The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-07-30

: ADs-4A&OIl CtlC DIOiHlSES- WHICH 41cAo iiCS
been long to wait, as their ruin has
already come. which political catastro-
pne should render our victory certain
this autumn; but we must work harder
than ever, going forth in perfect mar
, mony TO the triumph of the common
good.
|'The Glorious Cause"
Having been associated with you in
the glorious cause of Republicanism
until it has achieved its rightfuI posi-
ton as a controlling power among the
peop;a of this territory, I feel that
under existing circumstances 1 can
consistently and honorably retire from
the responsible position of chairman,
which you have heretofore conferred
upon me; at the same time expressing
my willingness and determination TO
labor as persistently and energetic in
the future as l may have been able
to do in the past, in behalf Of Republi-
can principles. Therefore hereby ten
der to you my resignation as chairman
or this committee, together with that
Of the secretary, Colonel Percy S.
Sewers, both to take effect on the ap-
pol1tment of our successors"
Secretary Sewers Also Resigns.
The resignation of Percy Sewers
was much shorter and less verbose in
construction and panegyricaI in ex-
preston 1t said:
Gentlemen, for reasons entirely per-
sonal in character, 1 herewith resign
the secretaryship of your committee
with which you honored me in the
Provo convention of 1894. In asking its
immediate acceptance l desire 10
thank you for all the considera ton
heretofore shown me, and TO express
the hope that Utah may ever be Re
publican. as I believe it would be for
the best interests of the most people,
for the greatest length OF time
Crane then proceeded to eulogize
Sewers for his work in the campaign,
saying a. great many very nice things,
as is usual on such an occasion.
Wanted Crane to Stay.
There was a protest from several OF
the members Immediately. They said
they did not want to accept the resig-
nation. They were willing to make a
Nc-e of confidence. Crane, however.
was obdurate. He said the resignation
must be accepted. A recess, therefore
was taken until $50 and pledge of
secrecy made by the committeeman
present, who swore on their sacred
honor not TO betray what had been
done in the meeting.
In the meantime there had been the
most intense interest on the street In
front of Hogle's. at the Oquirrh club,
and the divers other places where Re
publican politicians TOost, there We're
anxious Inquiries as to what had been
done. Late in the afternoon the story
leaked out that the resignation had
been presented and the committee had
refused to accept it. This went up and
down the street, and other thinasS
tended to confirm the story and it was
implicitly believed in.
When the committee came cut all
the members were questioned, but were
exceedingly close-mouthed. Crane ad-
mitted that his resignation had not
been accepted, but said he would force
an acceptance from the committee. He
told this all about and it soon became
a well understood thing that a chair
man would be elected at the evening
session in the rooms Of the Oquirrh
club
Crane Insists on Retiring.
Soon after meeting in the evening
the acceptance was made and resolu-
tons offered by the faithful r. H
Whipple, Of Ogden. They had evil
IDENTIFY been prepared for some time be-
fore and We're for Crane alone, but
were changed SO as to include Sewers. !
They were IS follows:
"sincere Thanks,
''Whereas. Hon. Charles Crane. chair
man, and Percy s. Sewers, secretary Of
this committee have this day rendered
to Us their designations as such chair
man and secretary; and
Whereas, Said chairman and sec
rotary have been largely instrumental !
in achieving the vantage ground occu-
pied by cur party in this territory, by
their urselfish efforts leading to sue
cess; and
Whereas, Said chairman and secre- /
taTy, on assuming the duties Of their (
office in the fall of 1892 found our
party a struggling mass of disconnec- /
ted bands, without familiar resources /
Of communication with each other. and |
by their persistent practical efforts /
modified the same into an effective !
throughout the territory; /
and
Whereas. Said chairman and score /
-aTy by tPeir continued activity. eXer- |
ted through such an organization, car
red the legislative election of 1893: and (
whereas, Said chairman and secre- /
-ary again, in 1891 achieved a signal /
victory for the Republican party in
Utah by the election of a Republican I
delegate to Congress and a majority
IF the delegates to the constitutional /
rendering also efficient SER
Democratic steal in Ssnpete county
and the Third precinct of Salt Lake
City and preventing its consummation;
and
Whereas, said chairman and secre-
airy have now completed plans for an
effective organization Of the party,
compromising each voting district in
he territory for the final struggle Of
S95: now, therefore be it
Resolved by the Republican territor-
al committee of Utah. That a proper re-
gard for the distinguished services rem
Tered by Aessrs. Crane and Sewers to
he Republican party requires from us
n expression of gratitude and appre-
,iation for deeds performed of enduring
worth; and we, therefore. on behalf of
III Republicans of this territory, tender
hem our sincere thanks"
Fight For the Craftsmanship.
Vice-Chairman whipple took the
chair and Pariey p. Christensen was
elected temporary secretary. The
question then came up on the cleo
ion of a chairman. In the mean
line George NJ. Cannon had put him
self right in line. He had said in a
'ormer discussion that he was for the
party, regardless of fac
ions and that he was not tied up with
actions. This bait caught the guile
ess Crane men who were trying hard
o do something to patch UP harmony
between the factions.
George NJ Cannon and GpOr1e NJ