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Show Vol SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MAY 2, No. 34. Political Melange. to There is said to be trouble brewing in the camp of the ministers who have filed the protest against seating Senator Smoot. It is not a feud, or a schism, or a dissension calculated to impair friendly relations, but on the contrary seems to be a sort of sin of omission indulged in on the part of the associated pastors; one which has excited the wrath of the attorneys who have the matter in charge. dt M A letter was received in this city on Wednesday by a well known attorney here from another attorney in the east who is doing some work upon the case. In it the eastern man appeals to his western brother to do something to help him out. To quote some of the language used: These ministers are a well meaning lot of people, but. they seem to labor under the impression that if they go before the com'mittee on privileges and elections and state that it is their belief that Smoot is doing this thing, or that thing, that will be all the effort necessary. They sem to forget that mere ex parte statements will not be received; that the senate is not going to deprive a senator of a seat on the simple ipse dixit of one man or a hundred men, but will require tangible testimony to be presented under oath. I have had opportunity of looking over some of the alleged evidence which will be submitted, and there is nothing, therein contained which will convict Smoot of anything worse than sleeping nights. You, I know, have some interest in this affair, and I would sugegst that you see some of , , , and them, say , and' inform them that unless they reinforce what they have on hand they might as well not make the attempt .to unseat the apostle, but let him continue without further opposition. - , , JtJ It appears from the contents of this letter that the proofs at hand are of a purely suppositious character. That .is to say they merely contend that "Your petitoners believe' Reed Smoot is guilty of doing this, that and the other and ask that he be unseated and as, in duty bound your petitioners will ever pray, etc., etc., etc. Truth is in honor bound not to disclose the name of the recipient of this letter, nor the writer, but it may be stated that the latter is an attorney of eminence and ability, and' that he fears for the result unless something more tangible than has yet been filed is filed. ' Unless something happens and that soon, there is but little likelihood of Price 2, 1903. pen which will change the aspect of affairs in this state and give the minority a fighting chance for success. Jt dt It is asserted by several Republicans that they fear the influence of Senator Kearns in the city campaign more than anything else. That he seems determined to nominate this man Murdoch for mayor, and that if he does succeed in carrying the convention the Democrats,' by nominating a man like John Clark for the head of the ticket, could carry the election, it was told Truth a few days ago that already the senator has been labored with, but that he declined to treat with those who ' came to make suggestions, and even used them very cavalierly. So it would seem that he wants his man selected and will do all he can to have the convention nominate him. , dt dt Several of the followers of William J. Bryan have intimated to Truth that the course of this paper was displeasing to them, because, forsooth, it has printed statements of fact concerning his actions in relation to a reorganizing of the forces of the Democratic party for the campaign of 1904. Truth has explained once before and now' reiterates what it then said, that the simple publication of the news is not evidence of one's political standing and in supplying what the other papers of this city decline to furnish. Truth is but doing a duty by a constituency which is entitled to know what is' going on. Hence it is believed that the following bit of political information will be received with interest. Bryan and Hill are going to join forces in the next presidential campaign. A compromise is now being effected between the two which means that when next the convention meets, both men will be found advocating the same principles for the platform; will be found supporting the same nominee This inforicr the presidency. mation comes from so reliable a source that it cannot be questioned. Colonel Bryan began the negotiations and selected as his flag of truce bearer no less a person than State Committeeman J. W. Cox, of New York, who is a friend of both Hill and himself. Mr. Cox admits that he has taken steps to bring about the reconciliation, and states that everything is looking bright. That something is doing is evidenced by the fact that of late Mr. Hill has been doing some private talking about Colonel Bryan, and, for a wonder j his expressions are not hostile. . The . details of the story are, briefly,: as follows; there being much of a city campaign here this fall. The suggestions