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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
THE Ex.MAYoR,

The New Year has brought a now adj
ninistratlon Of municipal affairs IN
Salt Lake City. This includes new
chief executive officer and affords an
opportunity to express the very general
sentiment in relation 10 the outgoing
Mayor. Hon. John clark has given to
the city. 80 far as he had the power
good, clean, capable and conservative
government. Always courteous calm and
gentlemanly In his demeanor; approach
able by persons OF all classes, creeds
and parties; never on his balance;
ready to receive suggestion; anxious
for the public welfare; non-partlsan in
his decisions; he has yet been ever self
poised, with convictions Of his own,
which he was fearless TO express with
out belllgerency, but with frmness Of
purpose and directness Of language. No
faint Of jobbery, undue influence or
anything sayorlng Of personal adyant-
age or favorltlsm, clngs TO or is
breathed against John Clark. He
stands, after the ordeal OF his public
service. irreproachable and without a
flaw upon his character. lie has served
the city ably, honestly, and acceptably.
We congratulate him on his release
from the cares, vexatlons and RESPONSE
billties Of an Office which he ala not
seek but accepted with reluctance as
a public duty. He deserves the gratl-
tude as well as the respect which is
felt for him by the very best people In
the community regardless of politics
He remains one Of our foremost oiti-
gems and business leaders. whose integ-
rlty is recognized in commercial circles
and wherever his name is known. May
he live long and enjoy the confidence,
good Will and esteem In which he is
held by the people Of this city and
STATED
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

cupation OF Fort Erie was a short
lived military career, The United
States took hand In the game, with
the result that the movement all but
died a natural death.
Were there any suspicion that at the
present time American citizens, or
aliens on American soil, are planning
hostile movement against Great
Britain, It would be the duty Of our
government to investigate the matter
and II the rumors are substantlated,
prevent the contamination OF such a
scheme There may be q difference OF
opinion as to the justification for the
English 90 carry on war In Africa, but
there can be no doubt Of ;he duty Of a
government 70 deny an asylum TO those
who plot against friendly governments.
Switzerland was compelled, some years
ago, not to open It's doors TO nihilists
aud anarchists, although freedom Of
speech and Of the press is funda-
mental principle in Swiss government.
on the same ground this government
would be morally bound TO suppress
any society that Is known to lay hostile
plans against another power, There
can be no Fenian invasion OF Canada
from territory belonging TO Uncle Sam.
Besides an other considerations there
Is this that the Revised Statutes pro-
yIdes that any person In the United
States who begins. or prepares the
means for any military expedition or
enterprise against the territory or do
mlnons Of any foreign prince or state.
or Of any colony. district or people with
whom the United States are at peace,
shall be deemed guilty Of a high mis-
demeanor, and shall be fined not ex-
oeedlng $1,000. and imprisoned not more
than three years.
That cannot but discourage any
Fenan plot In this country against
Canada.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
San Francisco Chronicle.

What Great Britain pays Portugal In
the trade In addition to the cancellng
OF the amount which may be awarded
her by the Swiss arbitrator Of her four
million dollar claim against Portugal
Is not stated At the present juncture
she could afford to pay a large sum,
and no doubt Portugal has not neg
lected her opportunity. Possession OF
Delagoa Bay has become a military ne.
cessity 10 England. She has been I'M
able to prevent the passage Of men and
materials and supplies to the Trans
vaal through Lourenzo Marquee with
out committing acts which are sus-
piciously near to violations Of interna-
tional law, threatening her friendly in
tercourse with other nations. The ces-
sion Of Portuguese territory TO Mozam-
blque will complete the British Gordon
around the two South African republics
and viii presumably put a stop to fur
Their importations Of contraband.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
AN UNNECESSARY AGITATION,

The Boston Herald, one Of the lnnu-
entail journals that have taken ra-
tlonal and conservative view Of the sub
ject Of so much recent agitation, has
this to say in It's issue Of Dec. 2s:
I'VE can conceive Of no doubt that an
anti-polygamy amendment to the Con-
stltution Of the United States would be
adopted by the vote OF the requisite
number Of State legislatures, provided
Congress shall see 1T to pass II. And
yet we find II difficult 10 believe that
such an amendment Is necessary. II
certainly ought not TO be in this stage
Of American civilization II is not fiat
tering TO the pride Of our people TO be
Obliged TO acknowledge the necessity Of
adopting this method Of stamping out
a reproach 10 any civilization In the
closing days OF the nineteenth century,
and We think. In view Of the apparently
conceded fact that polygamy is dying
out OF Itself that there should be seri-
Gus elaboration before taking that step.
The men who made our national Con-
stitutl0n were averse to recognizing
slavery by name in It. and there would
be a propriety In their successors taxi
ing the same attitude toward the other
twin relic Of barbarism.'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
THE MAYORS MESSAGE.


