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Show Vol. 3; No. 12. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, NOVEMBER 28, 1903. Political Melange. Those Democrats who have been congratulating themselves that Mr. Bryan would not again be a candidate for the presidential nominatiaon, have another guess coming. Notwithstanding the fact that the Nebraskan has denied he would be considered in any way as a presidential possibility, if a statement cabled from London to the New York World is authentic, there is a chance for him again to be placed in nomination at the coming National convention. Mr. Bryan is reported as It having said to a World reporter: is doubtful if I would come forward for the presidential nomination again, but nothing is definitely settled yet. Is this assertion to be construed as meaning that under certain contingencies Mr. Bryan would permit his name to go before the convention as a candidate, and if so what are the conditions? The question opens up a wide field; in fact there is no limit to the ramifications which the debate thereon might lead us into. Really, we are surprised, for we thought that Mr. Bryan had retired to stay retired. That he would be content to take a position in the ranks of the workers for the party,, provided Mr. Cleveland was not nominated or that the mantl of the convention was not thrown across the shoulders of Mr. Bryan's ancient enemy, Arthur Pue Gorman, of Maryland. In common with many others we had about reached the conclusion that if Judge Parker, or some equally good man should be chosen that the voice of Mr. Bryan would be heard advocating his election. Because we do not think Mr. Bryan cuts as much ice as he did. Twice he has gone before the people on issues of his own selection and twice has he been defeated. So far as we are able to judge from the reading of Mr. Bryans paper, he continues to cling to the old issues and In that respect he appears to be very tenacious of opinion. Other Democrats, noting the action of the country in rejecting .the opinions and policies of Mr. Bryan, have evinced a desire to return to the more ancient traditions of the party and make the fight thereon. It looks very much as if their desires would be gratified and that at the next national convention the tariff would be the paramount issue, with imperialism and free silver relegated to the rear. The Democrats of the east and south seem to be of one mind in this respect. They claim that with the right candidate and the right platform they can carry the south; that they can win in New York, in Indiana, in New Jersey and Connecticut. This would insure the election and any Price 5 Cents in the game and simply indulged in to cnllcrs. Ono of them was Timothy L. infuse ginger into the boys, and if so Woodruff, governor and of next leader of national convention the the Kings county. The conferDemocracy ought to be a stem winder. ence Is said, as a matter of fact, to nt other states that should happen to go Democratic would be just extra good measure, as it were. It would not make a bit of difference to the eastern and southern Democrats whether any western state went Democratic or not. Looking the matter over, we do not see where Mr. Bryan stands any show for the nomination and the only advantage he has to his credit at this writing lies in his ability to prevent the nomination of either Cleveland or Gorman. In a Demos are necescratic convention to a choice. Mr. Bryan and his sary friends may be able to prevent a nomination of either of the two mentioned gentlemen, but beyond that we see no encouragement for them. two-third- Parker's chances, however, seem to have lasted almost all night. It is naturally supposed that men He would command be improving. the support of the east almost as fully like Mr. Woodruff were invited so that as Cleveland and wou.d not arouse the an accurate canvass of the situation antagonism of the west like even the might be made. Just who the other bare, mention of the name of Cleve- conferees were can not be learned toland does. day. Mr. Woodruff is a considerable state quantity, and Kings county seJl of all the states deleIn view of the fact that so many lects to the national convention. He states have declared for Roosevelt for gates could not bo found today, and it was the nomination, a statement from such given out that he has gone back to a conservative and nearly always cor- Syracuse on Important business matrect paper as the Brooklyn Eagle, to ters. return of Senator Tho the effect that the presidents ability Thomas unexpected C. Platt from Washington and to iand is questioned, is strange. The a scries of conferences in his office Ji one-sixt- Eagle is supposed ti be a Democratic paper, but as it most always fights against Democracy, except after elecJ a It is passing strange, but up to this tion, and has reputation for veracity time there seems to be no concert of otherwise its assertions must be given opinion among Democrats regarding the nominee of the party. As