The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-09-20
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Ogden. September 20.
ETERNAL PRINCIPLES.
DEMOCRATS OF WEBER ONCE
AGAIN RENEW THEIR PLEDGES.
Chicago Platform Endorsed-The
Currency Question Paramount
Effects of the Storm.

The terrific storm OF the night and
day before did not prevent the as
sembling of the Democratic county
convention yesterday morning, though
II was thought at one time that it
must do so.
The country delegations seemed to
be on hand as promptly as the city
members of the convention
1t was just II o'clock when Chair
man Poulter called the assembly to
order. He named as temporary chair
man, Professor 7. 3. Lewis, who made
no extended speech, but in a few words
thanked the convention for the honor,
and advised the members to select
only strong silver men for offices this
campaign.
c. A. SmurthwaNe was elected tenn
pOrary secretary, and proceeded to
read the call.
On motion of Mr.. Gideon committees
were appointed on permanent organiza-
tom and order of business, on creden-
tials and on resolutions, each commit
tee to consist of seven members, one
from each ward and two from the
country districts.
The committees were as follows:
Resolutions-W. H. Brien, H. H.
Henderson, f. r. Christensen, H. b.
Gibson, ]. B. Trtmble, M. NJ. Smart.
Credentials-P. L. Anderson. John P.
Ellis, j. NJ. Langsdorf, Mrs. Orson Ri
ser, r. f. Moench, ]. A. Bues and
Thomas Slater.
Permanent organization and order of
business-G. w. Baker, Samuel DoXey,
S. F. Halverson, H. w. Civilian, Jo-
seph Parry, w. H. WALTON, Thomas
Maloney.
Convention then took a recess till 2
o'clock.
The convention reassembled at about
1;30. The glee club rendered selec-
ton composed for the occasion, and re-
ceived hilarious applause
The resolutions submitted were as
follows:
1--WE, the Democrats of Weber coun-
ty, in convention assembled, again
pledge our allegiance to the eternal
principles of Democracy, as typified in
the doctrines eff jefferson and Jack
son, recognizing that only Democratic
teachings put into practice can and
will benefit the working masses of the
Union; protect all engaged in useful
vocations and secure to each tndivid-
uaI the fruits of his own industry. We
endorse the platform adopted by the
Democratic national convention of
Chicago.
I'VE believe in the justice of the
peoples decision on all public ques-
tions, and condemn any influence or
coercion by corporations or individuals
over their inalienable rights, freedom
of conscience and speech
1--WE invite all the people Of Weber
county, without regard to previous po-
litical affiliations, to join with US IN
~ ION
Bryan and liberty.
1--WE recognize the immediate and
unconditional adoption of a free coin
age measure as the paramount issue
before the people of the United States.
1t is an issue before which all Others
sink into comparative insignificance.
The god standard, besides being re-
sponsible for the paralysis of indus
try and the decentralization of trade, is
a menace to our free institutions, and
will, if fastened upon our country, as
the Republican party is pledged to do,
reduce to q state of vassalage and serf-
dom the great industrial classes who
are the foundation and support of our
national prosperity. We believe that
the American laborer should be pro-
tected in the enjoyment of the fruits
or his toll by a more equitable d1strl-
button of the wealth. he creates; and we
condemn the Republican party for its
attempt, under the pretense of inter
national agreement, to league with
monopolists and money changers TO
perpetuate a financial system that can
only be followed by dire disaster to the
man who tolls with his hands or
brains.
I'VE favor a wise and economical ad-
rninistration of the affairs of Weber
county. public officer is a servant
of the people, and answeraible to them
for the observance of the trust"
Soon after the re-assembling the
FRIENDS OF DAVID EVANS
forced the question of whether he be
endorsed or not. Thomas Maloney in
troduced the resolution endorsing him.
On roll call it was laid ON the table
by a vote Of 95 to &c. The Second ward
cast a solid vote against such endorse
ment. c. C. Richards made the motion
to Law the resolution on the table. The
resolution tabled was as follows:
"Resolved, by the Democracy Of
Weber county, Utah, in convention as
sembled, not unmindful Of the past
patriotic services, devotion to Demo-
cratic principles, sturdy, answering,
faithful and watchful care of the in
terests Of the great masses of the peo-
pie, devoted Loyalty to the cause of
silver at 10 10 L, anu integrity VI Inc
Hon. David Evans, we hereby request
and instruct the delegates from this
convention to the Provo state conven-
ton to use all honorable means in their
power to nominate him as our candi-
date for the Fiftyfourth congress Of
the United States"
The committee on credentials report
ed 2O6 delegates and no contests. The
report was adopted.
The committee on
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
and order of business reported the fol-
lowing officers: Chairman, Thomas d.
Dee; secretary, Mrs: S. A. Anderson;