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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
a. p. a. LINTON DEFEATED.

matter Of congratulation to all is
the defeat for congress of w. ]. Lin
ton in the Eighth district, Michigan.
This not SO much because he is a Re
publican as because he was the cham
pion in congress of the A. P a. He
was the champion of the Little Red
School House flea, which idea was Moth
ing more or less than anti-Catholicsim.
He was violent champion of the idea
an idea as un-American as Know-noth-
ingism itself. 1t is nothing but the in
PRODUCTION of religious bigotry into pol
tiles and the prescribing of men po-
itically because of their views on re-
ligious matters, prescribing them for
their conscience's sake.
Linton was elected to congress on
this very issue and for time gained
almost national notoriety. The question
was made prominent and there was
some little prospect that it would be-
come more or less important, but now
the defeat of the head and front Of the
movement. so far as congress is con-
cerned, makes it a thing of the past.
The people of the Saginaw district
have shown their patriotism and good
sense in refusing to return Linton to
congress. He is unworthy to represent
an American constituency.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

monizlnS Populist and silver Democrats
and in uniting the south and west to
The end that we might achieve a vic
tory against Mckinley and Mckinley
ism Fusion with Bryan meant no sac
rifice of principle. Fusion with Sewall
does.
There Was great difference of opinion
in the Populist convention about the
wisdom of nominating an independent
candidate for vice-president. but the
supporters of that plan prevailed and
Watson was named. That complicated
matters. but the problem was worked
out in the states by division of electors
wherever the parties desired TO have
it so. The Democrats were willing in
every instance to meet the Populists on
any just basis, and the Populists as a
rule were equally fair. But there were
some states in which the Populists ac-
cepted the view that the situation
should not be complicated and they
cheerfully gave all the electors to the
Democrats This did not suit Watson
and he never ceased denouncing the
Democrats for the arrangement. In
his letter he alludes to the subject in
bitter terms, claiming that Populists
in Colorado and Kansas were disfran-
chised.
It is fortunate, perhaps, that Wat
sons letter has at last been made pub
lie. as it will demonstrate TO all minds
just how dangerous he is. He will not
be supported in his position by any con-
siderable portion of his own party.
When he has an opportunity to learn
the popular verdict le will find that
certain ideas and purposes governed all
real silver men in the contest. One wds
that it would have been dangerous to
force Sewall off the ticket, which was
what Watson really wanted. There were
many who would have preferred some
one else 70 Sewall, but they recognized
the fact that the contest was over a
principle that ii conferred in the fight
for the presidency and that it was far
better to take the chance of electing a
man whom they did not like to the vice
presidency than 10 incur the risk of
contributing to Republican success by
encouraging spirit of dissension over
the yice-presidential nomination.
Watson undoubtedly did mischief,
and if ne escapes bitter condemnation
by his own party it will be because he
did not lead off enough to materially
affect the result.
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CONTINUING THE WAR.


