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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-25

by the civilization of their countrymen,
that their system was criminal; but being
urged by that zeal that religious fanaticism
always produces, it was but natural that
the Mormon people would not only defend,
bnt do so with all the means within their
power.
Under our form of government where
the political power rests with the people,
what more natural than that they should
use it as a means of defence. Its use in
this manner and for this purpose reces-
sarily brought about a combination Of
church and state. The church was at
tackled aud it was defending, and as most
powerful means of defence it brought to
bear upon its votaries the power of its
influence in all things.
AS 1 have said no weapon of defence
was stronger than the use of political
power.
For the correctness Of my conclusion l
appeal to current history.
However much people may differ in
opinion as to the sincerity of the Mormon
people in their action for the last few
months in reference to political affairs,
one thing all fair minded men who are
watching the trend of events in Utah will
admit, and that is that since the action of
the Mormon church In making its declara-
ton of its abandonment of polygamy, there
has manifested a tendency on the part OF
the Mormon people to assert their individ-
uality in way that has not been observed
in Utah before.
That the Mormon church is no longer q
subject of attack from any department OF
the government goes without saying. Nc
person now born will live to see another
piece of adverse legislation passed, or, in
my opinion, even introduced in the Con
gress of the United States against the
Mormon church.
That polygamy as a system is utterly
destroyed in Utah is no longer open tc
doubt in the mind of any man who studies
history, and the action of the
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they find themselves is but the result OF
the obstinacy which protracted a useless
struggle. Let them now submit in good
faith and, finally, to the demands of the
country, and take their places as patriotic
citizens in the army of workers now de-
veloping the territory. The great material
resources within its grasp will soon put
the community upon plane of peace and
prosperity on which all who have partici-
pated in the bitter struggles and trials of
the past can meet in the common brother
hood of American citizenship.
This will be determined, in my Judgment,
by events; the question of time need not
be considered. Respectfully,
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who ever heard of whole people being
hypocrites? Such thing never has been
and never can be; it is not possible in the
nature of things.
The popular sentiment of the country
has been so strong against polygamy that
the people of our nation have endorsed the
extreme measures taken for its suppress
sion, but they are fast finding out that the
old issue is dead, and no amount OF sophis-
try will suffice to make them give aid and
give comfort to a so-called political party
that is wholly devoid of principle and has
no other mission than scramblipg for the
spoils of Office and keeping alive the fires
of hate. The Liberal party may die hard
but it will die nevertheless, and that too,
very soon. There is nothing to keep it
alive, not single living issue. Political
education and the work of division on ma
tional party lines must go on; it will not
stop till the true principles of Democracy
prevail and the people govern themselves.
The local organizations, Democratic
and Republican, are recognized by
the national committees and henceforth
they will be Utah's spokesman. Peace,
prosperity and progress will be their
watchwords. The dissensions and animos-
tiles of the past will be forgotten in the
harmonious endeavor to make our fair ter
ritory one of the grandest common wealths
in this glorious republic Such is her des-
tiny and no human power can stay her on
ward march to that exalted station. The
time of her triumph is near, and every
loyal citizen will say: God speed the
day"
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the territory. In Substance, however, the
inquiry is concerning the question OF state
hood for Utah. That this is DE underlying
question of the present political agitation
is apparent, and Gin my opinion) candor and
directness compel the discussion from sucn
premises. 1t is a matter of history, that
for years the Mormon, or Peoples party
in q tab have been struggling to secure ad-
mission, and the real controlling cause of
the uniting of those who are designated
Gentiles in an opposing political party was,
and is, the dread of such result. From q
long acquaintance with the political
methods of the Church party, strengthened
by the knowledge of the environments OF
the mass of the Mormon people,
the Liberals have believed it to
be impossible to at once bring
about the change in those who have
hitherto antagonized the government
deemed necessary to fit them for the
new undertaking. On the other hand, 1t
has been considered that if the parties
now arrayed against each other shall dis
band, and their individual members NOM
inally enlist in the ranks of the two grea
poltlcal partleS, ana InaC II Iue Cuurch
shall formally renounce the practice OF
polygamy, the right to statehood is COM
plete. In this view, many who lately were
members of the Liberal party appear to
concur l think no candid observer will
now deny that the object of the attempt to
divide on party lines is the admission OF
Utah as state. 1t was preceded by an
! onnouDoapoant Of tho formal abandonment
lof polygamy by the church, conceding the
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NezA&IHH ~
JUDGE j. W. JUDD.

