t is yet a matter of uncertainty which way the Mormon vote will go. At present I am inclined to think that many of the prominent Mormons lean oward Republicanism." OLD PARTIES HAVE DISBANDED. "Then the old Utah parties will not meet at the polls again?" "That is it. In the August election, for a legislature, there will be three parties-Democratic, Republican and Liberal. That is to say, while the old Mormon party will not appear, a few gray old men who have been Mormoneaters for twenty years in the Liberal barty are not able to rest o' nights at thought of losing their prey. With them are а few office-holdrs who would lose 'fat' things and soft snaps if Utah should become a State. They control a small hoodlum and rig-raff element of hangers-on, and these will make an effort to repeat winter of 1890. That is the situation today. It is full of promise that the old strife in Utah is rapidly dying and will probably cease with the demise of the alleged liberal party at the polls next August. Then Utah will be free and in due time will become great. You may say that I have deen a diligent student of the real state of things in Utah for two years and a half; have been over a large part of the Territory and know exactly what I state when I assure you that, polygamy abandoned, there is not on the continent a more loyal, law-abiding people than the Mormons, and as an industrious people their equals are hard to find and their superiors do not such frauds as won the election in the Mr. Lebcher was today called upon by a reporter and in regard to his trip said: "1 was very favorably impressed by the West and her marvelous growth, and especially with Utah. While in Salt Lake City I was the guest of my daughter, Mrs. Geo. Arbogast, and during my long stay there made an exand possibilities of the Territory. Salt haustive examination of the resources Lake City is a delightful city of 50,000 inhabitants and bids fair in five years to treble its population. Capital and tions in that old time city of the Morbrains are working great transformawhich in some instances cost $1,000,000. Blocks are yearly going up, The great Mormon Temple, now in be the wonder of the West. It has process of erection, will undoubtedly already cost $4,000,000 and will cost much more by the time it is completed. The present tortoise shaped Tabernacle, in which the Mormon Church worships, is an immense structure and is crowded every Sunday. mons. From the First ward-Joseph Booth, T. B. Timmony, S. E. Allen. Second ward-W. E. D. Barnett, Coalter, T. J. Angell. Gustave Kroeger, Edmund Frost. Ninth ward-Sidney W. Darke, A. Schroeder, Walden. and voted upon, after which the followThese names were taken up in order ing were elected delegates at large, the nominations being made from the body of the house: Le Grande Young, W. E. D. Woolley, A. L. Gleason, William SECOND PRECINCT. The voters of the Second precinct met at Independence Hall on Third South, and organized by electing Hon. S. A. Merritt chairman and J. H. Moyle secretary. is a barren waste of sand, get rid of it "If you ever had an idea that Utah at once, for it is one of the most fertile spots of the earth. In mineral wealth it is inferior to no State in the Union. I visited its immense silver mines and their product. A large portion of its was astonished at the magnitude of soil is suitable for cultivation, and the it nearly all tillable. But it is especially magnificent system of irrigation inakes adapted to the growth of fruit, and in that line will rapidly advance to the front. The bench lands are perfectly adapted to the growth of fruits of the temperate zone, and especially for the culture of grapes. Moreover, Dale. exist on this continent. Their enemies grapes require no irrigation. In might say to you that the church had hired me to make this statement. There fact, to a certain limit, the drier the better, and in this climate our great would be, however, no truth in it. I struggle is to prevent grapes from rothave spent many years 'helping the under dog. That work is never hired ting on account of wet weather. The soil is very rich and I predict that in a and seldom paid for. The Mormon few years the immense stretches covered church has never employed me and at present with sagebrush will abound have never asked employment of it. I in fertile vineyards. advocate the rights of the Mormons be- is pleasant, the winters mild and the The climate cause it is right, and if the Mormons summers, for the most part, delight were the persecutors instead of the ful. The rainy season is now about persecuted, as they have been, I over and the dry season will last till should be against them. Only let the fall, giving grapes a magnificent opnation be fair alike to all sects and portunity to ripen. It is equally true, Mormonism will soon cease to be a however, that the climate will not dethorn in the flesh of anybody." velope the more delicate and tropical varieties of California grapes, but