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Show m to ii oil s Manifesto Sy the Salt Lake Democrats. They Come Out With No Uncertain Un-certain Sound Against Disfranchisement. Platform of Principles Relegating Releg-ating Liberalism To the Darkness It Belongs. The thunderbolt has i alien. Events have transpired within the past forty-eight hours which will either consign the Liberal party of Utah to the cold and silent tomb for evermore, worlds without end, or cause the most enormous split iu its ranks ever seen since the waters of the Red sea divided and rolled back. Wednesday morniug the air was surcharged sur-charged with reports and rumors of an action taken by the Central Democratic Demo-cratic club of this county at its month-lv month-lv meptinir nn Tupsdav niiTlih. The meeting referred to was held in ex-Marshal ex-Marshal Dyer's office on Commercial street, and a Herald reporter who presented pre-sented himself there was told that the meeting was a private one. It was evident from the oratorical tones which floated out to the reporter's ears that something of a momentous nature was up for discussion, and he very reluctantly abandoned the idea ol obtaining an insight into it for Herald .eaders. The subject under discussion now transpires to have been a set of resolutions, resolu-tions, or platform of 'principles, ii. which the great vital clause is oje peremptorally sitting down upon and j denouncing that cardinal principle of i Liberalism and Good win ism disfran-ch disfran-ch i semen t- A Herald reporter spent the greater part of Wednesday attempting to run down some Democrat who could and would divulge what had taken place at i the meetingT It appeared thai neaiij every Democrat of prominence in the city had been present, but none of them were wi'ling to give the information informa-tion sought for at least, as yet. This much was learned, however, that the platform had been adopted with a whoop, by the astonishing majority of 34 to 6, five members having left before the matter came to a vote which was late. The names of some of those present pre-sent were also learned, thev are as follows: Judge Judd. F. II. Dyer, A. (t. Noire!!. J. G. Sutherland," J. L. Rawlins, Thomas Marshall. William Burke, J. B. Walden, W. Van Cott. Dr. Freeman. Dr. John J. McAchran, II. C. Lett, Lawjer Schroeuer, P. L. Williams, Mr. Irvine, Sam Lewis. Mr. Letcher and C. 11. Barratt. There were 28 others, but their names could not be learned. Several of the gentlemen said that the resolutions had been ordered published, pub-lished, and that it would only be a short time before the Heruhl received a copy. Late last evening the copy arrived with the accompanying note". Here they are in full, and a full idea of their consequences may be gained, when it is realized that they fling down the gauntlet to the Liberal 1 arty on disfranchisement, and that many of the men subscrib.ng to them were amoug the most active laborers on the Liberal stump during recent campaigns: At a regular meeting of the Central Democratic club of Salt Lake county, held on Tuesday evening. May 5, 1891 , there was offered by the Hon. Thomas Marshall, the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted and ordered to be published: "To the people of Utah: 'Believing as we do, that the changed, as well as the rapidly changing chang-ing conditions in the social and political politi-cal status of this territory, justify the abandonment of the political, organizations organi-zations which have heretofore existed; and that the time has now arrived when the political parties of this territory terri-tory should be formed upon the lines of uational politics, leaving each individual indi-vidual citizen to choose for himself his affliction with the one or the other of the two great political parties of the country according to his preference, and confident of the virtue, patriotism and integrity of the mass of the people, ! as Democrats we make the following declaration of principles: '1 We believe that the government ot the United States is a national sovereignty, supreme within its sphere as delegated and defined in the constitution; consti-tution; and to that government o-jr first allegiance is due; and we believe j in a willing and loyal obedience to all its laws and a strict enforcement of the j same. "2 We believe that the seteral states of the union are sovereign wit lain la-in their sphere, and that upon the preservation of their autonomy depend the benefits of local self-government, the 'liberty of the citizens, and the peri "! oily of the union. - are opposed to the idea of a cfn:.;-.".i .(..' or paternal government, b;d: i:-g :h:'t the best government is ii .