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Show VOL 2, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, JUNE No. 39. To District Attorney Eichnor Mr. Eichnor, Truth wishes to have governmental fabric, the right of free a friendly chat with you, Just to let you know what pdople are saying about you. They say that you as the prosecuting attorney of the most important district in the state have it in your power to accomplish much good or evil for the people of this commonwealth. They say without contradiction that you desire to fill - your office conscientiously, and your constituents have watched with pride your fair and impartial course in prosecuting offenses which have been brought to your attention. You have established a record as an able and fearless prosecuting officer, and all agree that they have no reason to doubt that you will continue the commendable policy which heretofore has guided you. They mention the fact that you are now associated with the grand jury in investigating evils alleged to exist within the borders of your jurisdiction, and upon the thoroughness of your investigations they say will depend, to a great extent, whether or not the storm-cloudwhich gather from time to time above the horizon of the state, will be removed for at least a season. The atmosphere will certainly be cleared if the investigations which you are now afconducting are not made comfairs, but are made impartial and plete, which in the light of your past record we have a right to expect will be the case. ' It is well known that certain parties have been extremely anxious that this inquisition should take place, provided it be confined to certain lines which would redound to their advantage. But ,on looking over the list of men selected to compose your body of people are satisfied that they are all of such character and intelligence as to guarantee that they will not be influenced by any motive other than a conscientious discharge of duty in the matters which will come to their attention, if they are conscientiously guided by the district attorney. s, one-side- d rd, While placing such confidence in you and them, Truth cannot shirk the responsibility of directing your attention to an offense of so serious a nature that its like has not heretofore been known within the borders of the state. If you have read these columns recently (and the writer1 believes you have), you will know exact-!lwhat we mean. Truth has unearthed and exposed for your and the poeples benefit a criminal conspiracy ..against the very foundation of our y to say directly, or through representatives of their own choos-- ; ing, who shall and who shall not occupy positions of trust and power over them. In recent issues of Truth, it has been clearly demonstrated that the y statutes of this state have been and flagrantly violated by an ac- -' tual usurpation of a public office with-- j out ' color of right or title, and as a result of a deep-lai- d conspiracy against' the- people. The office which was thus criminally usurped is one of great' importance to the citizens of the largest city in the state, for upon it they! depend for the protection qf their lives and property, the maintenance of public morals and the honest execution of their laws. Truth has shown that, not only was the office criminally taken possession of, but that it was done with the ob- -' ject of destroying the spirit of free government in this state and of buildpower, ing up an autocratic, against which the people would be as helpless as the subjects of a monarchy against the rule of an hereditary despot. If, Mr. Eichnor, there is something in our contentions, people want you and the inquisitors with whom you are associated to make a thorough investigation in regard to them. Is there any ordinary offense, to which your attention has been directed, that is more serious than the one which you are now invited to look into? Is there any crime more grievous than to overthrow the constitutional forms of our government and take up the reins of power without color of law or title? Suppose that the conspirators had succeeded in their scheme, where citizens will-full- - one-ma- n would the precedent thus established have ended? people ask. Would not other criminals in other places, by similar methods, have broken down the safeguards placed by law around public offices and have taken power into their own hands , regardless of the people? Do you not think, Mr. Eichnor, that the state, thus early in its history, should place the stamp of disapproval upon such reprehensible practices and give warning to archpoliticonspirators and broken-dow- n cians from other sections, that while they may plan and plot to their, hearts' content, no overt, criminal act as a result of such plotting and planning, will be permitted to go unnoticed or unpunished in this state? Truths expects that those connected with the crime will advise you to ignore what people say or think and will tell you that this is merely paper talk, but we ask you if you do not believe that a much stronger showing has been made to justify proceedings for criminal conspiracy against certain parties than that frequently made by the county attorney in passing up other r Price 6, 1903. cases to you for prosecution? The