The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-07-31
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tuition on absolutely nonpartisan lines.
That is, it should not be made for the
Especial benefit of any political party.
That seems to be displeasing to GER
tain class of alleged Republicans, some
of whom are as unfamiliar with the
lgenuine principles of Republicanism as
they are destitute of fairness and true
patriotism.
In this non-partisan spirit the great
gathering at Saltair on Wednesday,
August l, has been arranged. 1t was
ing that speakers of both political par
ties should address the assembly Such
well known ardent Republicans as w.
II. Dickson, c. c. Goodwin and T. c..
Tiff have been invited TO speak and
have consented. This of itself ought to
show that the desire was sincere to
make the celebration one that can be
joyfully participated in by people Of
/ both parties without reference to one
or the other.
Besides the Republicans we have
named, the three living Delegates to
Congress were selected and they also,
we understand, consented to speak;
namely George Q. Cannon. John T.
Game and Joseph L. Rawlins. 1t was
eminently proper that they should ac-
lively participate, having taken such
prominent part in the movements that
have led to statehood. Judge Merritt,
one of the old time residents and Demo-
Gratis of Utah who has also served in
Congress makes up the list of the
speakers. 1t is expected that the princi-
pal stores will close on Wednesday after
noon to make the occasional general.
But the following circular has been
sent to Us from Provo, with the word
that it is being circulated in Utah
county:
Provo City, Utah, July 90, 1894.
To c. w. Booth, Spanish Fork:
Dear Sir:-I am directed to notify our
Republican friends that the statehood
celebration at Saltair on August l, is
not non-partisan, as represented. It is
being gotten up by Democrats, and
though two or three Republicans have
been invited to speak, Republican lead
ers have not been consulted, nor have
the speakers been given to understand
the real status Of affairs The scheme
is to rope in every body for their
money to help defray Democratic ex-
penses in the coming campaign.
There will be given a Republican
celebration at Saltair, August II. Our
friends should wait for that. Fare
would be about $1.25 Spread the news.
j. c. GRAHAM.
The untruth and malignity in that
circular are not surprising after seeing
the signature. It is a miserable at
tempt, which. will fail of its purpose, to
throw damper upon a heartfelt and
fraternai desire to promote good feel
ing among citizens of different politi-
cal opinions, as a prelude to their. com
ing together on common ground to
frame constitution for the whole peo-
pie of the new state, which should con-
tain nothing that would be unfair or
understandable to either Republicans
or Democrats.
There are some people of so small
calibre that they can appreciate nothing
outside of their own dim;nutive circle.
They are filled with envy at the success
of anything they do not support, and
of malice at all who do not dance to
their piping. A non-partisan celebra-
ton and non-partisan constitution are
not at all to their liking. Everything
must have a Republican tinge or it
turns them green with disgust Such
people ought to have a celebration all
to themselves, and also common
wealth composed entirely of their own
numbers.
The Democrats here had made an ar
rangement for several gatherings at
Saltair during the summer. The first
was held on July a. Another
was to take place about this time. But
when the news of the signing of the
statehood bill by the President arrived,
a desire was felt at once to have this
meeting held as general rejoicing over
the event It was at once proposed to |
dfvest it of any partisan features The |
Governors proclamation will be read on |
that occasion. Statehood is for all the |
people of Utah. Why should they di-
vide on party lines in a general .jollih- |
cation over something that affects them !,
all alike? These are the facts in rela- |
ton to the celebration.
The charges in the above circular are |
grossly untrue. The celebration is to |
be bipartisan; it is not designed to /
raise funds for a Democratic cam |
paign. There was no need to consult |
such persons as the author of the fore
going squirt of petty spite. 1t was not
his business. The gentlemen having the |
matter in hand are attending to it prop t
erly. If any small-souled partisans do |
not choose to participate, they can
stay away. If they want to flock bv /
themselves let them flock, there will he
no objection. But they simply expose
their ittleness and bitterness by such
Of spleen as the circular we
print above
1t viii be a matter of regret if any
citizens in Utah county stay awav
from Saltair on Wednesday through
being misled. It will be a fine affair. lis
object is good. People ought to be. able
to meet as friends and rejoice as citi-
zens. no matter what may be their DOLL
les or their creed, and concede to each
'ther that perfect liberty in both which
ire to be guaranteed in the Constitu-
ion OF our State. Let us all Join in the
celebration and also in forming a. COM
nonwealth that shall flourish in pesca
md add glory and strength to the ma
ion.
WHY TAXPAYERS COMPLAIN.
Ihat there is COMPLAINT among the |,