The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-24

heaven, and it's ranks are open and invites
all citizens of all and any creeds to join
Under its banner full protection will be
accorded you, and we ask you to join be-
cause it means the most good to the great.
est number, and because no inquiries VIII
be made into your religious belief"
[Cheers
S. A. KENNER CRATES.
S. A. Kenner was next called and heart
lily cheered-I have always had faith
deep down in nv system that the princi-
pies of Democracy will ultimately triumph
in Utah. Applause. The time will soon
come when on lying down at night we will
be sure Of peace and prosperity in the morn
ing. The words of Grover Cleveland, that
we are confronted by condition, not q
theory, have been used by the Republicans
l will go them one still better. We are con-
fronted by both condition and theory.
The condition is the Republican party, and
the Liberal party is the theory. | tell you
right here. we intend to annihilate the con-
ditlon and sit down on the theory. These
men still persist in using the words Of wise
men and never think how they may be
turned against them. Applause. The
Democratic party seems to instinctively OPP
pose Acknowledgement, whether it means
disfrauchisement to Mormons or south
erners. The only place where that meas
a man has committed a crime and been
duly convicted. And even then, it has gone
far enough. The Democrats do not believe
in visiting the crimes of the father upon
the children. [Cheers.
HADLEY JOHNSON DILATEs.
''I believe am the Oldest man among yor
who has been in politics during his entire
life, and have always advocated the prin
ls11A1 los Of No,
most esteemed friend, Patrick Lannan
stated that there were two Democrats il
Salt Lake, Ben Sheets and Hadley John
son. Cheers. Now look at US; we mum
Der thousands. | myself may be becoming
obsolete but as long as l eau vote the Dem
ocratic ticket | will be there at the polls
Applause. Mr.. johnson here moved thai
the Fourth precinct now form a Demo
cratic club, to be known as the Jefferson.
Carried with whoop. Mr.. johnson was
granted the privilege of signing the declar-
alton Of principles first.
YOUNG UTAH TO THE FRONT.
During the signing of the roll Richa RI
| W. Young addressed the assembly and wa
frequently interrupted with applause. II
| co nsidered this proud moment in the his
tory of Utah. The time mas come to organ
ize. He reviewed the past history OF Utat
| politics and remarked on the change which
has recently taken place ''The Demo
cratic club, composed of prominent gentle
men of the territory, has come squarely &c
the front and declared itself not in favor o
disfranchisement in marked contrast witt
the action of the Republicans, who refuse t
make any mention Of this important clause
| The reason for this is that the Demo
Gratis have more love for and confidence
in mankind generally. Applause. Il
giving up the Peoples party feel well, a
| consider | am joining the party of the
people," Mr.. Young then discussed tn
| tariff and closed rejoicing in the good da
dawning upon Utah.
DEMOCRATS INDEED.
Mr.. kenner said that several years ag
| himself and four other Democrats wer
refused the privilege of talking at a Demo
cratic convention in Ogden. Against tina
ruling Judge H. S. Laney and j. L. Raw
Inns voted, thereby showing themselve
Democrats indeed. He called upon Mr.
Laney to address the gathering. Tn
! Judge was received with loud applause
He felt good at meeting with loyal Demo
Gratis once more. The time was at hand TO
the organization on party lines and as usua
the Democrats come out in the lead by sew
eral lengths. Applause. Mr.. Lane
made an excellent speech and met wit
enthusiastic applause.
j. B, wALDEN's REMARKS.
City Treasurer Walden was loudly Gale
for and the gentleman stated that he ha
never made a speech in his life and did nc
intend to. He said he was Democrat an
heartily in favor of organization
The following officers of the cluo wer
elected and the meeting adjourned subieC
to the call of the president: Joseph I
Rawlins. president; Richard W. Young
vice president, and D. L. Murdoch, SCI
rotary.