The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-09-05

Word came in that Lycurgus john
son, of Uintah. would bring in ma
Jority of that county. Peter Greaves,
of Sanpete, said that his delegation
would be divided, but the sentiment
appeared to be very much for Roberts.
Utah, Willard and Sewer counties
were conceded to be solid for King.
Washington and Kane were promised
to Roberts. The other counties were
reported as more or less divided.
Again the friends, of Roberts and
King. who are endeavoring to bring
about perfect harmony and the best
possible combination, will attempt to
bring about an understanding. 1t is
hoped that this afternoon it will be
possible to announce that Roberts is
for congressman and King for gov
ernor. 1t is to be said for both of
them that defeat will not cause them
to sulk. Mr.. Roberts is already MAX
ing preparations for work that
will be done whether he is
nominated or not Mr.. King, under
similar circumstances, has pledged
five weeks of work for the party and
financial support Both want to see
the party succeed.
The governorship contest was still
unsettled last night When a. w.
Wins came up with the delegation from
Washington county, he was immedi-
ately beseiged by hosts of warm
friends anxious to proffer their support
and DESTROYS of learning whether he
would accept the nomination. To all
of them he returned the reply that he
was exceedingly grateful for their kind
feelings; that he would feel honored
10 receive such an honor; that he be
lieved the Democrats were going to
win this year, but that he had been
asked by the first presidency of the
Mormon church to take the presidency
OF the Mexican mission; that he had
accepted and word had been sent to
Mexico that he was coming. Under
the circumstances he felt he was honor
bound TO keep his agreement, and that
he could not accept the nomination.
a number of delegates were kept I'M
certain by the possibility that Judge
King may yet be induced to enter the
race in which event they would give
him their support Delegation COM
ing. in We're prepared to wait and see
who was placed in nomina ton before
committing themselves to any candi-
date The friends of Bishop Preston,
both in this city and in Cache county,
were pushing him forward with vim
and gained some strength during the
day. Brigham Young also had heavy
support in the city and was given
much consideration. John T. Game re-
eeiVed a number Of accessions James
H. Moyle was brought to the front
also. Other candidates were also
talked about and their chances can
Vassed. But few delegates, however.
would pledge themselves. They wanted
to see all who would be put in the
field before they would show their pre-
ferences.
The CapDa+a doT-ocro 49,. -. I.
date for auditor who will be pushed
forward and will probably stand a
very good chance, as Sanpete is one of
the very close counties of the territory
ana there is a general desire to five
1t representation that it did not get
from the Republicans The Sanpete
choice is Guy c. Wilson, of Fairview.
VIII Lett, of this city, is also making
a strong canvass in the city and Will
receive support from the country.
The candidacy of Fisher S. Harris
for secretary of state, was pushed yes
terday by the rustling boys of the rus
carora club, who had badges inscribed
with the Indian head and the motto
Solid for the Ticket" e. A. McDan.
lei also had his friends in the CITY and
they were giving him good support.
A number of prominent men of the
city, members of the territorial com
mittee and leaders of the various
causes. went to Ogden last evening
and heavy train load will go from
here this morning. The convention
will attract much more attention than
the gathering of Republicans. Both
Democrats and Republicans are anx-
ious over the outcome of today. The
future of the party rests upon the
selections made and the most intense
interest is to be found. Many Re
publicans will go from this city to see
the work done, while the enthusiastic
Democrats viii be at the depot in a
body. Both railroads will run heavy
trains to the Junction city.