= AM in receipt of your favor, in which
you ask me to give my ''views as to the
political future Of Utah." and also "as
to the length of time the present polit-
kcal condition will continue"
l shall reply to these requests in the in
verse order of their statement.
Under the American system the govern
nent must, of necessity, be what the peo-
pie make it. Both in theory and fact, the
people are the source of power, and it is
automatic that the stream is never purer,
sor can it rise higher, than the fountain.
AS further hypothesis in the postulate,
Imay say the people of Utah are not differ
emit from other people only in so far as they
may be affected by peculiar or different
surroundings. One thing is certain, and
shat is, that Utah crn not maintain a social
and political system different from the bal
snce of the United States. In considering
the question of how long present condi-
lions can be maintained, recurrence must
be had to the history of the Mormon peo-
pie.
The Mormon church established and un-
dertook to maintain as part of its re
Ngious creed the system of polygamy.
BY the common law of England, which
was brought to this country by the colon
lists, polygamy was crime Every state
and territory in the United States outside
of Utah denounced and punished it as such.
1t followed from this that the Mcrmons
who composed the great body of the people
of Utah, undertook to maintain a social
system that was not only different from
that of the balance of the people of the
government, but that was actually Grim
inaL
This fact was as well understood by the
Mormon people as by any one else, and
1t was but natural that they should use all
means in their power in defense of their
institution. Amongst the strongest of all
defences was the political power.
Some have thought that in considering
the history of the Mormons the tendency
of that church to absorb the political
power and thus produce what is conven-
iently called church and state, was a worse
feature of Mormonism than polygamy. II
the premise were true the deduction would
be logical. The people of the United States
30 long as they maintain their repub bile,
will never cease to consider the church alb
sorption of political power the most dan
gerous menace to their liberties and dire.
full calamity to their government. Such 8
condition of things has, without exception
IN the past both corrupted the church an6
made tyrant of the state.
But was this tendency of the Mormon
church to use the political powers of the
state a necessary part of their system, OF
was it a resultant from something else?
do not doubt that it was the latter.
know that it has been said that the
original idea of the founders of the church
was to establish government of churcf
and state, and there is much devieRce il
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EX-GOVERNOR CALEB W. WEST.

B n reply to your request of 5th inst,
| would say that never before in its
history has Utah, in a political sense
IL deserved such favorable considera-
sion as it is now justly entitled to. The
action of the Mormon church and people in
renouncing the practice of polygamy, and
not only proclaimiDg, but actually realiz-
ing the absolute severance of church and
state by dissolving the Peoples party, and
its former adherents uniting themselves to
the great national parties, both of which
teach and uphold this great principle,
should bury forever the divisions so pro-
ductive of strife and bitterness in the past.
have no doubt of the absolute sincerity
of the Mormon people in the action they have
taken. l am equally assured that all we'll
disposed persons who have opposed them
In the past by reason of their atti-
tude in respect to the two named PROPOSE
tions, will, when they have reached my
conviction, cease longer to contend with
them on such grounds. 1t is my opinion
that the progress of events, as they daily
transpire will bring to this class of per
sons convincing proof of the sincerity OF
the Mormon people, and that the day OF
Geliverance Of Utah from the long dark
night of contention cannot long be post
poned. With the two questions, the causes
OF all our local strife, settled and out OF
the way, Utah will take her place upon the
same political plane as the balance of our
common country.
l have an abiding faith she win find hel
best interests subserved in the triumph Of
the Democratic party, and confidently ex-
pect that party to succeed in the national
election next year.
The Democratic party is founded upor
the principle that the people can BIT
trusted, and when-as nere-a whole peo-
pie earnestly and solemnly declare them
selves and take position, it will accep
their declaration and action without i'm
pugning their motives, or doubling theil
sincerity Very respectfully,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-25
THE POLITICAL
STATUS OF UTAH
The Views of Prominent People of Every
Party and Faction.
An Interesting Political Symposium by West Judd Richards
Varan, Norrell Powers, Ferry,
King

