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Show SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, JUNE Vou 8; No. 41. State and Local Politics. ' The old stories that the moon Is made of green cheese and that the earth Is flat is once more being repeated in a political sense, and the people of Utah are now witnessing a grand political spectacular thimble rigging and juggling play, gotten up to fool and deceive and convince them that black ignorance and incompetence is white knowledge and ability. These thoughts come to us as we observe the amusing efforts of the Kearns band of clacquers to keep their man of straw before the people as a great statesman, as an educated gentleman, as one possessing vast ability and equal to any man in fitness for United States senator. These efforts would in reality be amusing were it not for the painful truth that it is a reflection upon the state that the band of political jugglers think they can by such methods and maneuvers deceive and hoodwink the voters, painful that they put the intelligence of Utah upon so low a plane, hurtful because it serves to debauch and dishonor a sovereign state. In this game of juggling we note in- tellectual paddling, ability stuffing, false bosom presence, false hair apall pearances, a deceitful make-u- p ceraround to make it appear that a tain man is what he is not To create the impression that he is of commanding presence and an intellectual stalwart, when the exact reverse is the truth. In this continued story game of make believe we are in one days tale gravely told that the senator appeared in a newly born plug hat and a nice fitting Prince Albert coat, and that all were struck with his andsome appearance and evident ability, -h- . old duck exand one garrulous claimed in a burst of uncontrollable exuberance and enthusiasm, Why Ive read so and so about Him, he looks etc. Great like a real nice man, heavens! A candidate for United States senator resorting to such methods to convince people that he is the whole thing, the Johnny on the spot for Utah and it was added that people had been led to believe horrible things of Utahs great and good man through the efforts of a certain sheet The next day we are regaled with a long interview written in language so correct in its grammar, and expressing sentiments and opinions in .. such well chosen words that every man on to the game knows in a minute that the senator and the inter 18, Price 1904. 5 Cents assist the oilier Democrats in carry- Pcrley Hill and James K. Fulton, coming this state and making it Demo- mittee on quarters; Race Whitney, A. cratic. I will bo absent for quite a 1j. Lovey, R. W. Sioan and C. M. while, during which time I will call upon a number, of leading eastern view are not brothers and are no Democrats for advice and counsel and relations. some little good to expect accomplish Another day and we have set before for the cause. us a great speech which has been & Jt made, and which we are told was deThe committee apxiointed to select a livered in such a beautiful modulated, cultivated voice, that his listeners meeting place for the new Young were charmed, and as the sentences Men's Democratic club has reported rolled majestically from his tongue that it has rented the old rooms of and benis hearers were spell-boun-d came lost in admiration. The truth the University club at the corner of was that a few sentences were deliv- Main and First South, in the Jennings ered in murdered English, with the block. The next meeting will be held grammar so far gone it was in the on the evening of June 27, and every last agony of dissolution, and all surrounded by that bewitching brogue, Democrat in the city is invited to atlor which the senator is so well and tend. No invitations were sent out favorably known amongst his nu- for the first meeting, and as a result merous friends and acquaintances. some cf the suspicious Democrats And this political juggling is continu- have come to believe that it was a put ally going on to try to convince the up job to organize and elect officers people of Utah that a certain man before any of the rest had a chance to is what he is not. A veil of deceit is get on the inside. As a matter of fact oeing woven around his political per- the officers elected are only tempordeforthe to hide sonality ary, and in all probability will not be mity that exists, to make him appear selected to succeed themselves. The a great and powerful political factor, election will be a free for all, and when he is really insignificant. there will be no end of candidates and But the people are on to the game. chances. & Jt They see through it and all the hired servile tools imported from the east Speaking of the speech made by or the west cannot deceive the people of Utah. They may print interview Judge King in behalf of Judge Powers after interview, speech after speech, at the recent Democratic state convenof the things he has done which he tion, the Pioneer remarks, among other never did, of his plug hat and Prince Albert coat, of his handsome appear- things: His first words, when recognition ance, but it will not avail. The people know the juggling candidate for came to him, evinced a deep conwhat he is, an ignorant, selfish, sciousness of the momentousness of scheming, jealous, vulgar would-b- e the struggle between the opposing politician, totally unfit for the office forces a seriousness that was probhe unfortunately fills, and to which he ably by the tall, broodseeks voice throbbed whose ing personality Jt with notes of warning and admonition; D. H. National Committeeman Peery but his attitude of mind also denoted political sagacity and alertness that left for the east on Thursday evening, awas well worthy the man. of Utah the the after meeting right hadnt thought of Well, well, we Demof the in interest the delegation, that, certainly. ocratic party. He wiil be absent about a month, during which time it is his The effect of the recent Democratic intention to consult with the leaders convention has been to revive interest as to the best methods to be pursued. in party affairs, and many Democrats Before leaving Mr. Peery made the fol- say that Utah can be carried by the lowing statement to Truth: Democracy in the coming election. I am naturally proud because of The young men are especiallyy enermy election to this position, but I am getic in this belief, and actuated by frank to say that I harbor no resent- enthusiasm, about fifty of them gathment against the men who opposed ered at the office of Ray Van Gott on me, and that I have the right to ex- Monday evening last and took action pect none is entertained against me. looking towards the formation of a I am going to do the very best I can Young Mens Democratic club. A preto aid the party In this city, county liminary organization was effected and state, and expect to be assisted with Attorney M. H. Lund as chairby every Democrat who has the wel- man, G. M. Jackson as secretary; A. fare of the organization at heart. I S. Fowler, It. W. Sloan and Ray Van have no favorites to play, and no ene- Cott, committee on organization; Geo. mies to punish, but will do all in my E. Blair, M. H. Lund and C. M. Jack-socommittee on membership, to be power to advance the interests of Deunassisted by fifteen other members, who mocracy. I shall leave nothing done that lies in my power to do to will be named later; J. S. Fowler, over-estimate- d Jackson, committee on publicity. Another meeting will be held on the evening of June 27, at which time the several committees will report, and at that meeting it is expected the permanent officers will be elected. The present organization Is only temporary, and wras clicsen simply for the purpose of getting matters in shape for an election which will be participated in by every member who presents himself. The membership committee will do some tall hustling during the next two wcks, Aurelius Miner is being mentioned as a candidate on the Republican ticket for justice of the Supreme court. Mr. Miner is the oldest practicing attorney in the state, one of the real old timers, and his friends consider Ills election to the Supreme bench would be a fitting culmination to a long and honorable career as a lawyer and prosecuting officer in this state. & Mr. J Tarbets name being brought before the democratic convention as a candidate for national committeeman was an injustice to him. Mr. Tarbet was not really a candidate, he made no effort whatever for the election and did not even attend the convention. He has done a great deal in many ways for the democratic party in this state and many members of it would like to see him honored as he deserves, but there was little sense in putting his name up for an office which he did not seek. n. n, Former Senator Frank J. Cannon will head the Utah delegation to St Louis and in the same city, and where eight, years before he bolted the Republican convention because it would not listen to the voice of the west, he will do battle in the cause of Democracy. He was selected at a meeting of the Democratic delegation held Thursday afternoon, at which all the members were present, with the exception of former Senator Rawlins, who is confined to his home with typhoid fever. Senator Rawlins was selected as a member of the committee on resolutions, but if he is not well enough to go that duty will deAt the volve upon some one else. Alan first Lovey, alternate, meeting acted in Senator Rawlins stead. The committee discussed some mat- ters of party policy, together with National Committeeman Peery, who was present. At the conclusion of the conference Mr. Peery departed for the east, where he will be in consultation with leading members of the party prior to the meeting of the general committee, which takes place |