The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-23

A well attended meeting of the most
I influential Republicans of the city was
held yesterday afternoon in the Morlan
block. 1t was not intended that the pro-
ceedings should be given the public for
a day of so. but the usual leak occurred
and what was done is herewith printed
for the benefit of the readers of The
Herald.
The gathering assembled for the pur-
pose OF taking action on the candidacy
OF General John Lu Taylor for congress
TINS tall, and was OF straight RepuOl-
can make up. The announcement OF the
generals willingness to accept the place
was read from The Herald and the men,
bers discussed it in all seriousness The
sentiment was strongly in favor of en-
dorslng General Taylor for the place and
finally eliminated in sending out for him
10 appear. When he came in the chair
man of the meeting addressed him:
General Taylor. this meeting of Re
publtcanS has been called for the purpose
OF considering the availability of select
ing man as candidate for congress this
fan, and after looking over the field, We
nave arrived at the conclusion that no
man, OF all those who have been Sug-
gested. so combine the qualities desired
as yourself We want q man who, during
the stormy times which the party has
encountered, stood firm in the faith, unat-
tracted by any of the glittering promises
of political opponents: undaunted by the
possibility of humiliating defeat; unwill-
ing to accept any compromise which
might result in political dishOnOr None
Of us have been in the past your personal
friends; none of us are now. although we
nope to become such. so the allegation
that friendship has influenced us cannot
be used against us in this matter. We are
working for the good of the party and We
say to YOU. sir. that if YOU will adhere to
your determination to enter the race
We Will stand by you to the last man, and
believe We can secure your election and
az the same time work a political triumph
for the party of protection. progress and
patriotism. We note, sir. with glowing
satisfaction the tribute paid YOU by an
opposing paper, which. in its fairness. its
wisdom and its magnanimity. recognizes
in you the perSonificatiOn of the greatness
which is required of a candidate and as
sure you. SIR that We endorse everything
which has been said concerning you.
General Taylor was deeply affected and
for a Few moments could not conceal his
emotions. When he had recovered Suffl-
GENTLY to speak he said:
Mr. Chairman and my fellow citizens:
/ am profoundly impressed with what has
been said and assure you that the
ecopimums which have been shOwered
upon me Overwhelm me. Whatever 1 may
have done in the past for the benefit OF
my party was done with a consciousness
that | was at least attempting to follow
the dictates of a spirit which has ever
prompted me to adhere to the party which
l nave revered since l was old enough
to know what political freedom meant L
am one who has firmly believed in stand
ing by that party, no matter what its
policy might be, for in the past, my fellow
Il was born in the hearts of men and
nursed to maturity on hundred battle
fields where the blood of heroes hallowed
IT. myself among the rest. 1t has within
its traditions the pages of the history Of
the greatest men of the nation and of
the world. myself included. and it is to-
day the exemplitcation of all that stands
for the good of this country. its industries
and its sheep. l accept your kind offer
and will make this race. believing that
l shall win. Again | thank you
Cheers greeted General TaVlOr a he sat
Gown.
1t was then decided that some active
steps should be taken looking toward the
management of the campaign. The name
OF Harry Joseph was suggested as
manager for General Taylor and he was
asked If he would accept il. Harry re-
sponded in fitting terms. He said:
Mr.. Chairman. General Taylor and
friends: ! cannot state in words my
feelings at being selected for the position
of trust you have reposed in me. Aware
of the responsibilities which are the lot
of man called upon TO supervise the
work of a campaign. such we have
before us. l shall not shrink from the duty,
because in General Taylor we have can
didate whose names is magnetism itself.
to his standard. Ordinarily l would rather
shrink this duty. but with the success [
see ahead of me. L undertake it gladly.
willingly. joyfuIly. pleasantly, happily.
earnestly, hopefully. manfully. dutifully.
certainly. ] charge you TO hold up my
hands in whatever work We shall be called
upon to perform, and suggest TO you that.
although we VIII have no trouble IN Sc
curing the nomination of General Taylor
at the hands of the state convention, still
that work must be done in manner be-
fitting the great gentleman we have Sc
iected as our standard bearer. Let none
but men Of ability dare to present his
name; let no common mortal utter words
in his behalf. lest they fail 10 impress the
public with his greatness and When he
shall have been placed on the ticket. as
he will be then We will march TO victory
happy joyful band
The meeting then adjourned.