and who oppose his by the legislature which will convene next January are singularly supine in their efforts to prevent what they say would be amlsfortune. Their line of argument in support of their attitude on a purely theoretical hypothesis may be logical, but from a practical viewpoint it is decidedly risky, especially so when present conditions are considered. Their theory is that if the Mormon church wants Kearns, nothing that they can do can prevent his success, and if the church does not want him it is not necessary for them to do anything to compass his undoing. Against this reasoning there are two potent factors. First, President Jo seph F. Smith has shown a strong determination to keep himself and the church of which he is the head out of politics. Great pressure has been brought upon him principally by officeholders and would-b- e officeholders, to exercise his ecclesiastical influence in politcal affairs, but he has steadfastly refused to interfere. This we believe he has done from principle and in comdeclarapliance with the tions of the church that it was not in politcs. Second, to get into politics in the midst of all the rumpus which has occurred and which was largely instigated by Senator Kearns and his minions, would be the most unwise thing the church could do. It would simply have the effect of proving the charges which Kearns and other enemies of the people of Utah have made and are urging at the present time. The church must therefore avoid even re-electi- on oft-repeat- ed the slightest appearance of interfer- ence. An indication of an attempt by the church to dictate in politics would be seized upon with avidity by the coterie of honest fanatics and' dishonest time servers, exaggerated and worked to the limit In the coming campaign it may be regarded as certain that the Mormon church will take no action whatever and the opposing factions will have to fight out their battles in their own way and without interference from any churchman in authority. It is true, as it has been for the last dozen years, that men in the Mormon church who, from mercenary motives, are tied up with either of the factions, will make false representations to the Mormon people that they are authorized to speak for the heads of the church and that the church desires the election of so and so. That has been the greatest bane of politics In Utah ever since the division on party lines took place. in the coming campaign those mercenaries will be found in plenty on the side of Senator Kearns. They will have some effect, too, for .they speak with tongues which might deceive even the very elect. Then there is the potent influence of money in the legislature which should not be overlooked. The people, that is, those who believe in good government, honesty and decency in the administration of public affairs, are by their apathy, making a mistake, a misanti-Kear- ns take that their opponents are prepared to profit by-tthe fullest extent. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. o That the Herald is the vancement of the political aspirations of Senator Kearns is exemplified daily In that sheet. The following taken from the Spanish Fork Press by the Herald is a striking evidence of that foil for ad- fact: John Thorgeirson of Thistle called at the Press office on his way home from Salt Lake City, where he went to confer with some of the leading educators regarding the deliverance of a course of lectures some time during the summer about the civilization of Europe. "While in Salt Lake City he had by appointment a Pre-Christi- pleasant itnerview with Senator Kearns. says that Senator Kearns never was responsible for, nor did he ever approve of the Mr. Thorgierson statements of tlie rTib-unhaving leased the paper to others. The senator has already taken some decided steps to have all sentiment in the Tribune Immediately anti-Mormo- e, n anti-Morm- on stopped, and full confidence established between the paper, himself, and the majority of the people of Utah. Mr. Thorgierson went to Thistle on ' Tuesday. Everybody knows that Kearns was directly responsible for the Tribune's policy, and, as pointed out by Truth a month or two ago, the scheme was to make Perry Heath the scapegoat for the villainous course the Tribune has pursued for two years towards Mormons and Gentiles alike who refused to be lick spittles for Kearns. It is the scheme now, in order to gain of Kearns, support for the not to as for him responsible for pose the Tribunes past course, and henceforth the sheet, which has become despicable, will be found buttering up the Mormons and dealing in a kid glove manner with Gentiles who oppose' Kearns. The scheme is so transparent that even a fool could see through it. If Kearns is sincere in his professions of friendship to the Mormons, why does he not call off his Demo . re-electi- on cratic organ, the Herald? If he is sincere in his professions of amity to ward President Roosevelt, why does he allow his Democratic organ to print derogatory lies about the president? The Tribune will make a show of supporting Roosevelt for the purpose of getting its mit into the coffers of the Republican national committee. It is well known that when Mark Hanna and his man Perry Heath were practically the national Republican committee, the Tribune was a copious beneficiary from the funds of the committee, but when Senator Hanna departed this life and Perry Heath was fired from the committee things were changed. The Tribune is now trimming its sails to catch national committee cash. It needs it jt & Price 2, 1904. jH The Utah Pioneer, successor to the wormwood to. cur Tom. justico is sometimes seen. r C io nts Retributive Jt J stories have been floating around to the effect that a combi, A lot of idle nation had been formed between Senator Kearns and E. II. Callistcr, a sort of offensive and defensive alliance. An obscure sheet published the stcry. There Is no truth In It whatever, it carries absurdity on its face. If ballister wants to be nominated for governor, and it is generally supposed be does, he has more sense than to commit suicide by forming an alliance with Kearns. Cahistcrs wisest plan would be to hoe his own row and let the rest of them take care of themselves. Thats probably what Callister will do. J JK Great Campaign, which commenced The Young Mens Democratic club week a a hundred few copies printing has fairly organized and on the evena month or so ago, was a mystery uning of July 18, will meet to perfect til the appearance of this weeks is- the articles of incorporation which it sue. It is now perfectly clear that it will file. The second meeting, which was started and is being supported by was was much larger than at held, Senator Kearns. There is nothing in first expected. Over one hundred acthe sheet to Indicate that it stands on its merits. A glance at It shows that tive Democrats were present. The proposed articles were read, amendit cannot possibly be Its fulsome eulogies of the senator and ed and adopted, and tho following President, Samuel his minions like County Clerk James officers chosen: vice first Newhouse; president, WilIts shows where unmistakably 1L. liam second vice president, King; strength lies, and for what purpose it C. Lund; secretary, George A. Henry was called into being. Wieglund; treasurer, William II. Dale. Jt These with Jesse Badger, Perley IJI11, As Truth announced a couple of M. E. Mulvey, George E. Blair and weeks ago, Alonzo P. Kessler was ap- Mahonri Spencer form the board of trustees. On Friday night the pointed assistant postmaster. He re- club will meet next to ratify the nominaceived his commission a few days ago, tion of the Democratic candidates for filed his bond and entered upon his president and vice president. duties July 1. The Telegram says the Ji Jt E. W. Kelly, of the firm of Rowe appointment was made on the recommendation of Senator Smoot, which is & Kelly, formerly a member of the no doubt true. But what an admis- legislature from Millard county, is a sion for the Telegram to make! Its candidate for the same office in this astounding for the Kearns junior or- county at the hands of the coming Mr. gan to admit that anybody ever does Republican state convention. anything but Senator Kearns, and Kelly is a very popular young man what a humiliating position it places and has many friends who will be Kearns in when he cant even control glad to assist him In securing the the postofflce appointments in his nomination. home town! There is not a similar Jt j)t case on reccrd. The senior senator The candidacy of James Christenhas evidently lost his grip at Wash- sen of Richfield, for state treasurer, ington, if he ever had any except in is said to be growing, and the supthe columns of the Tribune. he will is declared by receive port Jt Jit to his friends be sufficient to land Another terrible slap in the face to him the nomination. Kearns was President Roosevelt sendjt jit to Sutherland ing for Sanpete county has plenty of asconsult him about the political pros- pirants for legislative honors on the pects in these Intermountain states. Republican ticket, if reports from How in the world did the president that section be true and it is fair to ever ccme to overlook Senator Kearns, presume they are. The following are the supposed politcal it of these re- already out and a dozen others have gions? There is no accounting for it. their lightning rods up: Peter Deh-rinof Mantl; Parley Christensen, The two men most cordially hated by the senator, Smoot and Sutherland, of Mayfield; F. C. Jensen, Abraham being thus honored must be gall and Johnson and C. W. Sorensen, of Mt. self-sustainin- g. . g, |