The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1902-10-02
Political Pointers.


nomination as sheriff on the Re
publican ticket than we are i'm II. ii.
Smiths, Jno. A. Leatham's j. W..
Barrett's or c. G. Cressal's candidacy,
but we understand the fact that
Turner Is but a recent convert to Re-
publicanism is being urged against
him as a reason why he should not re-
ceive the nomination at this time.
There seems to be some doubt of his
sincerity in the matter-in other
words we hear it said that Turner
Topped merely in the hope of securing
some political plum. In view of these
facts we have gone to the trouble of
securing letter written by Mr.. Turner
in September, 1901, and published in
the Salt Lake Tribune, excerpts Of
which we here publish.
yesterday morning the Tribune
had a dispatch from Logan, Cache
county, this State, which announced
that Fred Turner, for four years
Sheriff of that county elected on the
Democratic ticket, ex-chairman of
the Democratic county committee
and a stalwart member of that party,
was about to renounce his allegiance
thereto. We now have Mr.. Turner's
letter, i'm which he formally renounces
the party of reaction and yellow jour
nalism anarchy and affiliates himself
with the Republican party. His course
i'm this ought to have decided effect
i'm Cache county, and we are convinced
that If all who, as Mr.. Turner says,
are Republicans at heart while carry
ing the name of Democrat would fol-
low their real convictions. the Demo-
cracy of Utah would be but re-
miniScence. Here is Mr.. Turner's let
ter:
Editor Nation:-Dear Sir:-Owing
to circumstances which confront me
at the present time, | deem il advis-
able to pen few lines for publication.
During my past life | have been
known politically as a Democrat. In
my early days, without much study. !
advocated the principles of the Demo-
cratic party, and have been true and
loyal thereto. During the past two
years | have given some study and re-
lection to the questions of the day,
with feelings free from bias and have
observed the results of two national
administrations under each party.
According to the best light and judy
ment | have, | am fully convinced in
my own mind that the Republican
party and its principles suit me better
than any other. | look upon it as a
party of competency when i'm power,
being able to grasp matters of national
Importance and bring them to a sue
cesSiul issue. 1t is the party of pro-
greSS and advancement, keeping in
view the needs of the people and,
when properly presented formulate
laws to meet the exigency.
| have also observed that party
principle stands with them first. per-
sonal interests last. ] should, how
ever, like to see restriction of certain
things existing today. namely. trusts
and combines. But | believe that
neither party can be charged with the
present state of affairs. for all such
things are brought about by actions
of individuals who have rights guar
anteed them under the Constitution.
| We can also see men of both parties
interested i'm trusts, looking after
their own interests in Il pecuniary
sense
This action of mine may cause some
comment for which | care not, as |
am the person to be suited in this az
| fair, and will not carry the name of
Democrat and be a Republican at
heart. | have many friends i'm the
Democratic party that | highly re-
spect, and believe that they have al
ways been and are today true to their
convictions, which is commendable.
consider that all men have the God
given right to pursue that course
which they themselves believe is for
their best good and for those over
whom they have influence.
| conclusion, will state | simply and
honestly believe the Republican party
is the one for the masses of the people
to adhere to, for through their enact
ment OF laws they have opened up
avenues of trade that all may work
and none be idle, and i'm future, on all
national matters, shall support the
Republican party with my vote and
influence. Respectfully,
FRED TURNER.
Logan, Sept. 80, 1901.
The letter speaks for itself and Fred
Turner hardly needs any defense.
There are many Democrats today on
the fence and have been for some
time, and If Fred Turner is turned
down at this time simply because he
has not been in the party for twenty
five years, they will naturally enough
hesitate to come into the Republican
ranks if it is the intention Of that
party to keep them on probation for
fifteen years. II requires nerve, and
sacrifice to break away from old friends
and old associations, and if those
Democrats who would like to join us
are to be kept out in the cold, not
recognized as being worthy of consld-
Grafton under twenty years service,
there Is little inducement for them to
make the sacrifice If Fred Turner
Is defeated in the convention on other
grounds, of course neither he nor
prospective Republicans can have any
kick coming, but it is hardly justice