for the hardier grapes the climate and surroundings could not be better. They are, of course, nearer the East would have an immense advantage than the California grape growers and whole trade of the Northwest, where there, while they could command the grapes cannot be grown to advantage. through the grape growing section of "After my stay in Utah I went California. The grape crop is in fine condition and if no accident happens the yield will be immense. Surely California has the secret of grape cul GRAPE CULTURE IN UTAH. The following is reproduced from the Akron Beacon and Republican, published in Summit county, Ohio, under date of May 29th, and will undoubtedly be interesting reading to Utah grape culturers: A committee of pointed to select a list of delegates to seven, one from each ward, was ap during their session the meeting was attend the county convention, and addressed by Messrs. W. H. Cassady, J. R. Middlemiss, C. R. Barratt and ex-Governor C. W. West. W. Judd the following list of deleThe committee reported through J. gates, which was approved: S. A. Merritt, J. W. Fox, Jr., R. C. Chambers, J. R. Letcher, C. R. Barrett, G. M. Freeman, W. H. Groves, A. C. Brixen, C. F. Wilcox, J. M. Stout, A. Reichelt, A. J. Burt, William Thomas Hull, W. H. Cassady, N. V. Burke, T. F. Howells, C. W. West, H. Moyle, A. G. Giauque, I. M. WadJones, J. W. Judd, J. H. Poulton, J. dell, T. W. Green, W. Van Cott, J. R. Carlquist, E. S. Kearsley, W. H. Middlemiss, J. W. Williams, C. A. Waterman. THIRD PRECINCT. Mr. David Lebcher, of Akron, extensively interested in the Kelly island grape culture, and who has had wide experience in the cultivation of grapes, returned Saturday to his home at the corner of South Union and Forge ture on a large scale. All through the held at the Sixteenth ward school streets, after a six months' trip through the West. While Mr. Lebcher visited many friends and relatives during his trip, the principal object was an ex amination of California methods in West, wherever I went, I found the The Third precinct primary was house. Mr. W. A. Hodges was elected as chairman, and Mr. Morris secretary, and the following named gentlemen delegates chosen: O. H. Hardy, 8amuel Brown, J. L. Nebeker, J. S. Grow, F. S. Fernstrom, E. E. Rich, W. J. Newman, E. A. Folland, W. A. Hodges, John Kelly, H. Pembroke, Joseph Pugsley, T. J. Everill, F. H. Hyde, Joseph Bull, Jr., John H. The "Kearsage" sunk the "Ala-Rumel, Jr., E. A. Smith, H. J. Haybama" on June 19, 1864. wood, S. M. Katz. During Mr. Lebcher's stay in the grape culture and a comparison with West he also took a tour through Orethose followed in the Middle States. While absent he made a careful and gon, Washington and Montana, visitcritical examination of the soil and ing with his son, Dr. C. B. Lebcher, in Miles City, Mont. climate of Utah with a view of forming an opinion as to the future of the grape industry in that territory. FOURTH PRECINCT. At the Independent school house there was a huge gathering. Mr. Rawlins nominated as chairman of the meeting Hadley D. Johnson. tempered by moral restraint. The inhabitants of Midway will therefore soon know which of the two great national parties they prefer to adhere to. Potatoes are looking well. There will be a large crop of them and a fine quality, also a good yield of wheat, for Mr. Williams moved that the meet- the grinding of which latter coming proceed to nominate fifteen dele-modity the Van Wageners are about to gates to the county convention. fit up a new grist mill, and so save our Carried. local farmers the trip to the roller mill at Heber. Mr. Williams nominated as secretary H. G. Whitney. J. L. Rawlins, F. S. Richards, P. L. Williams, J. T. Caine, R. W. Young, J. B. Toronto, S. A. Kenner W. H. Roy, J. G. Bywater, T. G. Webber, G. D. Pyper, Byron Groo, C. R. Savage, John Burt, C. L. Hawley. Alternates: John Clark, H. G. Whitney, J. M. Kennedy. FIFTH PRECINCT. In the Fifth precinct Ex-Mayor Armstrong was elected chairman and F. A. Mitchell secretary. On motion of C. E. Angell, a committee was appointed to select delegates to the county convention. The chair named C. E. Angell, F. H. Dyer, A. G. Norrell, T. V. Williams, Thomas Marshall. The choice of the chair was ratified by applause, and when the committee reported the following were named: J. C. Royle, Simon Bamberger, George R. Cushing, Francis Armstrong, P. W. Madsen, James Lowe, F. H. Dyer, Thomas Marshall, E. G. Woolley, T. V. Williams, D. L. Levy, M. B. Sowles, A. G. Norrell, H. Lett, M. E. Cummings, Wm. Naylor, M. E. McEnanay. FARMERS PRECINCT. At the meeting in Farmers' Precinct Mr. Andrew J. White was elected temporary chairman and Oscar Van Cott secretary. Andrew J. White and Oscar Van Cott were unanimously chosen as delegates. Andrew J. White, John Gabbott and William Wagstaff were chosen a committee to solicit names for the formation of a Democra ic club. content with anything less than acti by the military authorities involvin