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Show r? THE CITIZEN 4 ers, in spelling books and almanacs. Let it be preached from the pulpit, proclaimed in legislative halls, and enforced in courts of justice. In short, let it become the POLITICAL RELIGION OF THE NATION. Without beneficent laws, righteously administered, the foundations of civilization crumble, anarchy reigns, decay and dissolution follow. We call upon all members of the Church of Saints throughout the Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y world, to honor the laws of God, and obey and uphold the law of the land, and we appeal to men and women everywhere, regardless of creed, party affiliation, race or condition, to join with us in an effort to put into operation the words of Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, that our country may continue to be a light to the world, a loyal, Nation. HEBER J. GRANT, ANTHONY W. IVINS, CHARLES W. NIBLEY, First Presidency. law-abidin- God-feari- g, ng the men to petty and trivial cases that keeps them so busy that the big criminals easily hide in the shadows ? We are glad to see that Sheriff Patten has en- tered the city with his small force of officers to protect the people and we hope that he will be able to drive the gunmen, the yeggs, burglars and porch climbers out of the city. HOW ABOUT THIS? some of our .officials have in their possession sworn affidavits divulging criminals and the taking of graft money. If this be true we cannot understand how those guilty are allowed to hold their jobs any longer. It is reported that When a citizen goes to the trouble to swear to an affidavit, alleging crime, there ought to be some action to clean up the situation. Or, are we to believe that it is none of the people's business, and that the police are solely delegated to detect criminals? est officials. But how can the pub: " talk about rampant crime conditions41 ing unchecked, without concluding influence is undermining law enforc Unquestionably some of title crime ing on in Salt Lake is directly charj tection by officials. Whether this takes the form of flagrant graft, abg petency or laxity is still another quc is highly commendable and state sm Latter-da- y Saint officials have confi pie with this straightforward chall are asked whether graft is corru forcement. The answer should be gh certain manner by those charged byj with protecting us against crime, ing, unbiased investigation, with no ing allowed, can give the much to this serious question. It should be The first presidency has given imp crying demand of the year in Salt forcement problems. Salt Lake City; should no longer delay facing the is shortages discovered in the county which is controllei Republicans, but what about the graft charges in cii The editorials we sumbit on the front editorial page of in the city which has been under Democratic rule for this issue tell only part of the story one can hear every day on ten or twelve years? If rumors are true, there areg the street. The talk of graft, swindling and bootlegging, to- sensations due, especially if a complete audit is mai gether with the great crime wave that has swept this city dur- are big discrepancies in several of the reports, ing the past year has put great fear into the hearts of many these are purely errors, oversights in checking, or wh1 of our people. People are worrying over their children when- figures have been juggled'to cover up can only ever they get out of sight, for who knows what child may be mined by a complete audit. There is no reason why n accounts should not check out exactly to the penny. the next victim of some fiendish criminal. Before election, Mayor John F. Bowman pro Over four months ago, The Citizen called attention of its readers to the deplorable condition existing in the city, but at elected, to clean up the city. The people understood that time some people who were in power in the city branded would be placed in public safety so that he could do tl but the will of the people was defeated and ignored. pur story as political propaganda because of the election. But now the election is over there is no excuse for Bowman has it in his power as mayor to make a deal dont forget, Mayor, we want that audit. not squarely facing the real facts. Last Saturday, just a week ago, the first presidency of the Mormon church in a signed article appearing on the front PROTECT THE WOOL ll page of the Deseret News, asks many pointed and direct ques.ffl tions relative to crime and graft, and wants to know, Can The National Woolgrowers Association at This Be True? The Salt Lake Telegram replies to this editorial and says, meeting at Ogden, passed a resolution opposing any djj the present tariff laws and President Frank J. Hagenlj( Yes, It Is True, the latter editorial appeared in last Monhis address, pertinently stated that Utah, whose iinpor-day evenings issue of The Telegram. dustries included wool, sugar, lead and other resources, a It is common talk on the street that a man cannot be ar- half ft represented in the United States Senate. rested, or at least certain individuals, without a permit. If Montana, another woolgrowing state, is without t such is the case, no wonder the town is full of crooks. The law appears to be badly warped. Judges are very tation, President Hagenbarth added, meaning that t This situation has forced lenient, backed by a pardon board which does not believe in senators are Democrats. on the industrial east, the speaker said. PeopY long terms in the penitentiary. The law is so honeycombed with technicalities that even the worst criminals are able to west are going to maintain their integrity and will noty to the industrial east, he added, witto escape. Many of our judges cannot do their prescribed duty economic slaves even if they are inclined to. The law appears to have been planation that he was not attempting a political speeclij( m made for the law abiding citizen and lot'to punish the crimi- the entire matter is a business proposition. McM ASTER MEASURE PASSED ON Unlucky Ip nal, with the natural result that we are bleeding an infaPresident Hagenbarth rapped the bill introduced t mous nest of crooks. Police records show that but few criminals reform and the 13th, by the Republican senator from North DaipJ they must be harshly dealt with to control. Ten and twelve McMaster, to help the farmer by destroying the indtfU year old boys are encouraged to commit crime because of a the east, or, in other words, destroy someone else" i1 himself. juvenile court which believes it is wrong to place a stain In pointing out the importance to Utah of the wooli upon the lad. He may first take an automobile or break into a store to. get some candy. Ilis punishment is probably a rep- President Hagenbarth showed that only 10 per cent L rimand or light punishment. The lad is encouraged by the money produced by sheep goes to the owner of tlic light punishment and dips deeper into crime and before he be- while the other 94 per cent goes to build up other pi comes of age he is a hardened criminal of' 'the most vicious and industries. f type, whereas, if the lad was given severe punishment for the first offense, there would be no second offense. There is a Central African tribe which has a peflU Some of our public officials have been arrested and contom. In debates the speaker is required to stand or. victed of defrauding the public, and the people are beginning is permitted to speak only so long as he can stand oV to wonder where it will all end. We dont know which tribe this is but it is our opinion r Some politicians are trying to make capital out of the ought to know a little more about its customs. WHAT PRICE CRIME on-comi- ng t'n j , one-a- nd f t I mmnr UIK. |