The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-09-15
THE DEMocRAr1o CONVENTION

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The Democratic territorial convention
will meet in the Theatre today. 1t will
be an assembly Of representative mer
from various parts Of the territory
They are gentlemen of strong convic-
itions and are backed by constituencies
Thoroughly imbued with the righteous
ness of the Democratic cause.
They are charged with the duty OF
selecting candidate for the high office
of Delegate in Congress, and will be
expected to formulate and adopt a
platform on which the Democracy OF
Utah can stand together in unity and
harmony The task will not be irk-
some and the occasion will no doubt
he joyful and memorable.
Although it is expected that the term
of the Delegate to be elected will be
brief, because a Representative will be
elected with the ratification of the state
constitution who will probably enter
upon his labors at the opening of the
new Congress, yet it is necessary that
a wise choice be made in order that
Utah may be kept in line as a Demo
cratic commonwealth.
The indications are that all the rays
from every point will converge with
out hindrance in one direction. We an
ticipate a concentration of force that
win carry everything before it, and lift
up to the front standard bearer who
will lead the party to a splendid vic
tory in November.
Democrats are independent in their
views. When they differ on any point
they are emphatic and pronounced, and
having no strings on them they speak
what they think without reservation.
That is all right. We would not re-
press their thoughts or stay their ex-
preston in the least degree. But we
simply suggest that individual opinions
on minor matters must sometimes be
subordinate to the general view. And
we want a perfect union Of all our
forces that we may gain a signal tri-
lumph over the foe.
BY respecting the views of one an
other and keeping in sight the common
good, the best results can be achieved
and many difficulties will be avoided.
The Democracy of Utah must come to-
gether today in the spirit of fraternity
and determination to achieve renewed
success.
Everything before them is of the
most encouraging character. The
of the party, the grand
work of our Delegate, the prospects of
statehood through Democratic efforts
the benefits conferred upon Utah by the
powers that be, and the utter absence
OF benefits from the powers that have
been, with the glorious principles of
freedom and equal rights which are
embodied in the Democratic creed, are
amply sufficient to secure a magnificent
victory, if the needful work is done
during the time between the conven-
ton and the election.
Every man who forms an element Of
the great body that will convene today,
should place the party and its needs
before personal wishes, views and am
billions. and hold himself ready to do
his part in the work that lies before
the party. All must be up and doing,
and those who are placed in the lead
must receive that support that comes
from united, enthusiastic, enlightened
and patriotic citizens, determined on a
vigorous and unfiinching campaign for
the supremacy of free government.
The Herald welcomes the sons of
Democracy from all points, who will
gather today to manifest their faith
and pledge their good works in behalf
of the party of the constitution and the
people. Our latchstring is out. There
q re- warm hearts xx-itbiu And Tho uar
aid is with the party and its represent
atives in the battle for political, COM
mercial and individual liberty.