The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-01-24
a.ompetent to Judge Of his qualiaca-


p T. tarnsworth-I am too radical in
my views 10 discuss the question. 1
think, however that he has all the
qualifications Of a SENATOR'S oualid-
cations go IN Montana, for instance
and viii make a good partner for Sen
atoT Clark. / know nothing of the
methods employed to secure mis- cleo
ton. other than 1 have read in the
newspapers.
A q. BISHOP have been for Kearns
all along and have no doubt he viii
make a good senator. Regarding the
method OF his election ana the ailega-
lions of church Interference. / would
sag that / have always been opposed to
the church mixing in affairs of state
but the proofs that the church has in
terIered IN this case are. in lay opin-
ion, entirely laclSing.
secretary Of State hammond think
senator kearns is aa ADLER man than
ne IS generally credited with being 1
DeileFe ne VIII work diligently in the
interest of the people OF the state
state School Superintendent Nelson
l am glad the Republican party filed
Its pledge IN speedily settling the cues
ton OF choice of senator. MI Kearns
IS man Of marked business ability
deeply interested IN the welfare Of the
state. and believe he win do all in his
power TO advance tie states interests.
Suits Dennis.
District Attorney Eiehnor-The cleo
uon OF Thomas Kearns for senator
suits me- The Republican party has
kept its pledges TO the people by elect
ing senator the first day in joint ses-
sion
County Commissioner Anderson
nave no acquaintance or association
with Mr. kearns.
Commissioner Harker Ia reprrTent3-
tive sheep grOweT)-I can only say the
same as Commissioner Anderson
Clerk Palmer of the Supreme Court
The man who is elected senator is the
senator 20 me. 1 believe in majority
rule.
County Attorney Christensen am
glad the Republican members kept
their pledge by promptly eIecting a
senator 1 am sorry that my choice.
Hon. Arthur Brown, was not chosen.
but the legislature evidently differs
from me as TO who the best man was
Thomas Kearns is now our senator. and
as such vii receive my moral sup
port.
City Recorder Nystrom-Mr. Kearns
IS man of business ability and may
make one of the best senators Utah has
Judge George i. Goodwin have no
opinion to express for publication
Deputy City Recorder Nicholson
JudiciOus wire pulling is better than
Volleys Of oratory in the United States
senate.
city Auditor Reiser.-I am very much
disappointed that Arthur Brown was
not chosen senator, as he was the log
zeal candidate.
Doesn't Know Him.
Deputy State Auditor Clayton.-I
don't know the man.
Conner Richards, former deputy to the
state auditor think Senator Kearns
is a WeI-tO-dO man
Chief Dcvine-The people have
chosen Mr.. Kearns for their senator,
and he viii be my senator
Ex-Mayor George Buckle. president
of the cOuncil.-WeH, Mr.. Kearns is
elected, but he would not have been
my choice had I had a voice in the
election L do not think he viii give
geney 4 satisfaction, and I do not con-
slider vat he is the man to represent
the sta 2 of Utah in the United States
senate. lie is not to be considered the
equal of Y. II. King, Frank Cannon,
Senator Brown or any of our present
representatives in congress, although
for the sake of the state I hope he viii
turn out to be a statesman such as
they have proved themselves
Mayor ThOmpsOn.-It is generally
known that 1 favored the election of
Mr. KearnS for senator He was my
candidate, anCAI am well satisfied with
the result As to church influence in
EuAALALcA d1LAltSr CctAl say ALtdA I ctAAA
opposed TO it, but 1 don't know that
ecclesiastical influence was used TO
promote his election Has church in
huence been used2
Don Porter.-TOm Kearns is all right;
he is a good man, and / am glad that
he is elected senator. Every man in
the senate is not an orator 1t takes
man who can get around and do the
work. and Tom is the man who can DO
il. He IS eli right, because he's got
the stuff in him. As tOschurch influ-
enCe. don't believe it was used.
Glen Miller would rather not ~
anything on the subject Of Mr.. kearns'
election.
John Henry Disappointed
John Henry smith, just returned
from Colorado. didn't think the
was for Salisbury and wanted 10 take
a hand IN the fight myself, but, being
away, didn't get an opportunity Yes, /
WAS Salisbury supporter, but L
haven't any mud to throw at Mr.
Kesrus. Tom is a big-hearted Irish
fellow, with wit. What he may lack
in education he makes up in practical
biity and business experience he VIII
represent the state capably. 1 believe,
and with two years training in the
senate. viii be in a position 80 do as
mucn for the state as anybody
San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake
rOad.-Upon the qUestiOn~0f church in
fuence being used have no knowledge
or Information sufficient to justify my
expressing an opinion I believe E1m
i'm position to know that the purchase
of SaItair had nothing to do with it. 1
believe Senator Kearns viii fill the high
office to which he has been elected
very creditably, and Chat none of the
dire cafamities viii befal Us that have
been so freely predicted On the con-
trarv. y believe Senator Kearns viii ID
vance The interests OF the state very
materially.
Caucus Did Right.
George A Snow.-Tt Is quite evident
that certain prominent ecclesiastics
manifested a very unusual interest IN
Mr.. Kearns' behalf in this campaign.
If thu. people Of Utah are satisfied with
the selection ] certainly am, although
I do not feel that he would make us so
dienifcd. capable and strong a senator.
perhaps. as Mr.. Mccormick ! nearby
concur in the wisdom of the ReDuD-
ican members standing by the caucus
agreement
Traffic Manager Babcock of the Rio
Grande Western am not IN poltlcs-
Railroading is my business. / do not
care TO be quoted
l.. A. Benton agree with the ma
iOritv. Toms a self-made man, ana
w-H do well.
President Snow and President George
o. Cannon were in BoUntiful all day
attending an old folks party. Neither
could be seen after reaching the city
pr.yi1erf snow left word early in the