The New York World credits Mark
Hanna with a purpose to continue an
active campaign against free coinage.
! 1t says his plan was laid before those
who were fellow guests with him at
the Whitelaw Reid dinner and that it
was unanimously Endorsed by those
present The World represents the Re
publican chairman as saying:
If you want to stamp out completely
this political disease of silver Tepudi-
| alton and riot, you must continue APP
plying the remedy. The election shows
that the treatment administered during
the campaign has not worked a cure;
il only checked the progress. The med
icine was all right as far as 1t went,
but we must continue the doses. Then,
too, this old-time plan of leaving the
disease half cured won't do. 1t will be
twice as hard to master the next time
and the doctor will have grown rusty
and inexperienced for lack of practice.
According to the World, Mr. Hanna
has an ambition to continue in the
management of the work. He proposes
to maintain headquarters in Chicago
with well-equipped literary bureau
and to keep lecturers in the field
in all doubtful sections. He desires,
not only TO educate the people, but to
keep a check upon the party in all
states and see that no mistakes are
made. He would mold all platforms
and prevent the nomination of men
not fully in harmony with Republican
policy. In this way he would lay the
foundation for the next campaign, ex-
pecting to be able to prosecute the next
fight more vigorously than the last.
The plan credited to Hanna was more
recently publicly preached by him at
the Seligman lunch given in his honor
in the banquet hall of the Equitable
building. At that gathering he is
credited with having made the state
ment that he understood the present
organization of the Republican party
and also of the National Democratic
party would remain in the field TO fur
Their the good work so auspiciously be-
gun"
That statement fully bears out what
the World said, and we may under
stand that an arrangement has been
or is about to be perfected under which
the gold standard people will begin the
next campaign at once and leave no
stone unturned to control the elections
of 1898 and 1900.
The formulation of this plan reflects
Hanna's shrewdness. 1t shows that he
is not carried away by the so-caIled
landslide, that he realized that his vic
tory was won only by a narrow mar
gin and that the tables may easily
be turned in the next contest. This is
decidedly interesting when viewed in
connection with the vaunted claims of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
WHAT THE People EXPECT.

Democrats everywhere throughout
+. the state have great cause to rejoice
over their victory in this state, but no
where moro than in this county.
The management of the county's
affairs will be in thoroughly competent
hands, thing they have not been for a
long time past. The old county court
was condemned by the voters for in
competency The new one was elected
because the people believed the men
composing it were able business men
and fully competent to discharge the
duties that will devolve upon them.
The people have high expectations of
them, and we believe they will never be
disappointed.
The people expect of the new county
court very material reduction in the
county's debt; and this reduction they
expect through reductions in the ex-
penses of the county. They expect that
the clerical forces in various depart
ments will be reduced and not increased
for political purposes, as they appear to
have been done in the past They also
expect that the salaries of these clerks
viii NC pIdCtQ Oll the same plane DIS the
salaries paid for corresponding work
in commercial circles. They expect
economy and efficiency instead of ex-
travagance and inefficiency When
teams and labor are hired to construct
or repair the public highways they
should be required to do as much and
as thorough work as would be required
by private contractors. And all those
employed to do such work should be
hired because of their fitness and not
because of their politics. The more
politics there is in public contracts and
work of all kinds the worse it is for the
taxpayers and the public welfare
The county commissioners were
elected because they are honest and
able business men. The people expect
them to give them an honest and able
business administration of the county's
affairs. And the people will not be
disappointed in their expectations. Let
economy and the reduction of the
county debt be the watchword.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXCITING.

If the result of the election had been
close we would have had some weeks of
the greatest excitement known in re-
cent years, and it is likely that it
would have exceeded the period of the
Tilden controversy in intensity. This
would have been the inevitable result
OF the closeness of the vote in so many
states.
1t is not yet settled absolutely who
has carried Kentucky or South Da-
kota, while Wyoming is also close,
with many precincts to hear from. In
Delaware there is doubt about one Of
the electors. Never before, so far as
we recall. were so many electors in
so many states uncertain.
If Bryan needed the Is votes of
Kentucky to elect him, the country
the count, and it would be almost i'm
possible TO avoid contest in the courts
involving a bitter agitation. 1t has
been charged that there was fraud in
that state, one, of the specific ale
cations being that hundreds of negroes
voted along the southern border who
voted in Tennessee in the earlier cleo
ton there. The majority claimed for
the Mckinley electors is less than 500,
and it is certain that every resource
would have been exhausted in the eff
fort to overcome it.
The result of the election in South
Dakota is not yet determined. but the
returns indicate that the Bryan
electors have a majority of less than
So If Mckinley needed the four electoral
votes, the stateawould have been filed
with political agents ever since the
election and would now have been a
dangerous storm center
In Wyoming the result has depended
upon the back counties that could not
be heard from for many days. If it
had been found that the result there
would decide the election there would
have been more politicians than cow
boys in those remote counties and the
air would have been filled with charges
and countercharges of fraud and cor
ruption.
If any one of those states would
have changed the result a bitter con-
test would have been in progress in
ali of them, and the country would
have been fortunate indeed if danger
Gus complications had been avoided.
The contest would have been far more
exciting today and a hundred times
more acrimonious than on the day of
election, and the entire country would
have been in state of anxiety the
tension OF which would have been ex-
hausting.
Of course we would have come out
OF it all right, but it is with some de
gree of thankfulness that one views the
escape from the possible dangers of
such a situation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
TALES OF THE DAY.
Applied Humor.