Hon. Ezra Thompson, the new Mayor
Of Salt Lake City, has made a favora-
bic impression on the public by his first
message to the City Council It is
concise, ineligible, and contains a
number Of good suggestions.
The health OF the community Is In
deed, as he states, "of the highest i'm
portance." The enforcement Of sanl-
tary laws and regulations should be
kept In view by the civic authorities.
Laxlty in this direction would prove a
very great evil. The ordinances are am
pie II executed. There Is sufficient
power In the hands OF the health Off
GERS for every necessary purpose and
II should be exercised as he advises.
The absolute necessity OF q pure wa
ter supply In sufficient quantity for the
public needs, must be evident to every
body. The Mayors opinion. in regard
70 acquiring the water rights OF Big
Cottonwood creek, we regard as sound,
and also his advice In reference TO
the protection Of the water we now
have from pollution. The determine
tion he expresses, to defend the water
rights Of the city against the attempts
which have been made TO tamper with
them, win receive public approval
Ao IN Tho anpniptrnapt 90 "a ,a,.f of,1,.ar
as commissioner. there will be some
difference OF opinion among the people.
While no one will dispute the necessity
Of closer Investigation Of the rights and
needs Of the city in this direction, many
win take the ground that these do not
absolutely require an additional office
with additional expenses. However, It
may be that the future win show Wis
dom in this movement. Certainly there
Is no measure of greater public import
ance that the acquisition and preserva.
ton OF ample water rights and sup.
plies for Salt Lake City.
The Mayors recommendations for
the keeping OF records showing the
value of city property; the Joining Of
the offices OF oil Inspector and Of sealer
OF weights and measures; fixing sal
airy for the Inspector Of buildings; the
revision Of city ordinances; the paving
Of Third South street, and the increase
OF city laborers' wages, are all timely
and practicable, and the closing sem
tence OF the message will be applauded
by the majority OF our citizens. II Il Ia
not construed to signify the extreme OF
partisanship in appointments Har-
mony and efficiency are both essential
In the city government. No one should
be connected with II who cannot work
in unison with the officials placed in
power But that does not necessarily
imply the employment OF men simply
because OF their partisan opinions. Fit
ness and ability are the great require.
ments in all departments Of the public
service.
We congratulate the new Mayor on
his maiden effort. and assure him that
II he proceeds along the lines which he
has marked out. he wni receive the sup.
port OF the better portion Of the COM
munity, no matter what may be their
views on national affairs The welfare
Of the city should be paramount and we
hope the desire TO promote It will rise
above all personal aud party consid-
erations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
Denver Post

To obtain hold OF that strip Of Portu-
guese territory 10 the east OF the South
African Republic has been the dream Of
Great Britain's statesmen for many a
year for with II in their possession the
English would control the whole Of the
eastern coast Of South Africa and as
much Of the interior as they could
reach. The Transvaal would be at their
mercy without firing a gun, as then ii
would be surrounded by British terri
tory on every side. But there are 9TH
ers as fully acquainted with the value
Of Delagoa Bay to Great Britain as
the English themselves, and that Is one
reason why England thus far has been
unable TO obtain possession OF IL. That
In course OF time II may do so is among
the possibilities, but not now or in the
near future. The result Of the present
war will, to a great extent, settle this
question. Should the Beers remain
victorious, they will strive to obtain
hold Of the bay In some manner, so as
TO secure for them permanent outlet
to the east.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
THAT FENIAN PLOT.

The talk about the revival Of the
Fenian movement, is presumably only
talk, Notwithstanding the sentiments
expressed by some anti-British public
orators. There are, to be sure, some
adventurous spirits in this country,
who would gladly do something to OBJ
tain notoriety but II is not probable
that they would deliberately run their
necks into moose, without having alb
solute control OF the other end Of It.
There is excitement enough for all ad-
venturers, both in the Philippines and
In South Africa, Soldiers are in de-
mand at present
The Fenian movement started almost
half century ago, at time when the
struggle between England and Ireland
was intense. II was political organ
ization with a military cast. 1t was
born on Irish soil, but was transplanted
TO American soil by the immigrants
from the Emerald Isle. and It seems
that II was in New York that the Fem
ian brotherhood was first formally
given an organization Its prototype
In Ireland was the Phoenix society, and
the two organizations were merged in
70 one.
II is believed that the Fenians would
gladly have seen the commencement
Of a war between this country and
Great Britain, but that has not ma
terlallzed. Neither has an opportunity
for invading Canada presented itself,
and the society has consequently not
seen any Of its aspirations take tangi-
BILE form. The ridiculous crossing Of
the Niagara river. in 1850, and the &C.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03