the early history of the Mormons which
tends to prove that some such chimera ex-
listed in the minds of some of its founders.
But what 1 am dealing with is the his
tory of the Mormon people as it exists in
Utah, and as it has existed here for a
generation or more. In looking to this as
a student of history in socio- political con-
struction, l an convinced that l am correct
in my conclusion.
Let US consider this.
Recognizing themselves that in the esti-
nation of their government, and measured
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shines brightly before US. 1t is
like the golden shore of the
sweet beyond, long looked for
with fond hope, and at last seen. Organi-
cations under the national Democratic and
Republican parties have been perfected
throughout the territory, and converts are
being steadily made to the political faiths
of the two parties. AS accessions are made
to these parties the Liberal and mugwump
ranks (ahe Peoples party having long
since disbanded) must necessarily suffer
therefrom. 1t can only be a short time
until all the people of Utah will be IN line
with the present movement,
Much has already been accomplished,
and when the national campaign opens
next spring the Democratic and Republi-
can headquarters in Utah will be like hives
of bees. Thousands of young and middle
aged men whose fondest hopes are in the
future of Utah, and who feel that go, OOO, 600
of people are calling upon US to put our
territory in political harmony with the
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He political future OF Utah
shines brightly before US. 1t is
like the golden shore of the
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HON. CHARLES c. RICHARDS.
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a. d. M4Aa,
U. S. COMMISSIONERS A. G. NoRRELL.

AHAT Utah has advanced
wonderfully in the past four
years, even the advocate of pro-
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
STRANGER THAN FICTION.
Him at Shiloh; Now He Turns up
Alive.

ST. LOUIS. April 27.-On the evening Of
April 8, 1862, a detail Of IL men under COM
mand buried. as they assert, William Newby
on the field Of Shiloh. Capt. George and
three soldiers Of that detail, have made oath
that they buried Newby. Many members Of
Newby's company and regiment say they
saw him dead on the field. The description
was accurate. Every one OF them knew
Newly personally and had been intimate
with him for years, and there seem ed no
room for doubt that he had been killed and
buried on Shiloh's field. His widow has al
ways drawn pension. Recently, however,
a man was found 10 the poorhouse Of White
county, ILL.,, Newby's native county, who
said his name was Newby, and through
chain Of circumstances IL was found that he
was the real VIM. Newby, supposed to have
been killed and buried 30 years ago.
An interesting chapter was added to the
story by the discovery that Hiram Morris Of
the same company and regiment to which
Newby belonged has been missing ever since
the battle Of Shiloh. Official records, how
ever, show that Hiram Morris was dis
charged from the army for inability on April
10, 1868. He has never returned home. The
theory Is that Morris was killed, and buried
as Newby, and that Newby was discharged
under the name Of Morris and has been de-
mented and tramp since. Steps will be
taken to staighten matters out.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
POOR ANNA DICKINSON.
She Delivers a Lecture That Gives
Color to the Story OF Insanity.