some official reproof of the Prince Wales, Gen. Williams and Levitt. Conferences have been held at t war office, attended by Secretary Sta hope, the Duke of Cambridge, Du of Connaught, Gen. Redverse Bulls and Col. Stracey, and it is report that they decided that the Prince Wales, Gen. Williams and Levitt con mitted no offense against military lay but only a technical breach of th Some acreage has been planted in The health of the people here, like inconvenient. The Church societies are reported doing a good work, and the private school in the public school house is still going on. The Schneider health resort, with a large plunge bath of the big mound mineral water, is to be opened this In reference to the Earl of Coventr it is reported that he intimated a read ness to resign the office of master buckhounds, but acceptance is delaye tiH the government sees how Lon Coventry's retirement is likely to a fect the position of the Prince of Wale Club sentiment naturally supports th Prince, nor has the scandal lessene the Prince's popularity in the turf se Court circles are much exercised ove letters from the German Court reflec ing the opinion of Emperor Willian It is believed that the Emperor h written the queen a long and seriou criticism on the Prince's life, and d lating especially upon the gambling officers as a grave offense to militar honor, made worse by the signing of The "boys" will soon retire to the paper permitting a Colonel, convicte canyon to cut timbers for the mines. of cheating, to retain his commissio Mining operations are being prose-in the army. The Queen, it is sai cuted quietly but persistently by men forwarded the letter to the Prince of grit. You will yet hear of strange Wales. week. surprises from the Snake creek district. There's nothing LEO HÆFELI. THE ENGLISH MONARCHY. LONDON, June 12.-The storm rising ITEMS FROM MIDWAY. around the Prince of Wales is fast gaining in intensity, and is endangerThe daily mail, which we obtained ing his chances of succession to the largely through the friendly services throne, if not the existence of the Engof Delegate Caine, while in Washing-lish monarchy. No class appears to ton in the early spring, comes to us in be stirred so deeply as the great middle a "bob-tailed" fashion. The Wasatch class, the real strength of the country, county mail (Heber, Midway, Charles- and hitherto the solid prop of monton and Walisburg being the recipient archy. Wherever its voice becomes offices) gets to the county seat about 4 audible, its earnest denunciations of o'clock each afternoon from Park City. the prince are accompanied by regrets As the big eastern and western mails at his nearness to the throne. reach that city at 10:30 a. m., we have Representative gatherings of religbeen thinking that the mail contractorious bodies, Congregational, Methodist, would do well to get "a move on" a Baptist, Unitarian and Presbyterian, little earlier, and instead of waiting have already recorded their condemaround in the Park until the afternoon, nation. Boards of guardians are going strap Uncle Sam's mail bag to his stage and leave the camp at an hour that would enable him to reach Mr. Duncan's headquarters at such a time as would give our rural mail carrier the opportunity to go around the "suburban offices, in the afternoon. out of their accustomed path to discuss Sir William Gordon Cumming, the request of the officials of Forres, r considered his refusal of a public we come, and the town will make a hol day of the occasion. ST. GEORGE STAKE CONFERENCE The regular quarterly conference this Stake was held Sunday and Mo day, 14th and 15th inst. We were favored with the presen of the First Presidency of Seventie and teachings of Elder B. H. Rober He was the only one of the Gener Authorities, however, with us. T usual conference reports and busine were submitted to and approved the assembly. The General Autho ities were sustained by the vote of th people; also the Stake authoritie without change from the list submitte to conference three months ago. Holy Spirit caused the Word of th We are thankful in stating that th Lord to be freely dispensed, to th comfort and edification of the waitin souls present. JAMES G. BLEAK, Stake Clerk. Governor Toole of Montana, on th 18th inst. appointed a delegation of 3 Montanians to attend the arid lan convention, which meets in Salt Lak City September 15th next. Some the most prominent men in Montan were appointed in this delegation. Ere long the growing fierceness of Midway has always been a solid popular heat must penetrate to the "People's party" since I have known core of parties, causing party action it. Thus you may suppose that the ac- within and without Parliament. The tion of the Territorial Central commit- Radicals of the Commons are opening tee on June 10th left us rudderless, un- the attack on the prince, but they have helmed and dismasted. But not so. been warned that Gladstone resents The citizens tell me that they remem- the movement, and the leaders of the ber quite well the principles for which opposition will actively show repug-cup and $5000. Their boats, the "Mer they thought, fought and brought their nance to associating liberalism with votes-local self-government, equal agitation tending to cast discredit on rights and intellectual development, the crown. The Radicals will not be Captain William Andrews and Ca tain J. S. Lawler started on an ocea race on the 17th inst. from Ocean Pie Crescent Beach, for Land's End, i England. They will race for a silve maid" and "Seaserpent" are but mer lifeboats. Each of the men has alread crossed the Atlantic in small boats. HE DESERET WEEKLY, PUBLISHED BY THE DESERET NEWS COMPANY. