The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-09-16
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic convention was the
largest. most enthusiastic and most in
teresting and harmonious of any repre-
sentative political gathering that has
convened in this territory. They were
a fine set of men who came from all
points to voice the wishes of the ma
jority of the people of Utah. They had
pies, and no differences to settle as to
men. The universal demand was for
the return of Rawlins to Congress, and
every mention of his name evoked the
most hearty shouts of commendation
The platform and resolutions adopted
can be supported by every Democrat
in the territory and will furnish texts
for arguments and speeches during the
whole of the campaign. The principles
therein enunciated are fundamental to
our system of government. The acts of
Congress and the administration there
in enumerated are worthy of the ad-
miration of all good citizens The en-
dorsement of the work of our Delegate
is every word correct. The arraign-
ment of the Republican party is just
if severe, and the denunciation of 1.-The
only Republican legislature" of Utah
is entirely fitting.
In shining contrast to the miserable
declaration of the Republican conven-
ton as to silver, is the solid silver
plank adopted by the Democrats. 1t
meets the demand of the hour The
coinage Of both money metals, without
limit. at the standard ratio and with
out waiting for any other nation to do
the same or give its consent; that has
the genuine silver ring.
The woman suffrage plank, too, has
no ambiguity. II is without duplicity
and without disguise. 1t leaves no
loophole to escape from its plain intent
and is in its simple directness a rebuke
to the Republicans shameful subter-
fuge.
The nomination of Joseph L. Rawlins
for reelection was the chief feature of
the convention. 1t means Democratic
victory once more. His congressional
career has been a complete vindicat ton
of the people who chose him at first
in the face of such open and secret in
fluences as were used to deter them
and to persuade them they were max
ing grave mistake. His undisputed
denomination by reclamation should be
to that gentleman sufficient proof of
the confd Ice reposed in him by his
party without dissent
The convention was completely and
joyfully successful. A united Democ-
racy declared its doctrines, chose its
standard bearer, transacted its bust
ness with order and dispatch, and
showed its strength and determination.
Now let us work for success at the
electionl
Every Democrat should understand
that a willy and INSCRIPTIONS foe has
to be met with money, men and litera-
ture at command. The spirit of the
convention must be kept alive and
1iffused throughout the districts from
which the delegates came. There must
be no tagging of effort. Work is
wanted from now till the victory is
won. Each supporter of Democratic
doctrine and each man in favor OF
Rawlins should consider himself a mis-
sionary in the Democratic cause. Dill
gence, perseverance and every ma
terial aid that can be given should be
forthcoming with spontaneous liber-
ality.
There, is no earthly reason why Utah
should not send again to Congress the
man who has served her so faithfully
and well. There is no reason why the
voters in November should not show a
handsome majority in his favor There
is no reason why any friend to the
welfare and prosperity of Utah should
not help to swell that majority, and
make certain a successful and able
representation of this people in the
Congress of the United States. We
should take no chances. We have
proved Rawlins, let US re-elect him
That this will be the result of TIE
Democratic territorial convention we
have every reason to expect. Let
there be no failure of effort and there
will be no disappointment of expecta.