statements published in Truth can be established to your satisfaction, and can be strengthened by other information not yet made public. Persons can easily be found who are in a position to tell you where evidence of a reliable and trustworthy character may be obtained tending to establish beyond question the crime which people believe has been committed in connection with the recent Sheets episode, and to fasten it on with certain persons whom you are acquainted. Can you, in justice to the people, afford to ignore this matter? people are asking. They know, Mr. Eichnor, that you are placed in a delicate position. As Republican city chairman, you must naturally hesitate to prosecute men prominent in the councils of your own' party for crimes against the public. But, is it not better, after all, to correct evils within your own ranks yourselves, than to leave them for the enemy to correct? The Republican party, which has been so honored in this state, cannot afford to countenance corruption, and the best elements of the party will always rally to the support of the man: who has courage enough to put forth an honest endeavor to free the party from evil domination. Mr. Eichnor, even your regard for your gooc friend, the mayor, people say, demands that you leave no stone unturned' to ascertain whether or not the contentions respecting the Sheets 'affair are correct. At present, owing to his connection with the affair, the mayor is looked upon in a very unenviable light by the people who twice have honored him. Truth, howeyer, does not believe that Mayor Thompson was a party to the plot, but rather that he was greatly duped by some, who, under the guise of friendship, drew him away from the influence of your council and 'advice, which ini the past proved so good, and induced him to do their bidding without letting him know the real significance of their moves. Still, there are very many who disagree with Truth in this respect, and unless an official investigation is made which will 'place the odium and responsibility where they belong, the mayors name will never be cleared of suspicion in the minds of the masses of the people. so-call- ed well-know- n : In conclusion, Mr. Eichnor, we con- gratulate you and the people on the fact that, among all the public prosecutors of high or low degree now within.. this jurisdiction!, from United States to city attorney, your name almost alone stands out untarnished and unstained by the recent criminal conspiracy. Occupying this vantage ground, Truth assures you that, if you probe to the bottom the crime to which your attention! has been directed,. your friends, political and otherwise, will be more numerous than ever and your work will meet with the hearty approval of the people. The state expects every man to do his duty. . . Cents 5 POLITICAL MELANGE. The Democrats of the city are,, still halting between two opinions. Many informal conferences have been held drulng the past three weeks in an attempt to determine whether it is best to meet in convention, adopt a resolution in character like the one published in Tmth some weeks ago, or to put a ticket in the field and make no attempt whatever to elect it. Advocates of the latter plan of action contend that by such conduct the integrity of the organization would be preserved, and in future no question of party fealty or the lack of it, could be raised to embarrass or perplex. It is argued that by announcing that no assessments for campaign purposes would be levied, no money expended for any political purpose whatever, the very best men in the party could be prevailed upon to run for the positions of, mayor and ccuncilmen, as well as the other offices, therefore .no fault could be found with the party for not having given the voters an excellent ticket to vote for. The matter will doubtless be settled one way or the other yery soon, because there seems to be :a determination on all sides to hold he convention early and have the matter settled and done-with- , it was annouiited yesterday that a meeting would be called soon which would be attended by some of the ablest of the partys members, and that a plan of action would be. outlined at such meeting which would no doubt be followed by all who favor going to no further expense in campaigns. Jl Jl at Ogden that They do say up be- cause the president shook hands with Bill Glasmann upon arrival there, that worthy has determined to. enter the field again as a candidate for By the way;. those who are in a position to know claim that Bill will not occupy the newspaper field up there alone much longer; but will have opposition in the shape of an evening paper with a press service, the paper to be Republican in politics. If this be true, and the law is strictly enforced concerning the publication of notices, etc., by those interested in the city government, Bill will either suffer a money loss or have to assign his interest in the Standard to some one pro tempore. As a matter of fact, a live newspaper man with means could go into Ogden and fade Bin into Insignificance in ninety days.' The people are ripe to escape from the rule of Glasmann, and would welcome a rival with open arms as a genuine Moses sent to lead a benighted people out of the wljderpesa. n. -- 1 |