New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
THE GOyEHNORSHIP OF UTAH.


. CRISIS APrRoA CHING IN UTAH WHICH REQUIRES
FIRM MAN At THE HEAD OF AFFAiRs-GossP
ABOUT THE OPPOSITION TO GOVERNOR EMERY.
lBY rELEGRArn To TIE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON. Dee. 23.-1he opposition to the re-
appointment OF Governor Emery, of Utah, is becom-
.ng very aggressive.
Mr. Mcbride, of Salt Lake City, one of the most
rominent LAYERS OF the Territory, came TO Washing
ION TO attend the recent meeting of the National
Republican Committee; and during his stay here he
hascalcdu the President in relation to the Cover
norship of Utah. He is understood TO make no accu
,atons against Goyernor Emery. but he represents
70 the President that the Gentiles in Salt Lake City
lesire the appointment of some who is more out
tpoken in his opposition to MormOnsm and in whom
they would have more confidence in case of trouble.
Mr.. Mcbride does not complain of anything which
Governor Emery has done or left undone, but fears
hat he may not prove equal to any emergency that
nay arise.
Among the means that are being used by others
n the attempt TO prevent the reappontment OF Gov
,rnor Emery is a charge that has been widely pub
ished in the newspapers that the Governor approved
A Law passed by the Territorial Legislature which
repealed the statutes against seduction, adultery,
and kindred crimes. This repeal. il is asserted left
the Territory destitute of any law that could reach
Polygamy." A TRIBUNE correspondent made care
full and thorough search today through the journals
Of the legislative Assembly of Utah covering the
entire period of Governor Emerys administration
The examination proved that the above accusation
Is wholly false Ii any law against adultery, seduc-
ton. etc. ever existed in Utah, it was repealed be-
fore Governor Emerys time, and he is not to blame
for It's abolition.
Another accusation against the Governor is THAI
be has favored election law which gives the Nor
mons practical control of elections. The facts are
hr ha a+t raporfe of lffoh that
he has steadily used his influence in favor of an
amendment of the election laws, and, from the very
charge against him, il appears that he has
ably succeeded 10y securing the adoption of law
providing for q secret ballot. Before that the law
required that each ballot should be Endorsed with
the name of the voter. This of course. placed al
most unlimited power in the hands of the Mormon
hierarchy.
AS TO the general accusation that Governor Emery
has virtually been acting for long time in the in
terest of the Mormons." study of the journals
above referred TO shows that the contrary is true.
The Governors two regular messages. and the nu-
merous other messages which he has sent to the
Legislature on special subjects prove that he mas
maintained firm and dignliied attitude III support
Of the laws Of the United States
OF Governor Emerys friends DOW in the city, one
of the most active is Cef-Justice Hunter. of Utah.
In a conversation with the President yesterday he
assured the latter that the Governor could be de,
pended upon to act fearlessy in any emergency and
that II Will be great mistake 10
him now when affairs III Utah seem 10 be approach
ing a crisis. and when there Is perfect harmony and
understanding among the Federal officers of the
Territory. The Presidents has great confidence in
Judge Hunter. and will probably be influenced by
his advice. The Administration Is III earnest IN It's
war upon poygamy, and its only desire is to have
man 10 the Executive chair of Utah who Will not
falter his duty. Ii the President can be con-
WINGED that Governor Emery rs such q man, as he
undoubtedly Is, he will certainly reappoint him.
Ii is understood that already two candidates are
In the field for Governor Emery's place One OF
these is General Charles Ewing, OF Ohio brother
Of Congressman Ewing and bIother-in-law OF Secre-
ary Sherman. The other Is NJ u: Ordway, formerly
Arms of the House of Representatives.