The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-14
ToDAY's CONVENTION.

The Democratic state convention,
which assemblies in this city today. will
be one OF the most important party
councils that has ever been called to-
gether in this state.
We take it that there win be little
or no contest over the platform; in
fact, almost anyone familiar with the
situation and the discussion which has
agitated the party mind in this state
for the past year. can easily foretell
what viii be the declaration of the
platform in regard to silver; and. as
the fusion proposition is dead, that
question will not be bone of conten-
ton.
The convention is especially import
ant because it win prepare the way
for the state and national election
which is to follow in 1900 Matters
ought to be so shaped that the entire
strength of the party will be called
into action this fall and marshaled for
the great battle at the beginning of
the twentieth century.
A candidate for justice of the su-
preme court is to be chosen, and the
convention must proceed with the ut
most care and caution in his selection.
1t must be remembered that the peo-
pie generally look with jealous eye
upon this important office. and none
but competent, well-qualified candi-
date win be considered.
without in any way discrediting the
ability of the distinguished gentleman
who is the nominee of the Republican
party, we viii say that we hope that
a good man will be selected by the
Democracy, and that he will be elected
We know that the best interests of
the people of this state will not suffer
if change is made, and we believe
change. politically. will be for the best.
The Republican candidate is we'll
known all over this state. His long
service as a member of the supreme
court of the territory and state has
brought him in contact with the people
so much that they all know him. and
therein lies his strength. In selecting
a candidate to run against Judge Zane,
all these things should be taken into
consideration.
The choice of a candidate for con-
gress should be carefully considered.
There is little doubt but the nominee,
whoever he may be, will be elected.
Yet, in weighing the claims of the sew
eral gentlemen whose names will be
presented. the delegates must consider
everything that can be said for or
against a candidate. Things objec-
tionable, as well as matters favorable,
must be balanced, and the man chosen
who, in the opinion of the delegates.
all things considered, will add the
greatest strength to the ticket.
Personal considerations, or personal
ambition, must not be allowed to count
against the party welfare. Prejudice
for or against a candidate must be
laid aside. Personal, friendship must
be sacrificed, if need be, in the interest !
of harmony and party strength.
1t must be remembered that this is a
Democratic conventions, where each |
man and woman is absolutely free to !
express his or her views fairly and dis
passionately. and then to vote as his /
judgment dictates, understanding that,
win or lose, he must abide the result.
In this contest today men are moth
ing; party principle is everything; and /
it will not do to disregard the princi-
pies of Democracy, as enunciated in
the past. Honesty is the best policy. /
We know of no possible candidate /
whose name may be presented to the
today whose honesty of
purpose can be successfully questioned.
Therefore we say let every issue that
may be raised by each mans candi-
dacy be fairly and honestly considered.
and when a choice is made, united
party must confront the enemy.
THE PRESIDENTS DEFENSE.