The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-01-16
Park City Opinion.

PARK CITY, Jan. 15.-Mucn interest
was shown by our politicians yester-
dav when The Herald was read with
the communication Of Heber j. Grant
on the senatorial question. Democrats
of Park City who have expressed their
sentiments in regard TO the stand Mr.
Grant has taken in the interest OF Hon
George Q. Cannon oppose it to man
as an indefensible political eXpeolent
to ask of the minority in our legis-
lature to desert the party's nominees
Sentiment" though it may be, yet the
people who elected their representa-
tives to the legislature expect faith
full adherence to the wishes which IN
q matter of such vital Importance for
the futllre of Democracy in this state
cannot afford to diSintegrate the Co
hesive strength of the party even. tor
such q commendable purpose as Mr..
Grant suggests. Consistency OF prln-
ciole in the fulfilment of pledges Shoulu
be the incentive Of every loyal Demo
Graf to stand by their declaration as
voiced in the convention. Nascllatlon
on the part OF the Democratic members
of the legislature will appeal with an
irresistible force of the people that
things are not as they should be, dis
-a+isfa elton as we'll as disaffection will
be the legitimate result Of such
course. The sentiment" that MI. Grant
refers to is a vital living force among
all good Democrats who have honoreu
Nr. Rawlins and Mr.. Thatcher in such
a signal manner. To them was ten
dered the ardent support of the Demo-
Gratis of Utah, the honor of represent
ing them in the most august leSlsla-
tive body in the world, the senate OF
the United States. 1t is good Judg-
ment, good principle and good polltlcs
for our minority representation 20
stand by their nominees even though
certain defeat be their portion. BraV-
cry and unfiinching courage is an at
tribute of immortality in the hearts OF
our people; discoura cement, fear Oh
results and lack of energy is, if any
thing. the most condemned among a
progressive and q brave people. A
firm stand can now be made that Will
be an object lesson for the rising gen
Grafton, a marathon in the elevation OF
Democrats to principle. What care the
Democrats for the internecine strife
among the senatorial candidates in the
Republican ranks. With an aggressive
and solid front the minority united can
deadlock the legislature and counter
combination could easily be effected to
insure the election of one Democrat to
the United States senate. Such man
can easily be found who by his stand
ing in the good wishes Of the people OF
the state would be acceptable to the
majority and by such means obviate
the drastic course that does not meet
with favor, that of Mr.. Grant. There
are men in the Democratic party who
have rendered as good service to the
people of Utah as either George @.
Cannon or o. J. Salisbury. No incon-
siderable opposition would have to be
neutralized to make the election Of
either of the gentlemen named Po-
littcal convenience and charity should
begin at home-abundant material for
senatorial timber is within the Demo-
cratic ranks and can and should be
utilized with proper direction. Unless
all signs fail opportunities viii not
be wanting with due vigilance and
frmness for the Democrats to capture
the persimmon owing to the lack of
political stature on the part of the Re-
publican candidates. The further
progress of the senatorial fight will be
watched with undated interest. Firm
ness and Watchfulness should be the
incessant care of the Democratic men,
bers of the legislature; the people have
an abiding conviction that they will
discharge their trusts to the eminent
satisfaction of their constituents.
The funeral of William Watson will
take place from Heber City at o'clock
this afternoon, from the home of the
father of the deceased under the aus
pices of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen, in which he was a member
of Ontario lodge. Many workmen and
friends accompanied the remains Of
the departed brother to their last rest
ing place. Sincere sorrow is shown for
the bereaved widow and her children.
Mr. Watson was held in high esteem
by all who knew him for his many ex-
cellencies, a kind father and a loving
husband.
A draft for $1,000 has been received
by the Ontario lodge from the Grand
lodge to be RENTED to the widow of
M. ]. Erickson at Victor, Colo, where
he suicided by shooting himself last
October.