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year, of Fifty-two Numbers, IN ADVANCE. Volume, of Twenty-six Numbers, CHARLES W. PENROSE, EDITOR. $2.50 were the Territorial Auditor and Treasurer, certain offices appointive that over those creatures who never reform, but remain the same mendacious, sophistical, unregenerate and ungentlemanly defenders of fraud and corruption as ever. WHERE IS HIS GREATNESS. decided against them. We anticipated formed this, because we knew that "Liberal" vantage ring argument consists of just such sophistry as that, and that those who use it never miss a chance to avail themselves of it. We have not been disappointed; the effort has been made. But there is no similarity between June 27, 1891. the two positions. The Auditor and Treasurer were elected by the people, A REV. MR. BOYD, in a recent the bogus Councilors were not. The Presbyterian assembly at Pittsburg, former knew they were so elected, the made some entertaining observations latter knew they were not. In con- on Dr. T. De Witt Talmage. In the tending for their offices those territor- gentleman's opinion Talmage was not ial officers set forth the law and the an orator and there was strong doubt facts and claimed their positions by in his mind that the great preacher right of both. The city pretenders did had any dramatic power. The distornothing of the kind, but simply re- tions of countenance which he assorted to the tricks which legal techni-sumed were a pitiful failure if intended to be dramatic. Indeed, Talmage had not, as he would judge, "a single gesture, posture or movement of the body that pertains to the true orator.” On end. THE FORTY-THIRD VOLUME. THIS number commences the Fortyird Volume of THE DESERET EEKLY. It comes to its readers ith full confidence that it will meet ith a hearty welcome wherever its edecessors have found their way. he WEEKLY is the pioneer paper of e Rocky Mountains. It is a "Mor-calities make possible. There was no on" paper. It is published in the fraud attached to the first case, the terest of the "Mormon" people and second was tainted with it from the as battled for their rights from the beginning and covered with it to the gginning. When the leaders of the Mormon" Church have anything ofThe law under which the Auditor cial to publish it appears in the and Treasurer were elected was duly ESERET NEWS and is sure not to be passed by the Legislature and signed mitted from the WEEKLY, which also by the Governor. The question as to ntains all the leading editorials and the conformity of the law to the ost important items from the daily and Organic Act was an open one. Many mi-weekly editions, besides original eminent lawyers differed about it. atter written especially for its col-That Governors took opposite views mus. Yet it is not confined to Morit is evident from the signature on subjects or Mormon interests but of the Executive who approved it, as pports the cause of right among all against the claims of others who conoples and all parties. As an epitome sidered it void. The Auditor and current thought and general news Treasurer did their duty in holding form suitable for binding and pre-places to which the people had elected rvation, THE DESERET WEEKLY is them until the highest court decided ot excelled in this region and niay be that their offices were appointive and id to be almost without a rival. In not elective. e change that is taking place in upon or was the contrary, "The first and most important element of Talmage's popularity and power is his Christian earnestness. He believes, and therefore speaks. He is a man of God. A second element of his power is his staunch orthodoxy. He has not been carried away by any of the theories of the new school of theology. He believes in heaven and hell, in a First God and a Divine Savior. He believes in the Bible; the whole Bible. He believes in the Church of God and the ordinances of religion." Talmage's kind of "earnestness" is The bogus Councilors were not of a sort most useful among shallow e political situation THE DESERET elected at all. This was understood brains. It will wring tears from the EEKLY will be independent but not by both parties. Before as well as eys of simpletons, and exalt minds eutral. The