New YORK. April 27.-Anna Dickinson
lectured before a small audience at the
Broadway theatre last night, delivering a
long, and. varied discourse. She was dressed
In low-cut dress Of white material. covered
with black tinsel. Red roses adorned her
bosom and a Japanese fan swung fiom her
waist. The once gifted woman branched off
on an incoherent TRADE about the Republican
party and the editor OF a Republican paper.
Her personal characterizations were at times
repugnant and some Of the ladies who occu-
pied seats In the orchestra slipped out with
their escorts.
She punctuated her discourse often with
the remarks: "Well, folks, do you think l
am insane?H She spoke of the postmaster
general as "Merciful Heaven Wanamaker
This queer remark was received with Kisses.
She dwelt at great length upon the private
character OF Mr.. Wanamaker and j. s.
Clarkson. Her imprisonment at the Dam
vile Insane Asylvm was her favorite theme.
She declared 1t was due to conspiracy of
]. s. Clarkson, Col. w. w. Dudley and
Senator Quay
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
A Weeks Waather

The signal officers weekly bulletin saws.
The weather during the past week has
been the most favorable of the season
throughout the fall and spring wheat regions
wheat seeding Is about completed In South.
and well advanced In North, Dakota. and re'
ports state that crop prospects could NOT he
better In Illinois and the adjoining states
reports show that the condition of crops ia
excellent; oats sowing well advanced. and
plowing for corn in progress, although some.
week by rains. 10
Generally throughout the states of the Mis-
sissippi and Ohio valleys, extending from
the Gulf to the lakes. the weather was Oai soa
cially favorable and vegetation developed 10 m.
idly, and all rOps were greatly benefitted
The fruit prospects are unusually good
throughout the central valleys and as eJor far
westward as Colorado. Heavy rains in
Texas caused some damage by OyerfIoU on
low lands. In Louisiana, cotton, corn and
cane are all in fine condition; potatoes ex'
cellent; rice planting retarded owing 10 dr1,
condition of ground. Wy
The favorable weather conditions also ov
tended over the states on the Atlantic coost
where the excellent condition of Tho SoI,'
aided by an excess OF temperature and mneh
sunshine, resulted in very rapid deyelonmaTn,
OF plant LIE ana proved favorable for farm
work. ~
Rains during the past week on the north
Pacific coast proved very beneficial - W, vi
crops. especially in the wheat regions east al ~
the Cascades wheat prospects never better fs r;
fruits and berries promise an unusual visid
Reports from northern and central Sreiu STaii
fornia state that crops of all kinds were han
efittedlbyt1e:cear weather and cessive SUr Sur
shine during the past week, but cool weaiber iSe
retards growth. In southern California the
week was cool with excessive clOudiness, and
reported as doing well, although m grain LODGED
by late rains. -''f'0'
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
AT THE GOLDEN GATE.
School Children Peit the President
With Flowers.

SAN FRAcIsco, April 27.-President and
Mrs. Harrison and their party, accompanied
by Mayor Sanderson and the members of
the reception committee, left the Palace
Hotel this morning In carriages for a drive
to Golden Gate PARK. 1t had been arranged
that review of school children should take
place on Van Ness avenue, and as the day
was bright and clear, they gathered in large
numbers, many bearing flowers or small
American flags. The children were ar
ranged In two lines on the avenue, extend
ing for IA blocks. AS the carriages contain
ing the party passed between the lines, they
were greeted with cheers from hundreds of
small throats, and the air was filled with
flying bouquets and waving flags. Some
time was spent by the President in review
ing the long lines of children. The carriages
eventually turned in the direction of Col
den Gate Park. At the park, which was
well filed with people, many Of whom had
come from towns across the bay, the Pres
dent was received with cheers and the
waving of haHdkerchiefs to which be re-
sponded by bowling. A stop was made at
the conservatory and other points of In ter
est. after which the Presidential party pro-
ceeded to the residence of Adolph Sutro,
where they had luncheon.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
A CRIME SHROUDED IN MYSTERY.
How Mrs. Barnaby of Providence
Was Poisoned In Denver.
Investigation Shows other Deaths
There from the Same Cause.
Mrs. Worreil Tells the CIrcum stances
Of Her Friends Death.

