Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-09-17
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

There is an old political adage to the
effect that, 1.-The Office should seek the
man and not the man the Office" That
has been maintained TO date In theory
hut has not often figured very prom
inently in political practice. In the
case Of the nominations made at Provo
by the Democratic convention on Tues
day. 1t is certain that the men selected
for the offices Of Supreme Judge and
Representative in Congress did not
seek the Office, but that II was virtual
ly thrust upon them. The very general
opinion that neither Of them would ac-
cept nomination. was Justified by the
fact that they truly did not want to
serve. This was no political fiction
nor affectatlon. They really desired to
pursue their private business as law
yers OF established reputation with ex-
cellent prospects and ample opportuni-
ties for advancement on the road to
eminence and wealth They have ac-
cepted the nominations, which were
made by reclamation, as a duty to the
party which has unanimously called
upon them for their services,
Richard w. Young the Democratic
choice for the office OF Justice OF the
Supreme court of Utah, is well known
throughout the State. He is a native
son of Utah. bearing venerated family
name reared in the mountains, educat-
ed firstly forithe army and then for the
bar, he has served his country and his
state in both professions. The war In
the Philippines was greatly aided by
his presence and ability, and his name
figures In the front rank with the he.
roes OF the Utah batteries. He had pre-
viously served as acting Judge-advo-
cate on the staff OF Gen. w. S. Hancock,
and had gained much experience in
educational and legal circles In Utah
where he was one of the committee that
compiled its statutes. Therefore. when
Justice of the Supreme court was
needed IN the Philippines he received
that appointment, In which he acted
with signal ability. Returning TO his
home, he re-entered the practice Of law.
and was appointed attorney for this
Bear River Water company an I'M
portant position. as II is intimately as
sociated with the sugar interests of the
State. His personal character Is above
reproach No one ever heard an init
nation that there was upon It either
spot or blemish. Citizens of all parties
entertain for him respect and esteem.
He will prove a formidable opponent
In the contest TO be decided In Novem-
Der.
Hon. w. II. King is known and adj
mired In every city, town and hamlet
Of Utah, He also is Utah born and
bred. A thorough lawyer, brilliant
orator, of engaging personality, gem
ucmanly In department, courteous and
ahable in demeanor he has made
friends everywhere, and perhaps some
enemies. for he is OF positive character
and forcible address. Ills position at
the bar Is well established, and he has
served on the bench with more than or
binary talent and judicial acumen. He
Also figured prominently In the Utah
Legislature where he was President of
the Council. Twice elected az Repre-
sentative to the Congress of the United
States, he has always secured atten-
tlon by his undisputed capacity TO
grasp the questions of the time. He
visited Cuba during the struggle for
its independence, and made a name for
himself both in and out OF the halls Of
Congress, for his mastery presentation
of the Issues OF that period. In 1898,
by the persuasion Of some of his
friends, he was induced to enter the
race for election as United states Sem
ator. There were too many candidates
In the field, however, and a deadlock
ensued and there was no election. There
Is no one, we believe, who attempts
20 cast slur against his personal char
actef. on the contrary. he Is viewed
by friend and foe as an upright. hon
orable gentleman. distinguished in
every walk OF life. His signal ability
both as n speaker and a politician
familiar with all the labors and duties
Of Congressional service commend him
10 the consideration of his fellow-citi.
gems.
The people OF Utah have cause for
self-con@atulation that the two great
parties OF the day have selected good
men and true for the campaign of 1902.
The platforms Of both parties are now
before the public. as well as the nomi
nees for the peoples suffrages. Both
should be studied. and the choice of
the voters be perfectly free and un-
trammeled, We hope and believe that
In the struggle for supremacy. person.
alitios OF an unpleasant nature will be
avoided, and that principles, good poll
cy and the general welfare WIN be stud
led to the exclusion Of all bitterness.
and those aspersions of character and
motive which too often figure 30 un-
pleasantly in party strife Let US have
q clean campaign, with victory at the
END for those candidates who win best
|subs<rve the public INTEREST,"
FOR pUBJtC DECENCY.