Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-01-28

al Things represents that public and
growing feeling whi5h now above ali
otner Sentiments is for young Utah 10
oe brought to the front. A man who
within himself the popular idea OF
young Utah Iapplausei, and can hold
a large majority, not siuaniy because Of
any phvsic1l Strength but because Of
nc Tact that he was born and reared
upon this soil, and that within himself
ne illustrates what IT is possible TO &C
complish in the Peoples Party. A
young man who has never wavered in
the performance Of duty.
Gentlemen, In presenting to yuu the
name that ] am ahcht Is o..er,f assure
you that he will give the greatest
satisfaction not only 10 young Utah
but also TO those on the other side. In
presenting his name, simply voice
the sentiment OF the majority of this
convention when / ask you TO care
FULLY consider the name OF Heber NJ.
Wells. prolonged eheers.l
Major Armstrong said he would
nominate a true and trusted servant
OF the people, a man who could well
be placed at the head Of the ticket
John Clark. [ Applause. Mr..
Clark has never Iaitered. lie has
been, and is today, the friend II the
people.
b. r, Cummings, Jr., in second
ing Mr.. Clark's nomination, said ex-
perience, Judgment and character
were. neceSsaty IA the present cir
cunssahces, and john Clark would
meet these requirements. There
were none more suitable.
w III. Bywater said he wanted a
man Of experience at the head Of the
ticket; a man who was representa-
tive OF the people; VIM vas known
70 every citizen, Sho was acquaint-
ed with every great question.
among them the water question:
very important one here. This
question had caused much delibera-
ton, and the man best acquainted |
with il was George NJ. Ottinger |
CHEERS and applause.l In HE dis
trict are more Peoples Party voters |
than in any other district, and he /
would poll a heavier vote than any |
oth:cii man. He has expended for |
the city vast quantities Of money, |
and has the confidence OF the people.
NJ. :. WOOlley seconded Mr.. OF
finger as "the next mayor"
n. w. Clayton seconded Spencer
Clawson az the iieSt mayor Of Salt
Lake, aid iiau Who Had never
been in Office.
DIR. Benedict said that If there was
any man who was suitable for mayor
it was Mir. Ottinger.
t. +. Howells moved that the
convection proceed r h1iic..
\. w. Clayton moved 10 amend
by adding that the presidentappoint
five tellers. The motion as amended
was carried. The tellers appointed
were: n. w. Clayton, Arthur Par
sons, T. ]. Macintosh, +. Y. Tay-
lor. a. II. Woolley.
J. II. Paul moved that 4 majority
of the les votes be necessary 10 /
choice. Carried.
On motion of Arthur Parsons, a
blackboard was put up, and the
names Of the nominees written
thereon.
The band discoursed music while
the balloting was going on. The
first ballot resulted as follows:
~ ClaEk......--..... L
A second ballot was proceeded
with, duriBg which there were loud
cries Of ''Wells for mayor" Shouts
IF "ClawsOni'' and ''Ottinger.s' ,
we're also heard. The vote was:
C'ark-........... 9
70 l. L d,
1t was evident that Mr.. Wells was
he most popular even for mayor,
lut that he was being saved for re-
order. Mr.. ClawsOn came n close
second in the minds OF the cOnven-
ion, and was nominated on the
bird ballot, with the. following
Tote:
CLARK ..............
Nells.-......-......ta Ott;ngcr....st......s
Spencer Clawson's nomination
vas made unanimous. The cheers h
md applause which followed made !
/ terrific din. :.
David Mckenzie said: v
arise with pleasure 70 place in
4 gentleman who is well known 10 =
-ou all, a native Of salt Lake City. a
Gentleman who has been identified e
With the interests Of this city, gen p
leman who has demonstrated that he "
) possessed Of fine executive ability,
( that kind Of integrity that We love 4,
D admire lapplausel and that is unim- q
eachable. l have listened tonight 4 y
With pleasure 10 hear the sense OF this
Meeting that we should have n clean
weep. II Is evident that our friends. n
he enemy, also like the idea, for they
$50 propose a clean sweep, although Il
aust say 1t is with rather dirty OF
room Applause and laughter. am
cry far from suppOsing that the N
ameS that have been presented by
he Liberals" represent the true q
Liberal feeling. There is no reason "
nat we should not name a ticket that :.
hould he satisfactory to all good citi- N
ems who have tho interests Of this
iy at heart, be they "Mor- G.
ION" or Gentle. 1 do not be-
eve the People would have a can r
idate who would be objectionable to re
ne other side except solely for the
JASON that the Peoples Party pre- =,
snied him. We do not present the -
ames Of men because they are ''Mor-
lon.- What we want are men Of in ~
gritty, men OF business, men whose -.
iaracter is before,the people, and is
nown. Now then, while we select 81
ew material. let us not forget that the III
lunicipaI government Of Salt Lake OF
ity is in a very respectable condition N
)day, likened. IL You please, to n full
eyed ship. well equipped, and well \,
But 10 leare your ship with =
new captain, with a new mate and e
hipped with new men, that ship "
light go TO the bottom Of the sea. /,
lerefore, propose for recorder to- OF
light, a gentleman who has been al re
eady spoken OF in your hearing, one cl
-ho is thoroughly experienced in the
and il you muster up any "a
ew material, he will assist rs a very a;
bod mate in the vessel. The name /
resent to you is that OF Heber NJ.
Tells. wild cheers and cries OF "No ~
lllotrl ed
Chairman other nomina- W
Ons?
The convention-Noi No.
a motion to nominate by ac- Il
was lost. 10
Mr.. Wells was nominated on the 10
rst ballot as follows:
NJ. wells........sS J. u. spenoer.....I w
L hurdock..... Thos- Hull..-....-.. ar
:. Spencer. q. II. Whitney,. ~,
j. Beaiic-...... / J. W-summerhays. VI
The nomination was made unani- cd
Gus. re-
J. y. Pike said he was pleased III
nominate n man well known to ].
honest, true and popular, for ";
easurer August w. Carlson. All
applause. al
Willard Done said he had a can m
date, n true representative OF re,
Jung Utah-Orson a. Woolley. n,
.pplause. IN
D. w. Hardy said lac also had n ~.
preventative Of young Utah, Wal
: J. Bette. [Applause.l cir
A. II. Caine said there was an
ier staunch representative OF the w