movement will be faith-after the election, it was judicially that are morbid with superstition lly chronicled without party bias determined that the election for into an ecstacy of admiration for his ad the doings of both Republicans and Councilmen was to be by wards "genius." But what do the intelligent emocrats will be impartially reported. And precincts. the scheme think of it? We suspect it is they who he welfare of Utah and its people are to seat men who were not so elected look upon him as being "awkward,” ramount with this paper, and we inwas concocted by "Liberal" leaders "uncouth," "unnatural," and "absoite our friends everywhere to send us and carried out by "Liberal" officials, lutely repulsive." Genuine earnestntributions to add to its interest. and was an intentional piece of politi-ness does not manifest itself in disrateful for past support we look cheer-cal chicanery. It had not the shadow tortions of countenance. It does not lly to the future, which is bright and romising, not only to the "Mormon” eople but to their never failing chamon and representative THE DESERET EEKLY. NO PARALLEL. of a principle involved in it. roar like a mad beast or tear its hair The question is asked, "Has the like a maniac. That is the trick of a NEWS forgotten that it denied the pulpit mountebank who without the authority of Congress inasmuch as a natural impulse of truth in his soul Mormon Legislature had ignored it?" endeavors to substitute in its place the of the We answer, it is impossible to forget antics practiced buffoon. that which we never knew and never Earnestness recognizes the power of performed. Neither the DESERET truth unembelished. It is falsehood WE haye been expecting that the NEWS nor the Utah Legislature ever that resorts to monkey-shines for the Liberal" apologists for the illegal denied the "authority" of Congress in purpose of diverting attention from its eizure and retention of six seats in the this matter. Both, and many learned feeble disguises. ity Council by "Liberals" who were lawyers, disputed the claim that Conot elected, would attempt to draw a gress had exercised, by the Organic rallei between their case and that of Act, authority to the extent of making As for Talmage's Christianity, it is piquantly described by Preacher Graham, who answered the Rev. Mr. wheelhorses of the Democracy would velopments. It says that though a Boyd by observing simply: "I don't THE POLITICAL PROBABILITIES. The dispatches tell us that the president-makers and politicians are already burnishing their sabres for the campaign of 1892. A Republican political conference was held in Indianopolis a few days ago, and though of an informal character, yet it is no less significant. Mr. Blaine was Senator Palmer of Illinois has been the favorite in that assembly, and the widely talked of in this connection, but result is the formation of a Blaine it is unlikely that he would secure party in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana sufficient support in the convention or and Kentucky. There are a number of be strong enough before the country. men in the Republican party who will Senator Gorman's is the latest name have strong followings in the conven- mentioned as a possible Democratic tion, but the two men who from present candidate. He is one of the shrewdest appearances outtop all others are Blaine and most powerful men in his party. and Harrison. And unless some new As a Catholic, however, he would developments take place before 1892, probably meet with fierce opposition the contest for the nomination will from the sectarian elements and the probably be between these two. danger from this would most likely be considered too formidable to make his nomination a safe one. the late Sir John's gation policy, but nothing tangible h materialized therefrom. Every ye finds its debt, its expenditures and i taxation increasing, while the popul tion is stationary or decreasing, ar its sons and daughters emigrating the United States to find the employ ment which they lack at home. Eve many of the Canadians themselv admit the failure of the national polic and they say Canada is exactly whe it was in 1849 when the following d claration was promulgated: "Of all the remedies which have bee suggested for the acknowledged and i afflicted, there remains but one to sufferable ills with which our country considered. This remedy consists in friendly and peaceable separation fro British connection, and a union upo equitable terms with the great Nort American confederation of sovereig states." The people on this side the border c not seem to be particularly excited ov annexation. Whatever is heard abou it mostly comes from Canada. Howe er, from an American point of view, a Blaine has added to his strength by nexation has in it something attractiv reason of his reciprocity scheme, which It means a vast federation of republi if only half way successful can be Cleveland and Blaine, all things