The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-27
Special to The HeyaldN

Boise, Id. Jan. 26.-The following
has been received from Chairman Jones
of the national Democratic committee
in reply to the message sent him last
night by the Democratic caucus de-
precating interference of the national
organization in the senatorial contest
and refusing to break away from the
Populists in interest of Dubois:
Washington. Jan. 26.
Hon. ]. c. Rich. Chairman Demo-
cratic Caucus. Boise:
My attitude and that of prOmin-
ent Democratic members of the
national committee and others is
in no sense an interference in local
affairs Prominent and leading
Republicans abandoned their party
and gave hearty support to the
platform and candidates of the Chi
cagO convention, and il would. in
my opinion, be an exceedingly mar
row and undemOcratic course for the
party TO fail to testify its high ap-
probation of such conduct. We
cannot discriminate against such
men without harm to our great
cause. We here have acted for the
cause, not for any man; for the
whole country, not for a state. This
question is not and cannot be con-
fined TO Idaho. We. therefore, urge
that our friends in Idaho shall not
lose sight of the effect of their
united action on the whole country,
and our great cause in their eX-
citement over local affairs. Having
proposed for weeks to vote for a
Populist satisfactory to you, and
being denied the opportunity to do
so. Democrats cannot be charged
with violation of any agreement
referred to. They have discharged
every assumed obligation.
JAMES K. JONES"
When Chairman Rich gave out the
telegram, he was unable to state
whether or not a second reply would be
sent.
THE BALLOTS.
The ballot for United States senator
today was significant in that it showed
the first concentration of the votes of
the respective factions. There was no
scattering. Two ballots were taken
On the first Clagett (POp). secured 80
the Populists and five Demo-
Gratis. BOllantine, Davis, Elder, Nc
Murrin and Thomas.
On the second. he received 81 votes
ClawsOn (Dem). going to him Du-
Dois received his customary 20 votes,
While Nelson (POp), on the first bal
ot received 13, and L on the second,
Ill Democrats Fem, the lone gOldbug,
roted for Judge Blair, Union Pacific
attorney at POCatellO, and G. a. War
'er also of PocatellQ.
IN THE SENATE.
The leading feature of the proceed
ngs in the senate today was the repe-
.ition of the first nominations made by
the governor. They were l. n. COston
If Boise, J. NJ Bennett of POcatello,
and David /. Evans of Malad, TO be
directors of the asylum for the insane
The Senate at once confirmed the nom
nations.
The state salary bill was ordered to
De engrOssed.
The provision of law exempting
from taxation, which had
been stricken out, was reinstated-
A difference of opinion developed over
he fee bill, and it was finally post
oOned for one week
The debate over the measure brought
,ut the information that county Of
icials in some of the southern counties
nave grown wealthy while in office.
The house indulged in a lively con-
est over the Waters resolution de-
the appropriation of money
If the general government for an in
monetary conference. II
vas adopted.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the house a bill to divide Fremont
county, attaching a portion OF II 10
was introduced.
The senate completed consideration
# the state officers salary bill AS
. 1,r -l1N1n NGa
)ill fixes salaries as follows, heavy
.uts being made in all Offices: Gov
.rnor, 81, 600: secretary of state, Sl,9OO;
tate auditor, 81 800; state treasurer,
/ 900; attorney general. $l,5O0: super
ntendent of public instruction, $l.9OO;
tate engineer, $1,500: mine inspector,
/ 800; justices of the supreme court,
2 900; judges of district courts, S2,OOO-
A PREDICTION.
Unless the most cleverly- arranged
Ian of the senatorial campaign goes
D pieces. Henry Heitfeld (Pop.). state
enator from Nez Perce county, will
omorrow be elected United States SEN
tor. At tonight's caucus of the Popu-
SITS, he was elected nominee OF the
arty for tomorrow's ballot, and 1t is
he general belief that he will be
lected. Heitfeld has been one of the
oremost champions of Judge Clagett-
At tonight's caucus Clagett lost con-
rol by one vote and the caucus then
greed to cast the full vote for Heitfeld-
When wind or the action of the caucus
cached the lobbies. coupled with the
that the Democrats
-ould support Heitfeld, the greatest
urprise prevailed among those not di-
ectly interested in the fight, while
onsternation seized upon the Dubois
len. Heitfeld has been obscure. pO-
ticalry as we'll as otherwise. He is a