Show r- r r THE TilE CANDIDATES I Editorial I VOTERS of ol Utah arc fortunate in having before them for the I V V forthcoming election only candidates who command respect I j jand and confidence The he complexion of both the Republican and the Democratic tickets assures the thc electorate a set of efficient officers II for the next four years Several days ago ago- The rhe Telegram urged upon the delegates to the Republican and Democratic conventions the thc importance of selecting the strongest candidates in the field It urged the selection of candidates tes on OR the thc basis of merit rather than upon a basis of political patronage i With both conventions held and strong candidates selected for both tickets we believe this spirit marked the deliberations of both conventions The personnel of the two tickets augurs a clean campaign and an nn administration regardless of the political color of the successful candidates Charles R. R Mabey abey Republican nominee f for r governor is generally generally generally gen gen- as a formidable candi candidate ate lie has been successful in h his s chosen vocation and has a 11 reputation for progressive ideas and aggressive efforts lie is a veteran of two wars and won the rank rank- of major during his service in the conflict with Germany He lie has served two 1 terms jn in the lower house of the Utah le legislature T. T N. N Taylor the thc D Democratic candidate for governor has been prominently identified with the business interests of Utah county He is a successful business man and one who could coull bring his i training and aud experience to the future welfare of the state Senator Reed Smoot who is the Republican nominee to succeed himself J needs eeds no introduction to the public His record is one of service to state an and nation An indefatigable worker he ho has won the admiration of his colleagues for his hid application to details which are vital to the general structure He lIe is regarded as one of the leading authorities on finance and taxation in congress Milton lilton H. H Welling Yelling whom the Democrats have hae named to oppose Utah's senior senator has served two terms in the thc lower house of congress and his record has commended him to his party as worthy of higher honor Utah ns as a result o ot 01 the action of the two major parties is assured a competent and aggressive administration The state conventions have served the people with foresight and wisdom If I the successful candidates s but give the same application to the i states state's affairs Utah is bound to grow and prosper |