Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-30
POLITICAL POINTERS.

Web Greene, a well known Republic
can OF Sanpete county, has announced
himself as candidate for presidential
clector.
Democrats are ready to heartily con-
graduate National Committeeman
Peery when he returns early next week.
His efforts combined with those OF
Chairman Frank j, Cannon resulted In
the Utah delegation getting off right at
81. Louis--for Parker all the time--and
Peery was one ofthe original support
ers OF Taggart for national chairman
Taggart knows this and Is extremely
friendly to the Utah member. 1t indl-
Gates, say the politicians, that Utah
will not be over looked when the es-
sentlals Of the campaign are ready for
distribution.
The Republicans Of the county out
side the city met at Murray last eye-
ming and organized a young mems club,
with the following officers President,
D. M. Halgh, Murray; first vice presi-
dent, George Gon, Bingham; second
vice president, ID. o. Rldeout Draper;
secretary, VIM. Smith. Union; assistant
secretary, Campbell NJ. Brown. Farm
ers treasurer, Fred Cooper, Jr., West
Jordan; sergeant-at-arms, George A..
Lee, Bingham. directors Dan Harnng-
ton. j, w. C0hoon, VIM Painter, r..
Robertson, G, II. Roberts o. w. Carl
son and David Mackay The meeting
was held at the Opera House, and was
largely attended There was much en-
thusiasm. especially over an address
delivered by Judge Frick. A large deli
egation went TO Murray from here.
The Mckinley club (colored) member
10
cal campaign work, and vii hold their
annual meeting early In the month.
state Chairman Frank j. Cannon Is
IN town today, In consultation with lo-
cal Democratic leaders He states that
Weber county viii send very large
delegation to Saltalr on Parker day.
August !.
Republican politicians looked with
wonder upon the political page of the
Tribune this morning, Seven items
We're found which spoke favorably Of
John G. Cutler, a majority of them set
ting forth that the candidate is gaining
strength daily. TO those around the
Young Mems Republican club the facts
We're mystifying.
Henry G. Lund, second vice president
Of the Young Mems Democratic club,
left for Sanpete today TO work up the
Parker day excursion to SRltair. j. H..
Haslam has returned from u similar
mission I'm Utah county and George Il.
Blair leaves tonight for Eureka to
whoop things up. The committee de-
Rlres to impress upon the public the fact
that there win be no lengthy speeches,
The speakers viii be given I'VE minutes
each and It Is stated fined 81 per min
ute for all the time they occupy over
and above that allotted. Il, G.. Easton
has been added to the list Of yocallsts,
The candidacy Of r. w Sloan for the
state senate VIII be supported by the
Young Mems Democratic club.
Jesse NJ smith who returned from his
Montana trip yesterday has declined 70
announce himself a candidate for gov
ernor There is a growing belief among
Republicans that Mr.. Smith is well sat
isfed with the present incumbent Of the
executive chair and VIII be for him
with both feet in the convention.
At meeting Of the Republican coun-
~ central committee held at Provo
this morning. Il was decided TO hold the
county nominating convention ON Sept
10, at Pleasant Grove. There viii be
25l delegates, making one delegate for
each 20 votes cast for Congressman
Howell In 1902. Delegates to the Fourth
judicial district convention at Provo
and delegates to the state convention at
Salt Lake viii be elected at the primar-
les "a be held at the various precincts.
The apportionment for the judicial con-
vention IL the same as that for the
state Republican convention.