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Show srr THE CITIZEN 4 to encourage others to cherish and preserve, the government as now constituted, and especially the integrity of the courts of our land, and thus in all these ways the lawyers of this country may well and gloriously maintain, not only the standards of our honorable profession, but splendidly conserve for future generations the priceless heritage of constitutional government. With this thought carried into our legislatures, it would not be long before effective work would accomplish great social and business reforms which are so badly needed today. We have been drifting the past twenty years upon a restless sea. Paid lobbyists are yearly defeating the desired ends of the people and the lawyers are the people who can call a halt and put a stop to such unfair practices. Politicians and lobbyists of today work all manner of schemes to fool the public. All they want is a few years of office or a few years ' of protection, and they are satisfied. The people elect the representative to the legislature, but as a rule the legislature, whether that be at home or at Washington, is guided principally by some paid lobbyist who at the very most represents only private interests and in some cases but an individual. Men should not be elected to state legislatures who are unfa miliar with local conditions. When those elected must base their judgment upon the opinion furnished by a lobbyist, and as long as such conditions exist, the people need not look for beneficial legislation. It is just as Attorney Saner has stated, that we must get back to the constitution and pass the right kind of legislation, legislation which commands the respect of the people. There are hundreds of loyal Republicans in Ogden who do not approve of the HOW TO DO IT GANG. They will be heard from at the primaries unless silenced by the Unit Rule Gag. FIRE DEPARTMENT. In So the People May Know appearing in the Salt Lake Telegram has set out plainly the duty of the citizens of this city in solving the present fire department trouble. The lack of any evidence as to what the real trouble at the department is after a weeks discussion in the newspapers is not making a hit wtih a greatly disgusted public. If the firemen have any .real cause for their complaint they should file it and not try to hide their troubles under a bushel basket. The tax payers are not interested in any personal differences which may exist between Fire Chief Bywater and the men, but the people are very much concerned about an efficient fire department and are not going to stand idly by and see some foolish cause disrupt it and place this city in jeopardy. The firemen say that working conditions are intolerable under Chief Bywater. It has taken them a long time to find it out. Why not tell the public what those drastic and intolerable conditions are. Surely, the firemen do not object to do a little work around the station. The Chef may be at fault. We do not know, but we have always found him a good sociable fellow and are unable to comprehend that the Chief would demand work from the men which he himself would ' shun. It has been hinted that someone among the men wants to be BASEBALL This city must not lose its franchise in the Pacific coast league, nor can one or two men be asked to foot the bills. The city is a good ball town and will liberally patronize the sport, but baseball has not been what it ought to be the past two seasons at least there ha? been much criticism of it on the streets and the fans have become indifferent as to attendance. It is claimed that manipulation of stocks created many enemies for the game here. At various times some of the players have shown a lack of interest in their own game by doing as little work on the diamond as they could get along with, and down town betting where at times big odds have been offered on the outcome of games, have all contributed to curtail the attendance. It must be remembered that the public pays to see snappy baseball and if the teams will get in and give the public a run for its money, the gate need not be worried about. The sporting editors oO the Salt Lake papers have done more than their share for the game. They have given it all the space in the respective news columns that could be expected and have at all times protected it, and the boys have earned gold medals for their service. The present method of raising funds to keep the game alive in this city is all wrong. No professional game can be kept alive by charity. The proper method is to go out and sell tickets and make baseball fans, but forget charity. Good, clean baseball, with the members of each team trying hard to win, regardless of how one-sidthe score may stand, will draw the crowd. A little change in baseball prices would add hundreds of dollars to the gate. The game is not worth any more here than it is in any other American city. Just remember, as a rule, the ball players themselves draw or kill the audience. Play the game as you should do, boys, and you will get support. However, dont expect something for nothing. When you see people walk out, leaving the game before it is half over, just remember there is a reason for it. An exciting game holds the people until the last man is put out. ed The under cover men of the HOW TO DO IT selecting candidates for every office in the capital. gang are now SUCCESSFUL GATHERING The annual picnic of the Young Mens Republican Club held at Saltair Wednesday was a huge success. Seldom has a larger crowd gathered at the famous resort but it was a happy, care free throng out for an enjoyable time and it sure had it. Many of the leading members of the Republican party were present, including Governor Mabev, who was given a hearty reception. It was plainly evident that the sentiment politically of those present was overwhelmingly in favor of Governor Mabey and on all sides could be heard strong expressions for party unity, the election of President Coolidge, and the endorsement of the state administration and the of those who are giving the people good service. President Garrett and Secretary M. H. Kriebel of the Young Mens Republican Club, are to be complimented on the success of the affair which was largely due to their efforts. re-electi- on chief and is at the bottom of the trouble. The Telegram has stated the facts correctly. Let us have an open investigation and see what the rumpus is all about and eliminate the cause. This city cannot afford to fool with a meddlesome fire department. We want service and are willing to pay for it, and what is more, we are paying for it. Four years ago, in the Democratic convention at San Francisco, John W. Davis was defeated by ridicule of the knee breeches he wore at the Court of St. James, but this the Democratic party to forget. The tremendous amount of propaganda that is being scattered all over the country to show that John W. Davis, democratic candidate for president is progressive is amusing. Might as well try to change the leopards spots for all his life by association and training the candidate has been a standpatter. Senator Borah on his arrival at his Idaho home from Washing- Q ton, expressed the following: I think the most important issue in this campaign is one that ought not to be partisan at all ; this is the question of relief from taxation. The Senator hits the nail sqiiarely on the head and in going fur- - now-want- s ECONOMY IN STATE EXPENDITURES MUST CONTINUE |