The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-13

racket in each others favor with a de-
gree Of skill and determination worthy
the big spoils which they are gathering
in. They have tried to make it appear
their retention was necessary
to the execution of the laws,
and have held threat over the admin
istration that their removal would be
changed to friendship for the Mormons
by the administration. This is the only
thing that Ireland has had TO recon-
mend him, for as an officer he has been
a conspicuous failure. lacking in judg-
ment, wanting in wisdom and courage,
aud devoid OF the intelligence, qualifica-
ton and instincts which enable an Off
Ger to perform disagreeable duties eff
GENTLY and respectfully, without in
curing the enmity of the public. A
man can be Marshal of this Ter
r.tory, and unpleasant as is much
OF the work that he will have to do, he
can command and enjoy the confidence.
esteem and respect of the people. Ire
land is despised by all not directly con
nected with him or who are not depend
ent on him for favors. Now that he
has been dropped those who have been
hangers-on. and those who have used
him and his Office for their own malic-
ious and hateful purposes will also ioin
with the majority. 1t has been
occasion for regret that the national
administration has so long stood in fear
of the threat which the cunning and
desperate crew of Republican officials
here have held over it, but it is some
thing 10 rejoice over that Mr.. Cleveland
has lately shown a commendable degree
ofindependence, and spirit of bravery
such as one admires in President. He
kicked Governor Murray out uncere-
moniously. and let it be understood that
be did so because he did not approve
the Governors high-handed and reyolu
tionary course. Now he fires" MarshsI
Ireland, in the face of Zsne's appeal.
and the petitions of others of the
desperate rule or ruin clique, showing
that he disapproyes of the Marshal's
proceedings and no longer stands in
awe of the Mormon-eaters' lash.
More good news may be expected from
Washington. Other desirable changes are
on the taps, and they will come along in
good time Yesterdays glorious work
is sufficient for the day. 1t means more
than the getting rid OF two most Of
fensiye officials; it is an indication that
the administration is beginning to learn
that Utah and her people are too valu-
able to be held at the mercy of a mob
of heartless, soulless adventures. bent
on plumber and the infiiction of cruel
ties. Daylight begins to appear.
After the above was in type the fol-
owing special telegram was received by
The HERALD. 1t tells the story that we
have told above. and by one who is in a
position to know the facts:
WASHINGTON, D. c., April u.
1t has transpired that the Senate ju-
dietary committee had unanimously
agreed to report adversely on the nomi-
nation of Judge Powers. A prominent
Democratic member Of the committee
submitted the matter 10 the President
foreshadowing the unfavorable action.
The Senator frankly told the President
the nomination was damaging the ad-
ministratIon, and in justice to himself
and the party should be withdrawn
This suggestion was favorably received
and considered by the President who
sent a message to the Senate to-day
Withdrawing Powers name.
The Michigan delegation to Congress
is jubilant over this action. this being
regarded as victory over the bossism
of Don Dickinson. Ex-Representative
Cassidy, of Nevada, has been here for
two or three weeks industriously work
ing in Powers interest, as the agent OF
parties to the Bullion-Bec mining
suit. 1t is said tonight that all the
charges against Powers will now be
published in full. They will make
mighty interesting:resding."
Marshal Dyer started for the west last
Saturday. taking with him the assn
rance of his appointment. He was adj
vised Of his nomination at Chicago,
where many congratulstory messages
reached him.