II Is a common falling with some
folks and some papers to take credit
TO themselves for almost everything
said and done that is commendable
They also often claim the gift Of fore
sight which is not manifest until 1t be.
comes an afterslEht; as In the case
OF the old lady, who, when her son
rushed in and said: THE COW has
swallowed the erlndslone,' exclaimed
There knew it, | always said that
would happen The public usually
view these egotIsms with amusement.
But when a paper claims TO be the au.
thor and inventor and hold an original
patent on the idea that laws should be
obeyed or repealed, and requires all peo-
pie to behold with awe its superior wis.,
dom and prior right, the spectacle is
too silly to laugh at. II is a sign OF
certain decay
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
81. Paul Pioneer Press

What makes the case exceptionally
exasperating to Great Britain is that
II It were not for this back door she
would practically have the Transyaal
belea=uered, and could cut off almost
all Of its supplies, II either she or the
Transvaal We're in possession OF the
Portuguese strip she could do what Il
Is forbidden her TO do TO a neutral and
close the port. And the worst OF It is
that as late as 1875 only the decision OF
the president Of France on a delicate
question OF International law prevented
her from gaining possession Further
more, she has reyersionary interest
IN the bay which time will bring to frui-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
DELAGoA BAY.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The story Of a secret treaty between
Great Britain. Germany and Portugal
for the partition OF Portuguese terri
tory In South Africa between the two
former powers, Great Britain getting
Delagoa Bay and the territory behind
II w TO the Transvaal, Is Of the kind
important II true" Notwithstanding
the circumstantlality Of the German
papers account there Is much reason
70 doubt its truth. From all diplomatic
quarters come denials Of its accuracy,
but that was 10 have been expected
The story may be inaccurate In several
OF its details and yet have a foundation
OF fact That Great Britain would be
willing to enter into some such arrange
ment can hardly be doubted, but there
are obstacles In the way. Germany
might consent to the scheme. but Great
Britain and Germany are not the only
powers concerned In a new partition Of
Africa, and when Portugal closes out
its interests on that continent France is
likely to put in claim to be consid-
cred.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
Denver Post

The blessings OF coolie labor have be.
come apparent now in the Hawaiian
Islands through the introduction OF the
oubonic plague, which now exists in the
Asiauc quarter OF Honolulu. IL viii not
be very long before we shall hear OF
us appearance on the Pacific coast. The
health authorities In San Francisco are
much alarmed at what they term the
criminal carelessness Of the Hawaiian
people There does not seem to have
Deen any medical examination OF the
thousands OF coolies imported by the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

II was announced from London that
the British under Gen. French had COM
pletely defeated the Beers and occupied
Colesberg. through the generals official
report ola not mention the occupation.
Then the Beers asserted that they had
repulsed the British attack and stIll
held Colesberg. Now the English re-
port Is that the Beers reoccupied the
place in force. That state Of facts
bears the appearance that the boasts
Of victory were premature.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

same claim regarding German ships
has brought notice from the kalsers
government that the latter viii not toll
crate IT, The probability ls that Brit
aims lesson OF nearly ninety years ago
Will induce an abandonment Of the
claim in this instance. Neutral powers
have rights which nations at war are
bound to respect or TO get trouble for
their pains
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
Worcester Spy.

This selling of vessels laden with
cargoes hound for Delagoa Bay by
Great Britain, is a matter Of very Sc
rlous consideration for administration
officials and international lawyers In
this country. because Of the importance
OF the principle involved. II IL very
likely that Great Britain holds that
flour intended for the Boer troops Is
contraband, and this intention will un-
doubtedly be supported by the fact that
the Boer farmers have been compelled
In consequence Of the war, to abandon
their fields and the Pretorlan govern
ment would in consequence be bene-
fitted by the selling Of the -four.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
THE BUBONIU PLAGUE.
New York Mall and Express.