Detroit Free Press: She was in a
merry mood when her husband came
home that evening.
YOU have often said, dear she re-
marked affectiona tely, that womel
haven't any sense Of humor.
They haven't"
You don't give US the credit we de-
serve. I'll admit that my sense OF humoI
is not very great. But any faculty can
be developed with cultivation
Have you been cultivating your sense
of ~ Ramora'
How did you go about it?"
DO you remember that article in the
paper at which you laughed so heartily
last ni2ht?"
mo. l don't undertake to remember
everything that amuses me-"
We'll. / got il and read it, 1t was
about how a woman goes out and buys
bargains all day long and surprises her
husband with bills for bonnets and makes
him get her z sealskin sacQue whether he
wants to or not
yes; l recall it now. So you have been
cultivating your sense of humor by read
ing it,
Con. didn't stop with simply read
ing it"
:'What-what did you do?" he inquired
IN a voice that was hoarse with apDre-
hension.
Il went out this afternoon and bought
s-~.icie did, and here's the bill for the
bonnet. All that is needed now TO make
the joke complete is for me to tease you
for a sealskin sacQue. And, don't you
know, dear, 1 think it's all too delight
fully funny for anything"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
THE SALT LAKE HERALD. FRIDAY. NovEMBER is. 1885,

the gold press to the effect that the
silver propaganda has been hopelessiy
crushed and the question settled for
all time
We rather admire any man for that
quality of character which leads him
to face situation as it is instead of
contenting himself with vainglorious
boasting about what he and his asso-
GATES have done. For this reason the
people will accord a certain measure of
credit to Mr.. Hanna; but, at the same
time, they will recognize the fact that
they have in him foeman who cannot
be caught mapping, whom they viii not
be able to surprise and whom they
must fight stubbornly and systematic
ally if they would hope to vanquish
him.
The bimetallists have been disposed
to give the new administration a
chance to relieve it from the disturbing
influence of unnecessary agitation and
to wait awhile before renewing the
campaign in the field. But if the
enemy is TO take the field, then the BIZ
metallists will have to marshal their
forces also and enter into a vigorous
campaign. If the next canvass is TO
be begun at once by the Republicans,
the Democrats must be moving also. 1t
will not do to leave any point. unpro-
tected; and it seems to The Herald
that it will become the duty of the ma
tional committee to follow the example
of the Republicans, maintaining well
equipped headquarters and sending lee
turers through all debatable territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
HOPE DrETH: LOVE L1vETH.


