The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-09-13

the chairmen Of the county and pre-
cinct committees the following letter:
Republican State Central Committee,
No. As Richards Avenue,
Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 10, 1896.
Dear Sir-Since the meeting of the Re-
publican state central committee, a move
ment has been commenced which, if per-
sisted in, threatens to destroy Republican
supremacy in Utah.
AT a mass meeting of so-called 'Tnde-
pendent Republicans" held at Ogden city,
on September g. 1896, a committee was APP
pointed for the purpose of calling an In
dependent Republican convention This
committee has met and issued a call in
accordance with the resolution appointing
them.
The ostensible reason given for taking
thiS step, which may result in complete
Republican defeat, is the action OF the
republican state central committee pro-
Nldng Tor two state conventions one to
nominate republican presidential electors,
lhe other a Republican candidate for
representative in congress. 1t is claimed
by these Independents that the COM
nnttee overstepped its powers when it
called two conventions. and stated in the
call the purpose for which each conyen-
uon was to be called.
FOR Inc first time in American history
the claim is seriously made that the OBJ
Ject Tor Which a convention is to be held
for the convention, but that it
should be allowed to assemble and
though called under the authority of a.
party to carry out the purposes of the
party, should have the right to decide
Ior itself whether or not IL would sup
port the party or aid in CARRYING out its
purposes. Further, it is seriously con-
tenoeo that the regularly constituted
committee of the party had not the right
or authority to take the necessary action
70 preserve the rights of the party, and of
Inc voters who desire to support the can
oldates OF the party.
II is doubtful if there has been issued in
any state of the Union a cali for a CON
een1on which does not clearly and speci-
nearly announce the purpose for which
Ele convention is TO be held, and it is alb
SoInteIy necessary that these calls should
pe specific TO enable the voters TO elect
delegates who will give expression to their
VIII. ANY further procedure would result
IN CONFUSION and disorder, and would be
cation.
The right Of the party to preserve its
existence if it can. is undeniable. and the
state committee has only taken such
Livery Republican voter who desires to
vote for Republican presidential electors
IS emitted to have the opportunity of So
oolng, ana the committee, as a Republican
that opportunity.
The calling of two conventions is adj
Yerseiy criticised. The committee was
governed severn L, by a desire to promote har-
puplicans were seriously divided on the
presidential question, and many an
nouneed their open hostility to the Re
p I,,i1,1e nominee. The committee deter
1llaeo TO try to keep the quarrel over
lee presidency out of the conventions by
Wlllch congressional, legislative and
county candidates were to be nominated.
and thus bring together in slpnol-f Of
these local candidates Republicans of ey-
cry shade of opinion. This course they
DeneVed would relegate the issue of the
PRESIDENCY TO the polls, where every Re
publican could vote as he pleased
The committee respectfully submits
mat the proper course for those to take
VINO cannot support the candidates of
!;I party is 10 exercise the right to
poII at the polls, and not to use their
privilege in way which gives support
and comfort to the enemy If men who
claim to be Republicans can ioin in Dem
ocrauc ratification meetings and hold
conferences with Democrats for the pur-
poses or devising ways and means TO aid !
IN the election of Democrats, and can at |
the same time have the right to dictate
ana control The policy of a Republican
committee and the destiny of the Repub- |
ilcan party, then it must be conceded /
that the party rules and dicipline are a |
farce, and the party had better turn the |
entS
The Republican state committee does
not believe that such an extraordinary |
policy will receive any substantial sup |
port from the mass of the party. Hon |
esty and fair dealing forbid such a cow
ardiy policy. The committee believes /
that the vast majority of the Repub- /
mean voters of the state are sincerely |
next congress by one who will support
protection and reciprocity as well as free /
SILVER, and Will frown down any at
tempt to divide the party locally.
mi frla 10
voters to stand by it in its efforts to Sc
cure harmonious local action, and it be-
l1eVeS that every Republican who loves
his party and supports its principles will
oppose the attempt now being made to /
divide the party and insure Democratic |
success. The fruits of the long struggle
for Republican supremacy in Utah should
not be frittered away by causeless de-
fections.
The committee therefore. calls upon the
several county and precinct committees
to stand by it in its efforts to secure Re
publican harmony, and to do all in their
power to accomplish this result
The great and material interests of the
state, the development of which is
vital to the happiness and prosperity
Of its people, demand that we should
which alone represents the principles of
protection, reciprocity and bounties to
new and struggling industries, and which
principles the people of Utah have al
ways supported and defended. and in
with which the. full restora-
ton of silver as money of ultimate re-
iemption can alone be successfully main
aimed.
United action by Republicans will mean
the election of a Republican senator,
legislative assembly and
the control Of the large majority of the
counties.
The committee expects all Republicans
to do their duty. Respectfully
JOHN Z. DOOLY
Chairman.