- . ;! t :u overns l:ist; and there fi'.rcw" K"i:op in the largest liberty of i lit! i.i.'iviiu 1 citizen consistent with good govcn nient. "4 We are a; posed to any legislation legisla-tion by the fivo:.l government which looks to or operates in levying taxes lor the benefit of any one class at the expense of any other, but we believe t hut the primal idea of all taxes should be revenue", and that confined to the needs of the government economically, administered. ."5 We are opposed to oy legislation legisla-tion tending to build up monopoly, as the result is to make ricli the few to the hurt of the many, and we believe that the rule of government should be ti.e greatest good to the greatest number; num-ber; special privileges to none; equality equali-ty to all. '6 We are unalterably opposed to the disfranchisement of any citizen except for crime, whereof he shall have been first duly convicted. 7 We are unalterably opposed to force and fraud in the conduct of elections, or to any interference with them bv extraneous powers or means. The constitution of the United States should not be vitiated by makeshift legislation to facilitate party advantages. advant-ages. "The foregoing we believe to be an embodiment of the true principles of republican-democratic government, which find their expression in the just interpretation of our constitution; and we most cordially invite the people of Utah, without regard to previous political poli-tical affiliations, who are walling to subscribe thereto and abide the action of the Democratic party in its organ ized capacity, to join with us in our effort to build up a party in Utah in sympathy and harmony with the Democratic De-mocratic party of the nation. Frank II. Dyer, "President f the Central Democratic Club of Salt Lake county, Utah. I "Attest: J. It. Letcher, Secretary." what is said of it. Immediately upon the Herald publishing pub-lishing the above, representatives of that energetic paper were set to work soliciting the views of the prominent promi-nent men of Salt Lake City upon the subject. Here are some that were published: COLONEL T. G. TVBBJSR, Superintends 7.. C. M. I., said: "I regard the movement as important and opportune. The time has evidently evi-dently come for the patriotic citizens of Utah to take some part in national affairs and show where they staud on the great issues of tne day. The resolutions reso-lutions adopted by the central Democratic Demo-cratic Club are, in my t pinion, such as any true Democrat can- endorse. en-dorse. They are sound, liberal and re-ghrdful re-ghrdful of the rights of the people without reference to class or creed. They sustain the nation in its legitimate legiti-mate powers and preserve the rithts of the respective states. They are strictly in accord with the constitu-lion constitu-lion and I think they will secure the support of all genuine Democrats in the Territory. The day is past for quarrels on mere local issues, and all classes should unite for the general welfare, while each man takes his own ground on national politics. I believe the movement w ill succeed. JUDGE ELIAS A. SMITH, cashier of Deseret Savings bank: The resolutions adopted by the Democratic club are sound to the point. I approve ap-prove of the same and regard the movement as opportune, and when followed up by the organization of a party, as contemplated in the resolution, resolu-tion, will be the most important politi-i cal move which has taken place in our j Territory. I think the time has ar-1 rived when national politics should ba introduced in our Teiritrv and the local parties laid on the shelf. I have no doubt'but that the move will succeed. suc-ceed. DR. FREEMAN was, perhaps, the most enthusiastic Democrat in town. The doctor had been holding himself in oy sheer compression com-pression and when the Democratic club let the cork out he effervesced like a bottle of champagne, or rather porter, with a thick black froth. "It is going to take the people by storm.'' said the doctor. "The people want something to tie to. The Liberal party was going down by its own weight. " I could hardly get down town as everybody was congratulating me. It will divide Mormon against Mormon, gentile against gentile, and harmonize every factional difference in Utah. In the future it is not going to be Liberalism and Mormonism, but Democracy and Republicanism. I told Pat Lannan yesterday, 'You've got to do something,' and Pat raved." Being asked: "Are there many Democrats among the Gentiles?" the doctor said: "A great many men came here to suck the public teat, and for that reason they are holding the prominent places and appear to be stronger than they really are, but when you get down among the masses you will find as many Democrats as Republicans. Oh, I have it in for thsm," exclaimed the dockr exultantly. "When President Cleveland was elected they refuse ! w let me have the national flag ti c:uiy at the he -id of the procession. I have been here for nine years and kim.v what I am talking about." Speaking of the subject the Timts on Thursday night 1 h' 1: l 4-The Times beiit.ves.that the grei. feature which has heretofore coutroih -d all action here has been virtually wip-dout. Since the "peculiar institution" insti-tution" that has made Utah so prominent promi-nent before the woild h;is been eliminated from th problem, so far as the future is concerned, bv tho action of the church, the question is veiv much simplified; and this feature of political conditions