from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arct strategically manipulated during the considered are the most probable choice ocean. With the exception of Mexic next campaign. His foreign policy of their respective parties. But great it would make the whole North Amer has so far been entirely to his advau- changes occur in the political world in can continent one nation. It woul tage. He has dealt with the Italian a very short time and before the con- settle all contentions about the fish question in a masterly manner, and Inventions meet other figures may loom eries, the seal skins and shore right his negotiations with England he seems up in the political horizon and some Custom houses would be abolished o to have held his end with consummate that are now prominent may have both sides of the present line. It woul ability. His attitude on the silver passed away or have been relegated to make the St. Lawrence a great natio It would d question is not positively known. It the ranks for reasons that are stronger al highway to the sea. is supposed that he is in harmony with than names. away with all these bickerings abou the administration on this issue, but railroad interests. In a word it woul Blaine is a man of resource, of intellect, nationalize the whole of the norther continent. and of policy and when the critical It would make time arrives for an expression, he may Now that Sir John Macdonald is re- grand republic without have some scheme which would bear moved for ever from the political arena emy or a rival in the Wester the same relation to free silver, that in Canada, various conjectures are be- hemisphere. When Sir John's succe reciprocity does to high tariff. From ing offered as to the future of that sor makes any important failure, a the existing condition of political country. It is universally ad- these advantages will present them CANADIAN PROSPECTS. can an er affairs, James G. Blaine seems to be mitted that no successor be selves to Canadians in general, and th the strongest probable leader in the found for him, who will hold the question of annexation will assum Republican party. French Nationalist and British Tory, a more enticing form. Anglican bishop and Roman Mousig- Late dispatches from Ottawa say the nor in one political fold. But whoever J. J. C. Abbott has been chose succeeds, it is almost a foregone con- premier of Canada. The colleagues clusion that a reorganization of the the late Sir John have been invited t Cabinet will take place and possibly a join the Abbott ministry. All hav dessolution of the Canadian Parlia-accepted except the Hon. J. A. Chaple ment may follow. who regards Sir John Thompson a On the Democratic side there are also a number of prominent men. Among these Grover Cleveland stands preeminent, but his nomination by his party is not so certain as some appear to think. David B. Hill of New York is a strong party man. In his own State his popularity is undeniable. The St. Paul Pioneer Press is of better qualified for the premiership But from a national view Hill is not opinion that the annexation idea will It is stated that the Governor-Geners so strong a figure. One year ago, the receive a new impetus from recent de-actually asked Sir John Thompson + rm a ministry, but he declined, ow-lief of the eight persons who called men" who conduct it. They are not as g to the opposition of two of his themselves a central committee is en- vile and blasphemous and ribald as rench colleagues and the Orangemen titled to weight because of their unaOntario. It is understood that the ew premier will adhere to the old line f policy pursued by the Macdonald overnment, until after the present ession is closed, when the ministry ill be reconstructed. IS DE LESSEPS A THIEF? THE great De Lesseps, whose name as been a household word for over a core of years, in every part of the ivilized world, is about to be tried for raud. The French capitalists who ontributed to the millions that were unk in the Panama canal project are ot satisfied. They believe that De esseps, who set the work in motion nd has been the foemost man in the cheme from the beginning, came out f the crash with too much money. This will appear strange to the world ho have always thought that De Lesseps of all men would be the last to ocket illegitimate gain in such an nterprise. The public have been led nimity, should not the belief and their reports of religious services in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. But they are tinged with the same false colors and bear the same marks of malice, vulgarity and low-lived spleen. The Conference of the "Mormon" The Scandinavian meeting held on people was a voluntary gathering of Monday night in the Social Hall, in men and women from all parts of the the interest of the Republican party, Territory, and they were practically was so large that about two hundred unanimous on a question that they persons were unable to gain admitconsidered of the greatest