The reported outbreak OF bubonlc
plague in Honolulu where 1t Is said 10
have been conveyed by Japanese cool
les, calls for the utmost vigilance on
the part Of the health authorities al
all ports on the Pacific coast. Com
mercial intercourse between Hawaii
and San Francisco Is so istimate that
anything short Of the most rigorous
measures 10 guard against an invas-
ion OF the pestilence would be almost
criminal. The yisilant and successful
effort OF the health officials OF this port
20 prevent an outbreak OF the plague
from infected vessels lying in our own
harbor offers an example which should
he promptly followed by every city on
the Pacific coast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

Letter heads, bill heads, public docu.
ments' etc. which are made out for
lSs-- or IS are now out Of date, and
require blurrlng to make them anything
IKE accurate, That renders them in
elegant and sloyenly in appearance.
This suggests a lot OF Job work for
printers and also the desirablllty OF
calling on or sending TO the Deseret
News FOR new supplies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
Los Angeles Express.

The news brought by the transports
Centennial and Newport that the bu-
bonic plague has found Judgment
among squalld Chinese at Honolulu is
unpleasant. II should and no doubt
will make our quarantine officers vigil
liant TO prevent any cases reaching the
Pacific coast Health conditions are
such on the coast that very little appre-
hension Is felt that even II some cases
were brought It would find much upon
which to feed. II is a case, however.
where prevention Is much better than
cure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

The car will not allow Russia 20
make a war exhibit at the Paris ex-
hibition. This course Is followed 90
impress the Russian rulers desire for
peace, and therefore he will not make
an apparent boast Of war devices. Be-
sides, Russia may need all Its prepara-
tons nearer home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

"Extenuailng. circumstances" seems
to be infectious In French courts. 1t
Is incorporated In the verdict convict
ing NJ De Roulede Of conspiracy. The
new puzzle Is to learn what excavation
there is for conspIring against the gov
eminent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

London dispatches refer to ROW"
In the British war office. This and the
rumored impending changes in the cab
met show that the English public are
convinced great blunder has been
made, and that reorganization at home
Is the best medicine to cure the nations
present Ills. {
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

inJunctions don't go in Milwaukee.
according to oouncllnanlc action there
Three orders Of court not TO do thing
We've disrgarded, and the prescribed
ordinance passed. II is notable that
the railroads which secured the lnjunc.
lions have 50 little faith in making
them hold that they are subscribing
to the terms Of the new ordinance regu.
lating fares.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

Indiana has q county treasurer who
says he does not know where the books
Of his office and the public moneys he
was custodian OF are gone, He will prob
ably have time in Jail to refresh his
recollection, unless his memory revlyes
quickly,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

Considerable mud throwing has been
going on In southern California geysers
since the recent earthquake. There
seems to be fair promise of another up
heaval, according to the reports that
come
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
THE NEW CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council, under the new adj
ministration, has commenced its pro-
ceedings with full vigor IL not with per-
feet discretion. II has begun bust
ness in business spirit. The prompt
ness and orde- which have dlstln-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

Bubonlc plague is in Manila lis
spread would be terrible danger TO
the American troops now there. and the
military authorities may be relied on
TO use vigorous efforts TO stamp II out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

The reports from Ladysmith make II
clear that the place must be relieved
soon or relief will be unnecessary. Sick
ness and prlvatlon are making serious
inroads on the strength OF the garrison.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

planters on the islands since Hawaii
was annexed to the United States. The
civil authorities there expected the
military to take charge Of the matter,
and they In turn, without saying so
much. thought II was none OF their bus
mess, as they were there but temporar-
ily
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

Denmark wants to sell the Danish
West Indies to the United States for
100000. That is less than half the
amount asked few years ago but
Denmark would be we'll rid Of them at
that price.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

The government financial report
shows that the expenditures for Deem
Der have been reduced below those Of
the previous year; but the taxes keep
up safely enough.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

The abolition Of The fee system in
paying city officials is in harmony with
the State Constitution. The system
is a good thing TO be rid OF.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03

The English claim Of a right TO search
American vessels on the high seas
brought on the war OF 1872. Now the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-03
THE BIGGEST
SALE
EVER KNOWN

DRY GOODS SLAUGHTER WITHOUT PARALLEL Bar.
gains that will crowd and jam this Store from one end to the
other Startling Decisive Telling Reductions that will put
money in the pockets of all In the face of steadily ADJ
varng Prices we will sacrifice Thousands upon Thousands of
Dollars OF FCa Merchandise to close out our entire Winter
Stock Every article in the house put under the knife Utterly
Impossible to Tell the whole Story No adjective can be found to
too fOrcby express the mighty saving Importance of this sale
Every SPOT in the store alive with bargains Come and see