The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-06

George Q. Cannon is candidate.
receptive" or otherwise, for the
United States Senate against his son
Fra7k J., and that George NJ. Cannon
is already out for his uncle, George Q.
So much was learned last night
from a source which cannot be con-
sidered as aught but the most reliable,
while from another source came the re-
port that Q. !. Salisbury is slated as the
candidate to be the first presidents
colleague.
While this latter report cannot but
be considered as equally well founded
it was not expected, and hence was a
surprise, and the politicians were I'M
willing 10 believe that this combina-
ton had been made. They will be
wiser, perhaps, in the course of a few
days
Few people doubt that George Q.
Cannon is the first choice for senator
or that he can and will be elected now
that he is definitely a candidate, but
the old story was immediately reviv-
sd-that the slate was Mr.. Cannon, sr,
aid Colonel Trumbo.
4 The politicians are much agitated
Sover the possibilities that may arise
out of the new state of affairs. Some
political magnates hold the opinion
that the forces of Arthur Brown and
Judge Bennett are sufficient to break
down an alliance between either George
Q. and any second man, while others
say that much of the support counted
on by both Brown and Bennett is from
members who have allowed it to be tao
itly understood they were for one of
the other in the event that George @.
Cannon remained out of the race, re
serving the right. however, to consult
his wishes should he decide TO stand.
The managers have all along taken it
for granted that George Q. would not
be a candidate and have therefore re-
lied upon these pledges as secure. Now,
however, there is bound to be a great
mix up, the end of which no man can
predict.
JAMES SHARP SAYS SO.
y George Q. Cannon could not be seen
last evening concerning the report,
but James Sharp. who has steadfastly
insisted that he would make the race.
consented to express his views:
George Q. Cannon is a candidate -
said he. land will accept the senator
} ship There is not the slightest doubt
O about that"
Are YOU authorized to make the
statement" was asked.
No: l am not SO authorized, but l
named Mr.. Cannon as a candidate and
have all along said he would accept
the place. He knows that very well,
and knows I am still saying il, but he
has never given me to understand he
was disDleaSed with my course. ! am
satisfied that If he did not like it he
would let me know Of his displeasure.
] repeat 1T, George Q. Cannon is a
candidate Tor the Senate and will &C
cept If the place is rendered him. For
my part. 1 can see no reason why Mr.
Cannon should not be elected. He is
the peer of any man in Utah for the
position and is Enthusiastically the
choice of an immense majority Of all
the people Of Utah. 1 feel certain he
will be elected"
Mr.. Sharp declined TO discuss the sub
3ect of candidates for the position of
Mr. CanrlOn's colleague or any other
phase of Tie contest, saying he was
only interested in Mr.. Cannon'S can
ri is also understood chat George NJ
Cannon. president of the senate. has
announced that George Q. is his
choice as a candidate and that he will
be one Of his strongest supporters.
4 KNUTSFORD RECEPTION.
Manager Gus Holmes of the Knuts-
ford hotel. is going to contribute his
share to the celebration of admission
by rendering q reception TO the mem
bers Of The legislature. According tc
present plans 1t will be held Tuesday
evening and will be entirely informal
Music and refreshments will be fea-
lures of the entertainment.
BENEFITS NEW HEADQUARTERS
Not satisfied with dispensing gener-
Gus hospitality at one headquarters
Judge Bennett yesterday opened suit
of apartments at the Anutsford- He
has parlors zoe. 202 and 204 elegantly
fitted I'D for entertainment of members
and their friends.
An amusing incident occurred yester-
day which caused two mortal enemies
10 exchange compliments. Everyone
! knows how Charlie Crane, Colonel Trum-
hos manager and Ben Rich. Frank Can
mons first lieutenant. love each other
Mi Representative Lowry, of San
z pete. was the innocent cause Of it all.