The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-07-31
THE THEATRE FILLED
Moses Thatcher ana TimmOney
Make the Welkin Ring.
FARLEY L. WILLIAMS FINE SCORN
Vigorous Remarks Mingled With Flights
OF True Oratory Hurled at
Liberal sophistry.

Itwas Democracy's night. The hosts o.
the unterrified gathered from all parts OF
the city, and soon after the doors were
opened the theatre was comfortably filed
while by the time the exercises commenced
standing room was at premium down
stairs and the first circle was well filled. IL
was a most intelligent and enthusiastic au-
dience. one well worthy OF the best efforts
of the gifted orators who spoke.
Ogden,s crack band was in attendance
and entertained the audience with splendid
music. The efforts Of the visiting musici-
ans were fully appreciated and they re-
ceived two encores and vote OF thanks.
Held's band was also present and played In
their usual excellent style, and later in the
evening the Jefferson drum corps appeared
and added to the enthusiasm
Among the prominent Democrats who
occupied seats on the stage were Colonel
Merritt, f. II. Dyer, Governor West, J. b.
Walden, Prof. Paul, William Burke, Moses
Thatcher, E. G. Woolley, M. b. Sowles, E.
A. Smith, II. 2. Richards, L. q. Weber,
+. s. Richards, w. II. Cassidy, William
Fuller and /. NJ. Waddeli.
Governor West called the meeting 10
order and introduced as the chairman, r.
H DYER, who was received with hearty
round Of applause MIR. Dyer said: Ladies
and gentlemen, l feel that this IS the most
important epoch in the whole history OF
Utah. We have greater work to do here
than the people Of this territory have ever
been called upon to perform in the past.
Some months ago / came TO the conclusion
that the time had arrived for the people OF
Utah to divide on national party lines, as
they are elsewhere in the United States,
and have since then been WORKING Tor the
success of this movement. Notwithstand-
ing the predictions Of our Liberal friends,
/ wish to say that Democracy is
never quit until the principles
of the grand old Democratic party
have been carried 10 success. Applause.
No matter whether we meet with success
in August or not, we will be up and doing
at the next election. Thus far this has
been pretty clean campaign, and L am
glad of it, but do sincerely regret the Pc
sition taken by those on the other side.
who say that a division on national party
lines will depreciate the value OF property.
AS business man l want TO say that, TO my
mind, such proposition is so ridiculous as
10 be unworthy of serious consideration.
1t has also been said that division here
means civil war. Laughter. This state
ment is even more ridiculous than the
make il believe ii themselves. There is
not one of US who would do any.
thing which might disturb the peace
and tranquility Of this fair territory.
We do believe that this movement will
bring continued and increased prosperity
Now there has been a great deal more said
about the buildings Dyer has erected in
this city. l believe that when L went out
of office, l did what no other retiring
federal official ever did put what means
/ had in this town, believing that it was 6
pretty good place to live in. Applause.
Without wishing to boast, l would like tC
see any MAJ who has done more IN this d.
rection than / have, in proportion to my
means. A short time ago some poster.
were stuck up about the city quoting me a:
saving that Liberal success means more
Dyer buildings" That is what l said, ano
/ meant it. l thought the old party should
be taught a lesson. 1t has been taught
that lesson and menfuliy set Itself right
Now as to the statement that have put VI
buildings to be used for immoral purposes
| want to say that that statement is abso-
lutely false l sold those buildings before
they were ever put to such purposes.
feel tonight that we can succeed at this
election if every Democrat does his duty
and urge upon you all the necessity OF be
ing az the polls on Monday.
Mr.. Dyer then introduced Judge +. G.
Woolley. who said: l take pleasure il
standing before this large audience to-
night and speaking UPON the princi
ples OF Democracy as well as upon
those things which concern the well fare oil
the people of this territory. i came here q
child and have grown up in Utah. 1 have
seen its growth and development since
that time, and while the conditions which
existed were anomalus, the territory has
grown and prospered. l believe thai
q new era Of prosperity is now Gawning
Applause The conditions which OBJ
tanned in the past are changed and the PEG
pie now have an opportunity to unite them
selves with the two great political parties
/ have always been Democrat myself, and
believe that the grand principles of tina,
party will prevail here and that Utah will
ultimately come into the Union as Demo
cratic state. Applause. One OF the old
local parties has disbanded, but the Liberal
party refuses to do so because it hopes,
with the assistance Of the Utah commits
publican state. They will not succeed
Applause. l do not understand how
those who oppose division can insist tina,
we are not sincere in the action we have
taken, and they even impugn the motives
of their former associates who have
come out for division on national
party lines. The Mormon people have hon.
party cannot afford TO have IL given up
because upon its existence depends the
existence Of that party. l hope the people
of this territory understand the situation,
and that all who oppose disfran chisemeni
and favor peace and prosperity, Will vote
the Democratic ticket next Monday. Ap-
plause.
Mr.. Dyer next introduced "a gentleman
who is known from Maine to California,
snd who had been Democrat everywhere
Colonel Merritt" snd that gentlemen
was warmly welcomed as he stepped to the
front. Colonel Merritt said: The time
which have long waited for and which. If
l had been a praying man, should have
prayed for. has arrived. Laughter
and applause 1t is time when
being buried and when we can all be Amer
ican citizens in Utah. [Applause.l Every
man in this territory, irrespective of class
or creed, is invited TO Join the Democratic
marty. and all that we ask is that all shall
subscribe to our platform and submit to
party discipline. have long been a resi-
dent of this territory, and wish to compli
meut the people here for their sterling
a newspaper says they are not sincere, il
states that which is untrue. Knowing this,
I would be false TO myself il / would not
accept their aid as Democrats. and / only
wiah there were ten thousand more
.uch men. My time is limited, and
wish to say 8 little on the
local issue. Now when party sets
itself up and says 1t has . right TO govern
. country. the question arises as to whether
ia mast acts warrant such q CLAIM. 1t Is
frne that the Liberal party has been in
mower here but one term. but 1 ask you il
T.. administration Of affairs has been . sue