The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-02-07
HOME RULE IN UTAH
The Democratic Delegates Great
ly Encouraged.
THE HOUSE WILL PASS THE BILL
The Senate the Stumbling BlOck-Ex Secretary
Whitney Talked of as a Democratic Presi-
Dental NOminee-His Availability.
HERALD BUREAU,
IILIsALD DO NLANt
Corner Of 18th and q SITS, n. w.

AOIDGI VI lOiu duu VI ObS-s ~. W. I
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. .. |
The Utah Home Rule boomers have spent a |
busy day. They are not only surprised but
correspondingly gratihed TO find how thor !
oughly the merits OF the two Utah bills are
understood both in the Senate and House, The
Senate is the only stumbling block, for the
House
WILL PASS THE HOME RULE BILL
without material delay. They find, however,
that the Senators are much more amenable to
reason than they had dared to hope. They find,
as / have already pointed out in these dis
patches, that the Democrats of the Senate are
all fayorably inclined to the measure, and their
missionary work to-day shows that probably
half a dozen Republican Senators will also give
it cordial and active support. Senator Dubois
has already pronounced in its favor, and War
ren and Cary. of Wyoming, are likewise counted
among its friends. 1t is believed, too, that
Teller and possibly Wolcott, of Colorado VIII
vote for it. and similar action is expected from
Stamford. of California, who is not only broad
gauge and liberal, but also in inte ligent sympa-
thy with all matters of interest to the western
country. With the aid of these Republican
votes the measure would pass the Senate read
lily. and there is no probability that the Presi-
dent will veto it after the law has secured
favorable action IN both houses.
II is now understood that the advocates OF
the statehood bill will reach here in time to be
"
Wednesday next N which case
THE MERITS OF THE TWO MEASURES
may be discussed at one session.
| am requested to state through THE
HERALD that the gentlemen who came here IN
the interest of the Home Rule bill are graatly
encouraged at the promising outlook, and that
in their judgment the bill ls likely to become
law.
HERALD BUREAU,
Corner of Fifteenth and Streets n. W.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. els Mr.. William
Whitney, of New York, to be the nominee Of
the Democratic convention for the Presidency:
Clever New York politicians, whose know
ledge of matters political give to their utter
arces a special significance tell me that Mr..
Whitney is much more than possibility
One OF the most intelligent men in public
life-a New York Representative in Congress,
whose reputation is not confined to the boun-
DIARIES of mis- own state-said TO me yesterday
WILLIAM c. WHITNEY Is THE COMING MAN.
He is identified with none of the fractional fights
IN New York. lie would be highly acceptable
10 Tammany Hall and none the less so to
Boss Mclaughlin, of Brooklyn. He is uni
versally popular both with Republicans and
Democrats. His personal relations with Gov
ernor Hill are of the most cordial nature, and
his intimacy with eX-President Cleveland dates
from mis- acceptance of a place in that gentle
mans cabinet.
''HE Is A CONSISTENT DEMOCRAT ALWAYS.
He has never been identified with the Mug
Wump-DemocratiC alliances that have been
formed 10 defeat the regular party nominees
AS secretary OF the navy under the Cleveland
regime he made a record that is quite as credit
able as that of the present Republican secre-
tary. Mr.. Tracy, which We all admit has never
been surpassed since the establishment OF the
republic. He is still a young man: / think his
age is about forty-eight, he is gentleman by
birth and education; man OF warm and
generous sympathies. He possesses that IN
tangible quality which We describe as personal
magnetism for want of better term, quite as
fully as Mr. Blaine. He is charitable to the
last degree a royal entertainer, Democrat In
every fiber of his being, and prince of good
fellows generally.
4 don't see i" my friend went on how Hill
or Cleveland can secure the nomination. There
is no doubt that Governor Hill can If he desires
SECURE THE SOLID DELEGATIONS
from New York, New jersey Connecticut and
lndiana-this latter through the cooperation
of Governor Gray. Shrewd politicians who are
more interested in the success OF the party thar
they are in the personal elevation of any par
ticular candidate, believe 1t would be the
height OF folly TO nominate either OF these gen
tlemen. If Hll be nominated there is a strong
probability OF his election IN view OF the fac
that he can no doubt secure the electoral vote
of the foregoing doubtful states But Cleve
land Will be much more stronger before The
convention than Hill and the chances are thai
HE WILL SECURE THE NOMINATION.
In that event, not the governor perhaps, bu
many OF his personal adherents win sulk and
bolt the ticket and make Mr.. Cleveland 3 cleo
lion an impossibility. 1t is for this reason,
say, that some other gentleman must be Sc
lected. The suggestion has been made tina
we go west for a candidate in order to avoid tb,
fractional quarrels in New York city and state
This would be well enough il the west present
ed a candidate who combined any elements o
strength. But they do not. Governor BOleS
OF Iowa. would not DO and moreover, there il
little probability that he could carry his stat
in a presidential year even If the other condi
lions were favorable Governor Gray OF Indi
ana
WOULD FIT WELL INTO THE SECOND PLACE
on the ticket. but he would hardly do to lead if
and our eastern Democrats would not be salts
fed with him. Senator Villas, of Wiscon sin. i
Q bright clever man, but he is so thorough,
devoted to President Cleveland that his nomi
nation would be regarded as distinct victor,
for the Cleveland wing OF the party.
Nj " Whitney, as l have previously stated
would be acceptable TO Cleveland and Bill
Boss Crocker, OF Tammany Hall. Is personall'
fond of him, and so is Boss Mclaughlin, o
brooklyn. and his nomination would briu
these discordant factions together again.
BE Is RICH AND ULTRA REsPECTABLE,
without being in any sense an exponent of tn
goody -goody Sabbatarian school of polite
such as President Harrison is The bushes
interests of the country, as de from politics
would be satisfied with Mr.. Whitney lnasmuc
Is he Is not only a MAJ OF large wealth himself
but his family connections are connected wit
some OF the most gigantic business operation
IN the country. These facts might hurt hiT
somewhat among the granger element OF th
west ana northwest, but the Democratic parl
isn't looking for votes in that direction. Thos
states are spfely Republican. aud no Democra
at the present time can carry them.
These facts. as tell you, are receiving tn
careful consideration Of
THOUGHTFUL DEMOCRATIC LEADERS,
and in my Judgment you will find when the cor
vention meets William G. Whitney, of Ne
York, will be trotted out on the presideutit
race course to carry the colors of the nation;
Democratic party to victory in Novembe
next"
Mrs. Bowen, wife of ex-senator Tom Bower
pf Colorado, was robbed yesterday at the Rigg
house of diamonds valued at 81 800 and sma
sum of money. The robbery occurred Will
Mrs. Bowen was at dinner. 1t is believed /
have bee the work of a clever New York snea
thief The Senator has offered a reward of So
for the recovery Of the diamonds and no que
tions asked.
Important Naval Orders.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-There were some in
portant orders issued from the navy depar
ment to-day. Captain Schley was relieve
from the command of the cruiser Baltimore an
nlaced on duty in charge of the third lighthous