importance. tance. Forty-five new names were enAnd yet the writer of the sentiment we have quoted is trying his best to belittle that unanimous expression, and to make it appear unworthy of the confidence of thinking men anywhere. rolled on the list of members for a club in process of formation. It is reported in the "Liberal" (pseudo-Republican) organ as "a dismal failure," and that, "About thirty-five sons of Sweden and The Territorial Central Committee of Norway were present and in their own the People's Party met by appointment peculiar way discussed the matter." and made certain declarations, "speak- As there were prominent English ing for their constituents," and speaking Republicans present who adthough at first there were a few excep- dressed the meeting, and it was a roustions, at last they were all unanimous ing, overflowing assemblage, the aniin the expression of a belief; and yet mus of the report needs no special the same writer has been trying ever indication. since to throw dirt upon it and persuade thinking people not to receive it as in good faith. The evident purpose of the "Liberal" scribes is to belittle the present political movement as much as possible. believe that the perfecting Theopinions of eight sincere men on They may succeed for a short time f the Panama Canal was the ideal of any subject are entitled to consider- among people at a distance who read De Lesseps' glory; that it had occupied ation, proportionate to their intelli- their effusions, but their utter menis thoughts and imaginations to the gence and influence. But the belief dacity will soon be obvious to all. xtent of destroying his judgment and of the eight persons who formulated the ransforming him from the greatest Liberal" resolutions-even if they nd most clear-headed civil engineer were persons of exceptional ability and he word has ever produced, to an un-importance, which they are not rustworthy visionary. They could ever be made to suspect that a man yhose dreams of mental acquisition, mounted to such heights, would ever toop to the occupation of dishonorable honey-getting. ENTITLED TO CONFIDENCE? WE FIND the annexed paragraph in he editorial comments of the "Liber"ring organ on the meeting of the Hleged Republican central committee: "When men voluntarily come together, nd it is found that with a single excepon they, speaking for their constituents, re practically unanimous in a belief, that elief is entitled to the confidence of inking men everywhere." "What is sauce for the goose is sauce or the gander," is a trite saying; and In all probability there was no "Liberal" reporter present, but the kind of thing wanted was written up, elsewhere, as many of the "Liberal" when manifestly incorrect and uttered reports of Tabernacle services are. as bearing authority which was only The organ stated on Monday that assumed, is not entitled to any great Apostle Moses Thatcher was the confidence nor to very serious consi-speaker at the meeting on Sunday afterderation. noon. He was not present. Neither When eight "Liberals" pretend to of the speakers resembled him in apbe "Republicans" and express a belief pearance or manner, On several ocwhich is anti-Republican, and advise casions it has stated that Bishop John action which would be ruinous to Re- R. Winder opened the meeting, and on publican interests, it appears to us neither occasion was he present. It is that no matter how "practically unani- the same in regard to other well known mous" they may have been, their utter-gentlemen, whose names are paraded ances are more likely to provoke de- in Tribune print as taking part in the rision than confidence, and thinking services, when they were many miles men will be apt to regard them with away. Language is attributed to them contempt. HOW DO THEY LIKE IT? that no one uttered, but that would not have been used if they had been there. We mention this to show that the THE Republicans and Democrats of unprincipled thing is equally menUtah, who are engaged in organizing dacious toward its former supporters as clubs and educating the people in in reference to the "Mormon" people. politics, must be charmed with the It is utterly unreliable and is now seek. notices they are receiving from the ing to deceive its readers in reference "Liberal" organ of hate and misrepre- to Я movement which, unless takes 8 short sentation. They are tasting a little of the sheet turn, the treatment which the People's party will work its utter overthrow and the "Mormon" people generally and the wreck of the party received for years from the same source. which it is desperately struggling to The reports of political meetings hold together. nother which is equally pertinent to which appear in the sheet referred to The battle of Blenheim was fought he subject is, "It is a poor rule that are specimens of the "accuracy" and on June 19, 1800, between the French ill only work one way." If the be-"fairness" of the "American gentle-land Austrians. |