a matter it of cold fact, up to date the party has S To Senator Clark of the San Pedro System: it done nothing but hit at every head It Truth has shown how you you that has bobbed up. Hill left the sol- t can deliver Utah coal to Salt it itude of Wolferts Roost for a few It Lakers at a ton and make t It money, big money, for the figures it brief days, and the Cleveland organs are excessive. Why not show the it down in New York City pounded him it it sincerity ot your professions that it until they couldnt rest: The vener- it you. love Salt Lake and her peo-i-t it able and hoary headed advocate of the pie. Those professions of yours it of Grover Cleveland, it have been emphasized again and it who presides over the editorial page it again by your newspaper organs, t are not it it Demonstrate that of the Brooklyn Eagle, Dr. McICelvey, H sham. Now is thethey time. Give t blew a blast on his rams horn that it the people cheap coal, for it Is In turned sleepy Democracy over in its it your power. couch. The manner in which he hammered David B. was something awful. A few Republican journals, like the credit. The Eagle says, in a very reCommercial Advertiser and the Standard-- cent issue: Union joined in the chorus, beTheodore Roosevelts ability to get cause they, secretly, want Cleveland. Judge Grey, chairman of the anthra- a majority of the delegates from New cite coal commission, was mentioned York state to the Republican National for the place, when behold, several convention was questioned today eastern Democratic papers at once befor the among Republican politicians gan discussing his unfitness for the Strange as it may seem, place. The mention of the name of first time. are opinions that he may not Cleveland brought forth a howl from there to able be into the convention with go Susthe Democratic press west of the a force behind him, if Sendominating quehanna river. Then Gorman car- ator should Hanna be a candidate for ried Maryland and his friends began boosting him, and since that time the president. Even in the Fifth Avenue clubbing he has received in the house hotel this question, which a few of his friends has been something months ago would have been laughed scandalous. Judge Parker was men- at, was gravely discussed. The story then continues in this retioned early, and forthwith a lot of the markable strain: small fry began belittling him by askThe midnight conference at the ing: Who is Parker; where does he Manhattan been do? has Republican club is responIt live; what dops he some for sible grave rumors. There a beet throwing, turnip hurling, brickk are who those say point blank that bat slinging, bootjack tossing, Governor-elec-t of Ohio came Herrick can. tin flinging, egg shooting, to an make here inquiry along the shying tournament in which everyone above cited. It was learned y has taken a hand and the only reason lines that, beside the westerners, sevwhy there hasnt been more of it was of more not eral the biggest Republicans of this were because candidates were all state among Governor Odells plentiful. Of course this may be dor-nic- to-da- i h this morning lent color to tho theory of some that there might bo contests in the New York congressional districts for delegates. It was hard to get at Senator Platt this morning. He was closeted with men like Collector Stranalian, Postmaster Van Cott and other big federal office holders. Platt was not expected back until Thanksgiving day. It was stated at his office that he returned to attend to some pressing private business. So far as can be learned, the inquiry as to Roosevelts strength In New York state came from the western men, who called upon Governor Odell. The suggestion of Hanna as an opponent of Roosevelt seems to have been in a hypothetical form, and was for the purpose of learning whether the rumors of opposition to the president here are well founded. The report then goes on to state that within a year there has been a great change in sentiment among the Republican leaders net holding federal jobs on the strength of Mr. Roosevelt as a candidate especially in New York state. It is conceivable that some of them might be found supporting Hanna if a contest for delegates snould arise. Naturally, Senator Hannas friends would want to secure the consent of a big New York Republican to accept a vice presidential nomination in case the presidency went to Ohio. Odell may have been the man they have in mind, but if there was talk of that kind it looks as If the westerners had not been able to sewith cure his consent to them. co-opera- Jl. JK Truth has maintained for some time that Hanna had an eye on the nomination, and this seems to corroborate it in the position taken. We here in Utah arc Interested in the matter more than generally. The Republicans of this state, on motion of former Congressman Sutherland, instructed, or rather declared in favor of Roosevelt. If Hanna Invades the field the Kearns crowd will want to fall in line with Hanna. Then look out for another bit-- |