Strong are thine arms, love. and strong
Thine heart to live, and love- and long:
But thou art wed to grief and wrong:
Live, then, and long, though hope be
dead,
Live on, and labor thro' the years,
Make pictures through the mist of tears,
OF unforgotten happy fears
That crossed the time ere hope was
dead.
Draw near the place where once we stood
Amid delights swift-rushing flood,
And we and all the world seemed good
Nor needed hope now cold and dead.
Dream in the dawn l come to thee
Weeping for things that may not be-
Dream that thou layest lips on mel
Wake, wake to clasp hopes body dead!
Count Ger and DER, and one by one
The minutes of the happy sun
That while agone on kissed lips shone,
Count on, rest not, for hope is dead.
Weep. though no hairs breadth thou
shalt move
The living earth, the heaven above
By all the bitterness of Lowell
Weep and cease not, now hope is dead
Signs rest thee not, tears bring no ease,
Life hath no joy, and death no peace:
The years change not, though they de-
crease,
For hope is dead, for hope is dead.
Speak, love, l listen: far away
l bless the tremulous lips, that say,
Mock not the afternoon of da--,
Mock not the tide when hope is deadi''
[ bless thee o my love, who say'sJ:
Mock not the thistle-eumbered waste;
l hold Loves hand, and make no haste
Down the long way, now hope is dead.
With other names do we name pain,
The long years wear our hearts in vain.
Mock not our loss grown into gain,
Mock not our lost hope lying dead.
Our eyes gaze for no morning star,
No glImmer of the dawn afar:
Fell silent wayfarers we are
Since ere the noon-tide hope lay dead.
Behold with lack of happiness
The master, Love, our hearts did bless
Lest we should think of him the less:
Love dieth not, though hope is deadr'
William Morris.
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wATsoN's LETTER.

Tom Watson has al last made public
his letter of acceptance. 1t is EASY to
see why it was lost in transmission to
Chairman Butler; and it may be added
that Mr.. Watson will find that he has
not increased public confidence in or
respect for himself by its publication
now.
Watson conceived the idea at the
start that the contest was one over the
presidency and that the salvation
of the country depended upon his own
election. Since that could not be
brought about. he was willing to wreck
the entire campaign, doing what he
could in that direction on the stump
and adding to his offense by this letter.
The document suggests that the
mans mind is really unbalanced OF the
subject of himself. The following ex-
tract will illustrate:
In this reform movement to which I
have devoted eight of the best years
Of my life, | have lost much-but my
own self-respect has not been lost nor
the respect of those principles l repre-
scented and whose battles l have fought.
l did not seek this nomination. nor
desire it. Had l asked the presidential
nomination of the PEOPLES party and
gone to st. Louis to claim ii. no power
of the Democratic emissaries could
have kept it from me.
1t was out of d heartfelt desire TO
help unite all the reform forces and at
the same time TO save my party and
its principles from wreck, that l agreed
to accept second place on the compro-
mise ticket. / stood ready to join hands
with Mr.. Bryan and teAaid him in har-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

Our minister to Spain seems to have
called down" the Spanish govern
ment in manner that reflected the
true American spirit. When he found
the Spaniards were casting about
among European governments to learn
what attitude they would take in the
event of war between Spain and the
United States, he promptly demanded
that the programme be abandoned or
that he be given his passports. The
notes sent to the embassies were re-
called and there has been no more
diplomatic maneuvering of that char
acter. Moreover, the news from Wash
ington indicates that if Spain wants
trouble she can be accommodated, no
matter what attitude other powers may
assume.
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lures with one of the leaves, what have
you today with which to appease my ap-
petite?"
The chief stood silent.
Speak Numbered the king. Have you
no tongue, you villainous knave?"
Sire" answered the chef, cringing as
low as good form and his balance would
permit, Il have a tongue, but the ma
jesty of your imperial presence palsied
its powers for the nOnce- For meat we
have a Broadway policeman a la mode"
"Slavep' again Numbered his royal
n.bs, you may"
The chef was still actively engaged in
cringing.
Bring me a small piece of the lean,
if you can find any,"
With a sad smile the chef left on his
impossible quest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
NOTICE TO osEDiToRs.
AssEssMENr NoT1cE-urAH

ASSESSMENT NOTICE-UTAH &
Salt Lake Canal Company. Principal
place of business, Salt Lake City,
Utah. Notice is hereby given that a.
a meeting of the trustees held on the 18th
day OF September, 1896. an assessment of
seventy-fiVe cents per share was levied on
the capital stock cf the corporation, pay
able to the treasurer at the general office
building, Sc S. Main street, Salt Lake City,
Utah. before the 18th day OF November,
1896 Any stock upon which this assess
ment may remain unpaid on the 14th day
Of November, 1896. will be delinquent and
advertised for sale at public auction. and
unless payment is made before, win be
a. m. 1896. to pay the delinquent assess
ment, together with the cost of advertis-
ing and expense of sale. Respectfully
GIDEON A. GIBBS. Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