made by several Democrats a few weeks ago, which were given in Truth at the time, to the effect that the Democracy should serve notice that it intends making no fight whatever so long as conditions remain as they are, seems to be bearing fruit, for the opinion is among general quite becoming best Democrats that the thing to do is to meet; in convention pass a resolution declaring that no money will be expended or committees appointed to conduct a campaign ' and that the ticket nominated is placed in the field simply for the purpose of giving Democrats who want to vote a chance to do so. confined is this Nor feeling to Gentile Democrats alone. Several stated to Mormon Democrats have Truth that they do not think it worth their while to take an active part in a campaign. Whats the use? inquired a former employee of the sheriffs office, of making a fight and being led to believe we are going to have a square deal up to the night before election and then have the changes rung on us and the people herded for the other ticket? Continuing, he said: "I, for one, think that the best way for us to do is to meet, as. has been suggested; nominate a' ticket composed of the best men we can find and then pass a resolution to the effect that if the people want to elect it they may, but we do not propose to waste any money in the effort. ' dt Jt Not only does this feeling exist among Democrats in relation to the city election, but there are those who maintain that it should continue. That one year from this fall all the Democratic state convention should do is to nominate the presidential electors; pass a resolution declaring that Utah will continue Republican until the nation changes its politics and decline to nominate a state ticket. Of course it is expected that the adoption of such a policy will be violently opposed; but there are those who maintain that it would carry after all that might be said and done against it; a course As a matter of fact,-sucwould be opposed with vigor. But only, time can. tell what is going to happen. It may be stated in conclu" . sion that there are some members of Shortly. after Bryans last visit to the Democratic party who advise laying low for a time and doing nothing New York a friend of Mr. Hill was apin. the hope that something will hap proached by Committeeman Cox- and . . - . . - . , . - . T'XaHaatotBSJtoS uh mm, ulrfifi nvmmrt3 5 Cents two other friends of Bryan with a proposition to discuss methods whicn would bring together the Bryan and interests in the Democratic party. In the conversation which ensued Mr. Cox, speaking for the Nebraskan, declared Bryan did not want to become a candidate in 1904; that he had no personal ambitions to gratify, but that he was anxious to have the party united. Mr. Cox stated that Mr. Bryan was very favorable to the nomination of Judge Parker and would be pleased to support him if nominated. Mr. Cox suggested that as Bryan would net be a candidate, and as he was a man of considerable prominence in the party, it would be a good thing to recognize his abilities as a leader and his standing in the party by making him either the temporary or the permanent chairman of the convention, which suggestion, it is said, was greeted with favor by the representative of Hill. A discussion of ways and means was then had, but no definite action taken, all results depending upon a future meeting to be arranged between Hill and Bryan. dt dt . The conversation was reported to Hill, who agreed with nearly everything suggested, save the thought that Bryan should be selected as temporary chairman. That place carries with it the powers of organizing; and it is the temporary chaiiman who sounds the key note" of the campaign. Hill thought Bryan had better be selected as the permanent chairman. It is now up to Bryan and Hill to get together for a discussion of the details. dt dt anti-Brya- n Mr. Cox stated after the meeting that he believed the possibilities of Bryan and Hill getting together were very good. He thinks Bryans influence will bo felt in the national convention next summer, and that there will be no opposition to his suggestions, which is construed by the knowing ones to mean that before the delegates assemble there is to be an understanding and no fights will be precipitated on the floor of the convention. By forming a coalition with Hill, Bryan has a chance to fight Grover Cleveland, with the aid of a competent ally, who doubtless hates Cleveland as as much Bryan does if this coalition is carried out it means the nomination of Parker without a struggle. Hill will dominate the New York convention, and with New York will go Pennsylvania. The southern states which are independent of Bryan will listen to the suggestions of Hill, while the southern and western states where Bryan is a power will adopt his advice and the vote for Parker will be very near being a unanimous one. dt dt That the Republicans feel there Is some danger. in the outlook is evidenced by the sounding of a note of I iihihTiHWtiinWw |