The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-07-11

away from the sight of the Tribune
crowd he is the cock of the walk One
OF his favorite expressions is, "Oh, d-n
the Tribune" and he affects to think it
not worth treading upon. But when
It comes to a real test-when the paper
that expressly declares it is not a Re
publican organ undertakes to dictate
to the Republican party-Crane sinks
to its feet and obeys its behest.
Explanations Not Needed.
The really able politician never
shows his hand to his opponent. If he
thinks time will vindicate him he is
patient, secure in the thought that the
more bitter the assaults the more com
plete will be his vindication. A man
OF dignity, who understands that he
is opposed by foe absolutely devoid
of honor, will hesitate long before he
lowers his crest before that foe. If
pride would not dictate such action,
prudence should. Crane has gained
much strength throughout the terri
tory because there has been a we'll
cultivated belief that he cared moth
ing for the opinions of the Tribune.
The knowledge that he has not the
courage to face that bulldozer will
leave him weak.
His Double Purpose.
But even in this abject humility
Crane is not honest with his oppo-
nents. No doubt he wants to carry the
precincts and county in question. How
ever, his sole interest in seeing them
carried is an emanation from his trop-
zeal gubernatorial ambition. He must
have a poor opinion of his opponents to
Nbelieve that they will be blind to the
o+rank &c dirpntpd first
at the precinct where a. L. Thomas
lives. Does he not know that A. L.
Thomas is fully aware of the i'll will
borne him by Colonel Trumbo? The OPP
position would be indeed but poor
politicians if they could not see that
the best thing Crane could do 'tyould
be to defeat Thomas in the Republican
primaries of his own precinct. AS to
Utah county that has been one of the
largest and most hurtful thorns in the
side of the Crane machine. Weber
county has been in the hands of
Glassman, but Utah county has sue
cessfully resisted assaults. 1t declined
to be in the combination that first
nominated Frank Cannon. 1t is now in
the hands of the Tribune crowd. To
break the hold of the Tribune in these
two places would mean the supremacy
of Boss Crane. Cranes explanation is
wasted on desert air. The Tribune ring
would not take his word on a stack
of Bibles. They believe that Crane can
tell more untruths with a straight
face than any other politician in Utah
and that is saying a great deal.
Democrats Are Prepared.
The Democrats of the Third and
Fourth precincts have already become
acquainted with Cranes designs and
ian of action. It is one with which
they are quite familiar. The days of
are not so far distant
that they should be forgotten. Already
Republicans have been brought from
the Fifth and Second precincts and
domiciled in the vacant houses in the
of Darlington place.
None are to be brought from the First.
In fact, the ward politicians down
there have reported they are in need
of reserve and cannot stand any de-
pletion. Nor are many to be taken
from the Second. The Democrats made
too much of a gain down there last
fall But, it is believed, great snany
can we'll be taken from the Fifth and
that it will be rock ribbed still. The
most determined assault is to be made
on the Fourth, though the Third will
not be neglected.
VIII BE Checkmated.
There are several things, however,
on which the machine has not reckon
ed. In the Fourth last year there was
a great stay-at-home Democratic vote,
which will not be found this year. At
that time the Republicans were not so
badly split as they are now and there
was not so much knitting as there will
be in the next election. In the Third |
the Republicans were greatly helped |
by the gravity sewer gang, which will
not be able to come to their rescue this |
year. more than shat there is a ;hor- |
Ough disgust a the John Henry Smith |
fasco in the constitutional conven-
ton. The Republicans must wait !
q while before they can get the |
bloody" Third.
Down in Utah County.
Some time ago the Enquirer, in
Provo, gave warning TO The Tribune |
ring that the Crane machine was |
there and that money was |
being spent freely. This was with |
the double purpose OF bringing the /
county into line with the machine and |
with the Republican party. The plan I
Of campaign 20 be pursued there IS
as yet a mater of doubc. But in d
short time it will develop. Among TIE
Democrats here there is small fear
about Utah county. The people who
voted with the Republicans on bounty
Ire thoroughly disguised with the ac-
ion of the Republicans in the Consti-
utional convention and many VOW
hey will never again vote the Repub-
lean ticket, because they are Demo-
rats on everything else but bounty.
Campaign of Money.
One thing is certain, however The
Democrats will have to oppose a cam
)aign of money Already the Trumbo
md Crane bar'ls have been opened
Honey will be poured into every
doubtful district in the territory A
,reat deal will go into Utah county.
{ is the present il antion to buy the
,eopIe of the new state and bring
hem into the Union with q shameful
ecord. Faith in the honesty of the
'eople makes the idea seem ridiculous.
Fifteenth Ward Enthusiastic.
The Democratic society last night
yoke up the Fifteenth ward. Partic-
lar attention had been directed to
his ward because of the luxuriant
laims of the Republicans that some
Democrats had followed Tom Hull
1to the Republican party. They will
nd themselves mistaken. The action
My made the Democrats of the ward ]
ghting mad and last night they filled
he meeting house with members of
he party, about fifty women being in
tendance and taking great interest
1 the proceedings. City Recorder