THE HERALD is a franchise MEM
be< of The United Press, and re-
ceives the complete leased wire
Overland and Pacific Coast news re-
ports of The United Associated Press
es, embracing accurate intelligence
of all current events in the whole
world. With it's special wire and
operator in it's own office THE HER
AID is daily I'm immediate posses
sion of the latest news up till the
hour of aOiDg to press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

Valentine, Connors and their assoc1-
ates VINO, with headquarters in New
York, have carried on a system of
swinoling and forgery reached into
many sections of the country, and foot
ing up to something like S1,00O,OO0, are
worthy to be classed with Austin Bid
well and others OF the gang that robbed
the Bank OF England some years ago.
Criminal talent Is not one of the things
thai is IN danger OF becoming extinct.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

The attorney. general of the state of
New York has just refused to inaugu-
rate proceedings against the wall
paper trust. He must look upon the
result of the election as a command to
public officials TO clear the track
and give all kinds Of combines unoto-
struoted right-of-way.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

In the coal combine case an ex-
ample has been set here that might be
advantageously followed in other To-
cakties. If all communities would SCI.
to work N determined manner to
break up conspiracies against free COM
pei1ision, Furnishing those engaging in
them, the evil would soon be eTadc-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

Local aspirants for consulates should
remember that they are not lavishly
distributed in states that have gone
overwhelmingly against an incoming
administration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

It would be a very easy matter for
President ELECT Mckinley to compi-
ment the gold Democrats. His much
practice in complimenting and thank
ing visiting delegations would greatly
aid him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

In payment Of an election bet a dude
Is to ride donkey from New York to
san Francisco. It is supposed to be
very humllianing to the dude, but there
are many who think that sympathy
should be with the donkey.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
WIT AND HUaIOR.

Philadelphia Record: Walker-'.Why
don't your propose to Miss Kostique
You seid she expressed an interest in
you last night"
Wheeler-"Pm not sure that it's me or
my wheel. When / told her l had to
said she was alarmed for my safety"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
SOME EDITORIAL CONTENTS.

Springfield Republican,: Prince Victor
Emmanuel of Italy and Prince Danilo of
Montenegro have exchanged presents-he
of dark Tsernagora," with oriental gem
of dark Tsernagora," with orential gem
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

The return of prosperity has enabled
Tom Watson to get a two-cent stamp
TO send his delayed letter Of accept
ance. This is one Of the evils Of pros
.,ar;fv
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13
tenegrin and Turkish arms In the words
of the poet
How pleasant is it for to see
Brothers-in-law TO dwell in amity-

Kansas City Times: The Globe-Demo-
crat abuses the women OF Colorado and
Utah because they voted for Bryan. II
should be remembered that the editor
of that paper is an old bachelor or 10
years standing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

The regimen for those who indulge
in milk baths is: Fat people viii use
skim milk; thin people will use new
milk fresh from the COW.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

'gTNhe people of the United States have
set their faces towards the dawn" says
the Boston Post. And they are still
patiently setting"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

st. Paul Pioneer Press: Rev. James NJ.
Tglohurn, missionary bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church to India and
Malaysia, in recent conversation at
Rochester N Y. stated that as a con-
sequence of the failure of the wheat crop
many families in India are selling their
children for 10 cents apiece, not SO much
for the small amount Of money as to have
fewer mouths to feed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

George Crocker earned 100000 for
keeping sober five years. We have
kept sober for forty years and are not
even out of debt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-13

The New York World is finally con-
WINGED that Harriet Monroes Column
bian ode is an owed TO adversely.