The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-20

again. The opera house was packed
with earnest, thinking people and they
gave the speaker their closest atten-
ton.
Mr.. Roberts made a speech which he
has never before approached. in the es-
timation of all those who heard him. 1t
was a mastery effort and il the same
could be reproduced exactly as it was
delivered, it would make one of the
most effective campaign documents
which could be published.
1t was calm, dispassionate, earnest
and forcibie, and was as Succinct a re-
ciral of the conditions which confront
this nation as anything ever delivered
anywhere, and deserves to rank with
the best addresses on the subject of
bimetallism.
There was nothing about the meeting
which even the chilly Tribune could
designate as frost. 1t was warm
reception and if taken as an indication
of the sentiment which prevails down
in that portion of the county, then Mr..
Roberts is safe, so far as the voters in
that section are concerned.
The drum corps, which went down
ahead of the speakers, had attracted
considerable attention and the opera
house was well filled when Mr.. Roberts
and his friends arrived.
The stage was occupied by Hon. B. H.
Hon. J. S. Rawlins, Hon. John 2. Scr
enson, Hon. B. r. Lloyd, Hon. John F.
Howells and other candidates.
A RECENT CONVERT.
Chairman Moffatt introduced Hon.
Tohn j. SOrenson as the first speaker.
Mr.. SorensOn is a recent convert to
Democracy and his words were fraught
with interest.
Mr. Sorenson announced that he had
been a Republican for 50 years and
many had asked him why, at this time
of life, he should change. He proposed
to state his reasons.
The Republican party had made
promises concerning the money ques-
ton which it never kept or attempted
TO keep. When it demonetized silver it
set up that the act was a mistake. 1t
agreed to rectify this mistake and for
years after years had continued to
promise this. At the last convention
at st. Louis, however. and since, it
had thrown off the mask and had come
out fat for the gold standard.
The Democracy on the other hand
was pledged to silver.
In this state the Republicans claim
to be for silver, but at the same time
has endorsed the Mckinley administra-
ton. 1t was all folly to say that the
Republicans were in favor of silver.
For this reason, among others, he had
abandoned that party and united with
the party of the people, the Democratic
party.
In addition to this there are other
matters which require attention. OF
late there has been new form of gov
eminent instituted and endorsed by the
Republican party, known as govern
ment by injunction. When working
men strike to better their condition
then the machinery of the courts is
invoked to prevent them from enforce
ing their rights.
Mr.. Sorenson devoted some time to
explaining the financial condition of the
county, which was received with mark |
ed attention and applause.
He then directed attention to the
fact that the election of a Republican I
legislature means the election of a
goldbug senator, and the election of /
Eldredge means a vote for the bank
ers system of currency.
The Glee club sang Roberts and Sill |
YER and were encored. The boys made I
q decided hit and the response was |
The Moonlight's Bright Along the We |
ber,' which provoked more applause.
GEORGE A. WHITAKER.
The next speaker, Hon. George A.
Whitaker, opened by saying if this was
what the opposition designated a
frost he was glad to be a member of
the Democracy.
When Mckinley was nominated a
'wave of prosperity" was promised. He
was elected, but where's the wave? We
read of strikes in the laboring dis
tricts of the east and strikes are not
of prosperity.
MIR. Whitaker devoted some time to
the financial condition of the country
and made some comparisons which in
no wise benefits the opposition. He
closed with some remarks concerning
the character of the candidates which
were especially well received.
JOHN f. HOWELLS.
Sheriff Howells believed that it would
not be proper for him 10 discuss ma
tional issues. He endorsed the plat
form of the party, however. and partic-
ularly that Of the convention which Sc
lected him.
Mr.. Howells recited the course he
would pursue in the event he was elect
ed. The statutes would be his guide,
and he would know but one rule: ITO
obey the law
The Glee club sang Just Before the
Battle" and were again encored.
HON. B. H. ROBERTS.
Chairman Moffat then introduced the
orator of the evening, Hon. B. II. Rob-
erts. who was given an ovation.
Mr.. Roberts reminded the audience I
Of his appearing in the same place
three years ago. This time. however. !
ae believed, in fact, almost knew, the ,
result was going to be different than | ,
hat which followed his former aD-
Oearance. The Importance of this cleo /
ion outside the state ticket was of :
ocal interest in this, that a full and |
county ticket was before the :
people for election. When good SER !
1ants have been elected and have !
proven themselves worthy. it would
seem folly to change.
The servants of the past two years
ire again before the people for re-elec- &
Jon, and MIR. Roberts bespoke for them i
Ii endorsement. tr
The legislators to be elected will be i
with the very important task l
4 electing United States senator. and l
we're this the only act they will be ,
allied upon TO perform it is of sufficient I
to merit attention. For a
lpon the choice made depends whether y
Democrat or a Republican shall be r
ent TO Washington; gold man or
liver man. q
The people have also to select a rep q
sentative in congress, and he will y
fleet the financial question in so far as !,
lis capacity for good or bad in the h
ouse is concerned. The voters are also =
allied upon to elect member of the :
upreme court Were this the, only Of .
Ger to be selected il would be an i'm \
ortant election, for, Utah being yet in :,
formative condition, much depends =
pom the men who shall determine and =
lterpret the laws
The Democrats have nominated a :
ian learned in the law, and one whose =
lain honesty challenges the admiration =