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Show JUDGE HILES AT 0GDEN. In his speech at Bingham on the evening even-ing of October 13th, Judge Hlles proved by the citation of historical facts that tho dominant factor In the political life of this State Is- a church; that this church is- a business, political and religious re-ligious organisation combined; and that no such It is inimical to American methods, American principles, and American institutions. Last night at Ogden, continuing his exposition of the evils necessarily attendant at-tendant upon the domination of this antagonistic an-tagonistic power, tho Judge spoke forcibly forci-bly and with critical knowledge, power, and skill, on the political principles of tho Mormon priesthood, and on their methods of carrying out those prlnci-Pies. prlnci-Pies. , He demonstrated that those principles princi-ples are contrary to American idas, sentiments, and principles of government; govern-ment; arfd he stated with perfect truth and accuracy the main question, In these words: "The whole question here In Utah is, shall we live under an American Amer-ican or a foreign government?" His statement leading up to that climax cli-max is a strong presentation of tho case, viz.: "Who shall be the next Gov- ernor or Congressman from Utah is a matter of little moment as compared to whether he shall be elected to represent American or foreign principles of government. gov-ernment. It is a matter of slight concern con-cern whether this or that railroad shall In the next Legislature, secure or do-feat do-feat any legislation which may either Injuriously or beneficially affect Its Interests, In-terests, as compared to the question of whether tho Legislature Is master of itself or has some other master unaccountable unac-countable to the people." That is the real question, and It Is applicable ap-plicable not only to the Legislature, but to every ofTlclai In the State, county, city, and school district governments in Utah. The dominance of the church Is all-pcrvadlng; it leaves out nothing, It omits no coign of vantage, however exalted ex-alted or however insignificant. It divides di-vides its power with none, not even the State; it allows none to be his own master. mas-ter. The allegiance required is unrestricted, unre-stricted, absolute, and admits of no exceptions ex-ceptions or evasions. Judge Hlles made his positions absolutely abso-lutely clear throughout, and he fortified them with evidence that cannot be called In question. His speech deserves a close reading by every lover of American Amer-ican institutions, every one who Is a well-wisher to Utah and to Utah's growth and prosperity. That growth and prosperity can, never attain its rightful Increase until the peoplo arc made absolutely ab-solutely free In their politics, their business, bus-iness, their public schools, and their public affairs. In closing. Judge Hlles appealed to tho Mormon peoplo In a peroration both fervent and patriotic, viz.; "I nsk you, Is It too much to hope that there yet remains with the Mormon people enough of organic life to rescue their church and their creed from the body of this death? Is It loo much to hope, that there Is enough force of character among them to compel this priesthood to keep Its pledges and promises that it will no longer Exercise control over the political concerns of the neonle? T( is In that hope, in that patriotic feeling that Americans never ask for anything but what Is consistent with universal toleration in religion, and with liberty arrd justice In all things, that the American Amer-ican party of Utah expects the Mormon people themselves to finally determine that Utah shall be an American commonwealth com-monwealth In feeling, in purpose, and In desMny, as well as in name." If is a great speech, and will well repay re-pay the reading. It is found in full in this paper. |