DENVER, Col, April 27.-The death of
Mrs. Josephine Barnaby of Providence, R.
l., caused by poison sent to her in a bottle
supposed to contain whiskey, is the great
topic of conversation here. Mrs. Barnaby
was travelling and the bottle from which
she drank was received with note saying it
was the gift of friend. Mrs. Barnaby was
the widow of a prominent Rhode Island
manufacturer and politician and was wom-
an of property. Her death led to an investi-
cation which shows that no less than seven
persons have died within the. last two
months from arsenic poisoning. Sunday
Annie Armstrong, a domestic in the family
of prominent minister, died in horrible
agony and an examination showed enough
arsenic in her body to kill six people. The
idea of suicide is not entertained. Young
Harry CheDery died last week under pecu-
liar circumstances and the analysis showed
arsenic enough to kill family. A month
ago Mr.. Hastings, his wife and six children
were taken i'll. Physicians pronounced the
case trichinosis. The mother and three
children died within a week and the remain
der of the family are still very low. Since
the Barnaby sensation became public ply
sicians have exbumed the body Of one of the
Hastings children and made an analysis,
finding sufficient arsenic to cause death.
There can be no doubt that the others died
from the same cause. 1t is supposed Mrs.
Hastings be came respondent and tried to
kill her entire family.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
Two Games on wednes d ay.

As the Colbys disappointed the home man.
agement yesterday and in order not to dis
appoint the people picked team, compris-
ing most Of the Murphy Balsam players Of
last season, was hastily COTTON together. 1t
is expected that the Colbys will put in an ap-
pearance on Wednesday next when. In con-
nection with the Cumberland Mills team,
there will be two games for one price of ad-
mission. All those who attended yesterdays
game had tickets given them at the close Of
the game which entities them to admission
to the Wednesday games. Messrs. Shine
and Phalen Of the Portlands have
taken French leave. Wallie Andrews,
who played first base for Omaha last season,
was wired for his terms to take Phalen's
place. but they came too high. Slater, who
played in Kansas City and Quincy, ILL.,. may
be secured to cover first. No attempt will be
made at present to fill Shines place, as Web
ster is doing very good work and IL he shows
up well may be retained. Tie team goes Il
Lewiston today for return game with the
Bates.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28
REvOLT's DEATH BLOW.
TWO of the Chilian Insurgents Iron
CIads Sunk.

New YORK, April 27.-Fiint & Co., re-
ceived today cablegram from Santiago,
saying that on the morning of April 22d the
government torpedo cruisers Almirante
Lynch and Almirante Condell attacked in
the Bay of Caldera the iron clads Blanco
and Huascar of the insurgent squadron and
destroyed them with torpedoes. The Blanco
was the flagship of Captain Montt, chief of
the insurgents squadron. The government
vessels received no damage whatever, and
returned to Valparaiso, where they are pre-
pairing for another trip;to destroy the remain
ing vessel of the revolving squadron. This
is considered death blow to the rebellion,
and it is believed the revolution will be ter
minated within 10 days as the torpedo cruis-
ers Lynch and COndell have greater speed,
by at least ten miles an hour, than the ves-
sells still in the hands of the insurgents.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-28

The appointment by Governor Hogg OF
Texas of Horace A. Chiffon to be United
States Senator from Texas, in place of Hon.
John III. Reagan. resigned, means that the
younger element Of the Democratic party in
that state has captured the machinery and
mean to retain hold Of the advantage.
gas in the Parker House, Boston, Thursday
night proves to be Miss Bertha Everett Of
Phillipsburg, Pa, aged II. The body was
Identified by E. f. Lamson of Auburn, Me-,
In whose care the young woman travelled
from her home to Boston. He scouts the
idea of suicide and thinks she blew out the