as they exist to day will exert an important influence upon every mind in the consideration of ways and means for politically promoting pro-moting the welfare of the territory." The Salt Lake Herald says: "The propriety of doing this has been only a question as to the proper time, and the club, made up of many of the foremost Democrats and heretofore Liberals of this city, has settled this for itself, at least, by deciding that the time has come; and we believe that in determining the matter for itself the club has also decided for scores and hundreds of men who are at heart Democrats, but who have not been members of a Democratic party for the most effective reason that there was no Democratic party here. We know how the old men and the young men have talked; we know how they have longed for the time to cornel when certain matters which have no legitimate plac.H in party politics would be eliminated from our political contests, con-tests, and we could meet and contest for the supremacy of opinions and principles as they do elsewhere; We know how the voters have been driven into taking sides without regard to questions which divide American citizens, citi-zens, otie class for protection against the persistent assaults of the other class; and we think we know that the great majority of the n'ODle are so heartily sick and tired of this peculiar kind of fighting, these fanatic assaults and desperate def"iises. that they will heave a sigh of relief and feel that a distressing load has le-n removed wiien a different mode of party warfare war-fare can be pursued. If that time has arrived we shall soon see evidences evi-dences of it in a rallying to the support sup-port of the Democratic club which has taken the initiative, : t least so far as this county is concerned." OPINIONS OF SOME PROVO PEOPLE. A DiSPATcn reporter maqe a visit to some of our local politicians, the views of some of whom we append. On account of the busv times, getting ready to receiye the President, however, how-ever, we were unable to secure many for this issue: WM. PROBERT. "Yes, sir-ee. I have. seen the platform, plat-form, and 1 think our Democratic friends are awaking to business in fine shape. The clause against wholesale disfranchisement suits my views exactly, ex-actly, 'and the people know it. Yeu see, the Mormons never regarded any of the anti-Mormon legislation as constitutional; con-stitutional; but just as soon as they were told by the court of last resort that they were mistaken, then either their polygamous practices or the I twelfth clause in the articles of faith j j h id to go. This clause is the one w herein is said: "We believe in being ; subject to kings, presidents, ruleis ami magistrates; in obeying, honoring iand sustaining the law." Now this had either to be stricken out, or else ti e Mormon people had to take the ourse they did at conference, when they voted to uphold the manifesto issued bv President Woodruff. An ; h-t ni tell you right now, that whe.. the Mormons say a thing they mean to ; stick to it, and don't you forget it!" A. D. GASH. In my opinion, the platform adopted adopt-ed by the Salt Sake county Democracy, is just the right thing to do. It is sound to the core It sets forth the principles of our party in a manner that is unmistakable. It is curt and decisive. It teaches Democracy in the acceptation of the term, as signifying signi-fying a capacity in the people for local self-government. It is a platform on which any man could stand, who believes in equal rights amongthe people. peo-ple. It is sound on the tariff as well as everything it touches. I endorse it every word. D. D. HOUTZ. The action tiken by the Democratic club of Salt Lake suits me exactly. We are nearer the day of my hope than I had any idea of. The fisht must of necessity soon close. It is fought on grounds that engender hate and ill-will, ill-will, and has neither reason nor excuse ex-cuse for its continuance. Let's relegate rele-gate it to the"Tombsof the Capulets." The resolutions are such as every Democrat can endorse and should have stamaina enough to support. DR. IIANNI5ERO: For nine years I have longed to see the day when Democracy would successfully suc-cessfully be put into practical operation oper-ation in Ufah. The platform will suit every true Democrat in the Territory', except a few soreheads. The section relating to disfranchisement is -4 nail in the Liberal cofln in Utah. It will strengthen the Democratic ranks by the hundreds. F. W. C. HATHENBRUCK. There is only one result. If the in tent ifns are honest, and not done to split the present majority, it is the bst thing that can happen to the growth of the Territory, and will shorten the time for Statehood by-several by-several years. GEO. H4VERGAMP. ! The principal intent of Democracy is, to d. liver the laws of liberty. The action of the Salt Lake Democrats is wise and reasonable, and a halo i f hope. The outcome will be a phalanx of thought. K. R. IRVINE. It suits my iews exactly. It's wh; t I've been looking for for sometime, and something t hut I most e;.r?iesll-favor. |