Show STATE PRESS COMMENT Logan Journal The Utah batteries re ceived universal commendation while en route and upon their arrival In Califor nia During their drill on Monday after noon they executed the various maneu vers with such admirable precision that they were mistaken for regulars Their physique Intelligent appearance and sol dierly air have been lauded by the public and newspapers Similar praise was be I stowed upon Utahs contingent of sharp shooters or rough riders upon their ar rival at the rendezvous at Fort Russell and the same story will be told when our cavalry l corps reaches Its destination Al f sr sd nf 1l though Utahs quota was not large Its members are everywhere recognized as picked men who are a credit to them selves the stat thn rnir > cont nni ui United States at large They will be po I tent factors In promoting trouble when they reach the scene of action and are sure to be heard from wherever they may bo sent I Provo Enquirer The Utah volunteers now at the coast seem to be attracting great attention for their superior physi cal development It Is always true that a mountainous peopleare welldeveloped and coupled with the natural advantage of surroundings the Utah boys have gen erally led a very healthful lIfo Being the only l artillery going to the Philippine I Islands the Utah companies lIr continue to be the center of attraction and will have a good chance to distinguish themselves them-selves Mt Pleasant Pyramid We are having a dear experience because of unqualified men In responsible positions Had we practical Qualified men at the head of the departments of war and navy it would remove a serious handicap for us Malting such responsible positions a re ward for party servitude has become a policy extending back through several ad ministrations All departments should be filled with men competent to meet the requirements of the positions whenever an emergency like the present arises One experienced naval oflicer would just now I bo worth a dozen artificial ones Ephratm Enterprise The Democrats silver Republicans and Populists are standing by the people in opposition tri bond Issue They are fighting for a tax on corporations so that the wealth of the country can be made to hear Its just pro portion of the esperse of the war The Republicans oppose any tax on corpora tions except the one they levy themselves for campaign purposes The people will watch for the result and will at the first I opportunity let fall their wrath upon the menwho favor a bond Issue |