The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-15

| County-My nominee is A man whose
genius is in its maturity, who is the
embodiment of purity and cleanliness,
! who is respected and honored by all
who know him. His stalwart Republic
eanism is above question When he
goes down to Washington his attitude
/ there viii so emblazcn his character
] before the people that this legislature
| never viii have cause to regret that 1t
sent him. 1t is my great privilege to
| stand before you and nominate Reed
Smoot for this high position. ZAP
plause.)
/ Representative Z. P. Evans OF Sum
NIT County, wish to name a man
! who, if he goes down 20 Washington,
viii serve the public's best interest /
refer to nobody less than Governor
Wells. tMild applause.)
Senator S. H. Love of Salt Lake
County-Two years ago had the honor
1 TO present to the Republican caucus
the name of George M. Cannon. Events
which have transpired since that time
have convinced me that I made no mis-
take. The reasons which prompted me
then have not changed Utah would
be proud to be represented by him.
Supports Governor Wells.
Representative ]. w. Cahoon of salt
Lake County, rise in my humble way
to second the nomination of man who
VIII honor his state wherever he goes
Governor Heber NJ. Wells.
Senator Henry Z. Gardner of Utah
County-There is no man above my
candidate in morality and integrity
H was in the early days one of the
first allies of the Republican party
From his youth up he has been the
personificaticn of patriotism. In his
high and holy character mean his
high characterize is unable to dis
To g.
refer to Reed Smoot.
Representative George Austin of Utah
County, have been sent by my con-
stituents to represent them and speak
their, sentiments, and in doing so [
second the nomination of Reed SmOOt-
Senator Willis Johnson of Piute
County-Two years ago 1 cast my bal
lot in the caucus for George NJ. Can
non. Conditions are unchanged. His
influence in Washington would be
great and good. and his selection
would rebound to the honor of the
state.
Chairman w. H. Barrett of Beaver
County,, too. voted in the caucus of
two years ago, and had occasion
the nomination is going TO a man well
worthy of it-Reed Smoot. He has no
allegiance to one party more than to
another.
Speaker Hull's Choice.
Speaker Thomas Hull of Salt Lake
County-In my opinion no man can be
sent to Washington as senator from
Utah who would prove more infiuen-
tial on behalf of his state than Reed
Smoot. He viii not only be a man
of influence among the leading men of
the country. but. Notwithstanding all
that has been said. cannot but be-
lieve that he will be influential with
and the friend of President Roosevelt
himself
Representative Willard Done of salt
Lake County-Reed Shoots affabiIity
strength of character, integrity and
purity are beyond question. No words
of praise can be too strong for such
as he. If we elect him senator we will
gain the plaudits of the people of the
state.
Representative John E. Stone Of Utah
County-Reed Smoot has the conf
dence, respect and esteem of all who
have the interests of the state at
heart.
Representative w. w. Hall of Cache
County-If we wish to voice the SEN
tlnents OF the people who sent us
here we viii elect Reed Smoot. The
people of Utah know he will repre-
sent them in fairness and justice.
Representative Don b. Cotton of
Uintah country tried to stop debate
at this point, but was overruled after
Senator Allison protested
representative A. S. .Condon-I live
IN Weber county. You may not know
where that is, but / do. The people
OF my county all knew 1 was a Cen
IiIe ana unpledged- 1 never saw Mr.. (
Smoot until last night. The voters who
named me, however, had him in mind
as they cast their ballots and as a
matter of honor / feel I should vote :
Tor him or resign my seat. 1 do not
intend to resign.
Sentiment at Polls.
Representative w II. Redd of San
Juan COunty-In view of the senti-
ment expressed at the polls in the |
last election 1 could not in honor cast |
my vote for any other man than Reed |
Smoot' VINO is well qualified to fill the /
position in every way.
Representative c. A. Tietien of Utah 1
County, knew Reed Smoot in his
school days. He was an honora BILE boy /
ana is an honorable man. Last fall he /
came out fair and square-the only
man in the state to proclaim his can /
1idacy. All the people knew he was a |
idhdldate, and his candidacy did more /
lhan anything else to increase the Re-
publican vote.
Representative +. w. Fishburn of /
Box Elder County-We must name a
oyal American citizen as well as a
stduhch republican. There is a prin-
-ipie at stake, question to be settled
ana the sooner il is out of the way
me better it is for the state of Utah. |
we should not stop to ask whether
candidate belongs to this demoni-
nation or that, but we should ask
whether this gentleman is a true.
oval American citizen Such a man
s Reed Smoot.
Senator Williams OF Salt Lake Coun-
y--Reed Smoot is q gentleman of edu-
alton He is affable. sociable easily
approached. He is moral. virtuous and
Sutherland Is Named.
Senator z. NJ Allison. ir.. of Weber
,ounty-I wish to present the name of
George Sutherland. He is man of
ducation and is familiar with legis-
atiVe duties. 1t would not be neces-
airy Tor him to learn what would de-
owe upon him as member of the
euate 1t was largely through his
YORK as chairman of the judiciary COM
nittee of Utah's first legislature that
ne laws of the first session were so
horough and complete, and gave such
UNIVERSAL satisfaction. He has served
ne term in the house of representa-
ives creditably and well, His career
as been criticised only by those dis
ofuant voices who have lately been
hSlnuatlng that it is not necessary TO |
oio senatorial caucus at all, for one
nan might hold two senate seats. Mr.
'utherland declined to be candidate
Or congress second time. He is
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