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Show THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES. Deseret Neies Editorial. There is 'an old political adage to the effect that, "The office should seek the man and not the man the office." That has been maintained main-tained to date in theory, but has not often figured very prominently in political practice. In the case of the nominations made at Provo by the Democratic convention, it is certain that the men selected for the offices of Supreme Judge and Representative in Congress did not seek the office, but that it was virtually thrust upon them. The very general opinion that neither of them would accept a nomination, was justified by the fact that they truly did not want to serve. This was no political fiction nor affectation. They really desired to pursue their private business, as lawyers of established reputation with excellent prospects and ample opportunities for advancement on the road to eminence and wealth. They have accepted the nominations, which were made by acclamation, as a duty to the party which has unanimously unani-mously called upon them for their services. Richard W. Young, the Democratic Demo-cratic choice for the office of Justice Jus-tice of the Supreme court of Utah, is well known throughout the State. He is a native son of Utah, bearing a venerated family name, reared in the mountains, educated firstly for the army and then for the bar, he has served his country and his State in both professions. The war in the Philippines was greatly aided by his presence and ability, and his name figures in the front rank with the heroes of the Utah batteries, bat-teries, lie had previously served as acting Judge-advocate on the staff of Gen. W. S. Hancock, and had gained much experience in educational and legal circles in Utah where he was one of the committee that compiled its statutes. Therefore, There-fore, when a Justice of theSupreme court was needed in the Philippines he received that appointment, in which he acted with signal ability. Returning to his home, he re-entered the practice of law, and was appointed attorney for the Bear River Water company, an important import-ant position, as it is intimately associated as-sociated with the sugar interests of the State. His personal character is above reproach. No one ever heard an intimation that there was upon it either spot or blemish. Citizens of all parties entertain for him respect and esteem. lie will prove a formidable opponent in the contest to be decided in November. Hon. W. II. Xing is known and admired in every city, town and i hamlet of Utah. He also is Utah born and bred. A thorough lawyer, law-yer, a brilliant orator, of engaging personality, gentlemanly in deportment, deport-ment, courteous and affable in demeanor, de-meanor, he has made friends everywhere, every-where, and perhaps some enemies, for he is of positive character and forcible address. His position at the bar is well established, and he has served on the bench with more than ordinary talent and judicial acumen, lie also figured prominently promi-nently in the Utah Legislature, where he was President of the Council. Twice elected as Representative Repre-sentative to the Congress of the United States, he has always secured se-cured attention by his undisputed capacity to grasp the questions of the time. He visited Cuba during o the struggle for its independence, and made a name for himself both in and out of the halls of Congress, for his masterly presentation of the issues of that period. In 1898, by the persuasion of some of his friends, he was induced to enter the race for election as United States Senator. There were too many candidates in the field, however, how-ever, and a deadlock ensued and there was no election. There is no one, we believe, who attempts to cast a slur against his personal character. On the contrary, he is viewed by friend and foe as an upright, up-right, honorable gentleman, distinguished distin-guished in every walk of life. His signal ability both as a speaker and a politician familiar with all the labors and duties of Congressional service, commend him to the consideration con-sideration of his fellow-citizens. |