The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-07-19
PAYSON
Great Democratic Ratification Rally at the
payson Opera House.


Payson Opera House.
On Saturday night about 6, the town
was aroused by the firing of cannon and
music. People began to congregate on the
streets. The Democratic club officials with
the band proceeded towards the depot to
welcome expected speakers from Provo.
AT $50 the opera house began to ill. AT
9 the large assembly was called te,Order by
Chairman J. D. Irvine. The Silver band
played selection, 1.-The Dancers Dream"
Mr.. Irvine offered an apology for the
absence Of Hon. M. Thatcher, who was
troubled with hoa-seness brought on by
public speaking. He could not speak in
Psyson tonight, but promised Psyson the
next speech. Mr. Irvine said his was
the pleasure of introducing
HON. S. R. THURMAN,
who opened his remarks by saying he once
read of Payson being noted for three
things-good music, industrious men and
pretty women [applausel, put he had not
come 10 discuss these. He had been
Democrat ever since be first heard read the
Declaration of independence, which WAS
written by a Democrat, "Aii men are ere
ated equal, and governed by the
consent of the governeo,n ETC., and we
come to talk OF Democratic government
Are we Democrats or Republicans! Are
you in favor of liberty! Or are you in
favor of tyranny and despolism! You can
readily note the class distinction. How
are classes divided as rule! The rich are
Republicans while the poor are Democrats.
The owners of corporations and money
lenders are Republicans, and the bone AMI
slnews are in the Democratic ranks. Pro
lection is for only those who have a surplus
of money, the laoorer does not receive pro-
lection. Is it conducive to liberty Gov
eminent legislation is for the wealthy in
tariffs. Ours are only liberty, freedom and
the pursuit of happiness. We can read OF
some Republicans who did not believe in
high tariff, Blaine Grant and others.
Strong governments ana individual liber-
ties were in the beginning when the con-
stitution was framed. Two parties there
existed. The federal power swayej, aud
in consequence amendments were made,
which all are Democratic amendments.
We stand on equal footing in politice,
regardless of creed or religion. Govern
menls cannot be ruled by public opinion,
hence our forefathers mace q written
constitution. Republicans boast they
saved the Union In 1864, but the Democrats
helped TO save it. He referred 10 ms
the Enquirer, also read an extract from the
Enquirer two years ago, (when the editor
WIS pure and lnnocenD [Applausel, show
ing that Democrats 0i0 Inc fighting in the
battle fields OF the I Mon. The Democratic
majority before the war was l0s, S5S. but
after the war the Republicans showed
majority of Isl, SOB. The total vote then
stood 8Sl, PAL, instead Of 800, 79l. See how
many votes were lost in the wars, fighting
fTOr
cans suffered no loss; they were attending
home duties. Applause. After the Dem
ooratic boys returned from the war their
majority increased-the Enquirer was once
reliable. The speaker here created some
merriment concerning the flop of the
Enquirer. Democratic principles should
be as dear 10 us as life-our rights
are at stake. The speaker said, the sub
jects of Capitalization and tariffs had al
been fully discussed in Paysou previously.
In 1856 the Republicans established plat
form, in 1850 they enlarged upon it and
hurled at the people of Utah slurs and in
situations.
Whenever voice has spoken in favor of
Utah and her people it came froE. Demo
crat. Applause. Morgan, Paul, Jones.
Carlisle, Breckenridge and others did best.
Not single voice from the Republican
side ever spoke in favor Of the rights of
Utah people, but always heaped some in :
situation upon Utah.
The speaker referred to the Minneapolis
convention on the division of parties in
Utah. The delegates went as Republicans
from Utah in two parties, and TO the con-
stern7tion OF ali both were admitted.
At Chicago the Democratic convention
admitted only the straight Democrats
The Tuscaroras were rejected on Demo-
cratic principles, and the 'Red Brethren
made the same ''anti-Mormon'' cry as tina
Republicans did at Minneapolis, but they
were sent back to their happy hunting
grounds, y "there TO become a white and
deiightsone people" Applause. The
Republican convention is a mystery How
Goodwin and Allen became equal with eau
non and Salisbury, when they have never
supported or voted Republican ticket in
Utah. is poser.
The 'Tuscsn have not yet rerented, but
are trying 10 make a reconciliation with
the .'straights" There are a good many
kinds OF Republicans, bur only one kind of
Democrats. Applause. We cannot &C
cept Tuscaroras or Liberals without true
repentance. Old issues are thrown away.
We cannot accept men who fight against
home interests.
Shall the Utah commission be abolished
Democrats say yes Republicans wish il
retained, and ssy Utah is not ready for
Home Rule.
Chairman Irvine read resolution to the
effect that we heartily endorse the nomina-
ton of Grover Cleveland and Aolai Steven
son, which was carried by unanimous vote.
The audience then arose and gave thres
vociferOus cheers for the Democratic can
didstes and adjourned.
The opera house was profusely decorated
with bunting ana flags. Cleveland's PIC
ture occupied a chair on the left front of
the platform. KRATs.
PAYsoN July l6