The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-15
Speeches.

e selected by the Republican eau
last night as the candidates for
party for election as United States
tors.
lie first named had a walkaway, be-
chosen by reclamation, but Ben
and Brown had a close fight, the
A AT winning by a vote of "a to 49,
fery Republican member of the
tie and house was present at the
Gus and all manifested lively in
est in the proceedings. The card
ued by George Q. Cannon in the
Iternoon paved the way for the cleo
knsB' f FIaak ]. Cannon, for as soon
WAS ISSUED. his forces, headed by
Henry Smith, took the field and
u yeoman service in his behalf. BY
time the members assembled, ii
practically agreed that he would
an easy winner.
1 emmett AID Browns managers got
& ir fighting clothes on and labored
q h the frislly coutry member, but
4 latter had the inside. owing to his
ny workers. Allison, Of Ogden,
M .esslow, of this city, and Senator
II herlaad were the principal leaders
the Brown canvass, while Penn
q was practically alone in his
e Tor Bennett Penny did well
made his presence felt until the
rs were closed and then the Brown
/. being members, had an advant-
A BENNETT CAUCUS.
mere was a caucus of the Bennett
at room 200 in the knutsfOrd be-
the meeting in the hall used by
house. at which a plan of cam
8 IN was agreed upon. 1t was de-
I'd there that Cannon was a sure
Il ner, and that Brown would have
III blowing which was worthy of seri-
consideration Inasmuch as the
er had q number Of men who were
NM ICED TO support him, it was thought
III perhaps a secret ballot would be
h. because there were perhaps a few
could be induced to vote for Ben
Z il they were certain they would
be detected. But this plan proved
Waterloo of the judge, as will be
J.
NDIDATES ON THE GROUND.
the hour the caucus was called
al order. Bennett had opened head
rters in the room occupied by the
,ty superintendent of schools.
non. with John Henry Smith,
# blished himself in the Office Of the
M lty recorder: Arthur Brown pre-
An sing the office of the city attorney.
site the room where the caucus
being held.
81 Ach of the candidates had a con-
ent of friends in the building,
wFi~Saving the largest representa-
clrN Grape vine messages were de-
vered every few minutes and as the
arious bulletins were announced, the
Of the friends Of the sew
raj persons who were up for honors
,se and fell.
The Brown men were aVerse to the
scret ballot. and their candidate did
ct hesitate to say as much. But when
1e news was brought to the effect
nat Glen Miller and DR.. Condor would
oubtless vote for Brown, if that
purse was taken he changed front
nd remarked: Wei, let's see what
1mes Of it."
FORGE II. CANNON PRESIDES.
The caucus was called To order by
snator Jones, who stated that the
st thing in orGe. was the selection
q chairman. The name of E. B.
tchlow was suggested, but Critch-
declined the he II. George NJ.
anon was then placed in nomination
4 although George NJ. fiirted with
place for few moments. he
ally accepted the job and the eoun-
laance of Elmer B. Jones suffused
h the rudy glow Of hope. Cannon
Bennett man and this was a
H m through the gloom.
orge thanked the members for the
n II of presiding over the delibera-
Of the caucus and announced
tie next business in order would
the election Of a secretary. Glen
Ter was selected for this important
k The ergeant-at-arms of the
use was made ergeant-at-arms Of
caucus and business commenced.
THE HALL CLEARED.
representative Morrison called at
ltion to the fact that reporters were
The room and suggested the SER
ant-at-arms he invited 10 inform
esn that the gap caused by their de-
rture would be appreciated The
7eant-at-arms conveyed this mes
re with that suavity for which he is
Justly celebrated, and The Herald
and the agent of the Associated
IS, prepared to take their departure
n the chair suggested the latter be
wed to remain But several mem
raised the cry Of home indus
s." IF he stays let The Herald
4 TOO" and Brother Vigus and his
of paper retired to the hall
course it makes no difference
n sther a reporter is inside or out
: The following is a fair account
\ the proceedings
MONEY NEEDED.