Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-10-16
Naming Of Dr f NJ. rourcy for
Mayer Arouscs Considerable
Enthusiasm.
STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED.
A. Bragonje for Recorder ! {. Davis,
Attorney J. n, Riley, Treasurer,
Mrs. h [. Wade Auditor.

ted by many to be a very strong ticket.
The names Of the nominees follow;
Mayor--Dr L. VI. Conroy
observation-disclosures Bragonje.
Attorney-John G. Davis.
Treasurer--James H. Riley
Audltor-Mrs, Hattie l.. Wade
Judge-T d, johnson.
The convention was not largely at
tended but harmony and general good
feelings continued throughout the DELHI
tratious
The naming OF Dr. f. NJ. Conroy for
mayor is conceded TO be a strong point
In favor Of the Democratic ticket. lie
is one Of the most favorably known
men In Ogden city and has a host of
friends IN an classes Dr. ConrOy was
not at the convention when his nomin-
alton was made, but was soon found
and escorted before the convention, lie
was greeted with tremendous applause
and delivered an eloquent speech,
throwing some very hot shots az the
Republicans. lie said In part.
In my experience the field Of poll
tics Is not "a field Of roses. | certainly
appreciate the honor that you have be-
slowed on me this afternoon. ! have
tried hard To keep from being put I'm
"a position Of this kud-not that think
there is any doubt about the result
great aplause) for | believe the city
Of Ogden Is tired Of boss rule. ] think
/ see before me this afternoon men
ana women who are here because Of pa
triotiC motives, because they have
some self-respect and some respect for
the institutions of this country and of
this city in particular | do not look
around me and see people who have
come here for the filthy lucre that Is in
IT, people that We're bought ana paid
for, else they would not have been
there, ! have no fight with the gem
tle'nan who was nominated the other
day for the position of mayor of Og-
den city He is a bright young man,
but certainly deplore the means that
were taken 10 obtain that nomination.
Il tell you, ladies' and gentlemen.
when il comes 60 going into the pri-
mares and buying up, one by one, the
delegates who are 10 come here 10 nom
mate a man who Is TO occupy the posi-
ton Of mayor Of this city, things have
come to a pretty pass, l do not want
this nomination personally. | have de-
clined H. but 1 cannot look you honest
Democrats in the face and say that
when you have put your trust In me
that | will turn It down. Great APP
plause) II there Is anything In my
name or my reputation for honor for
integrity for truth, for righteousness
take it, plant 1t on your banner and n
| do not plant It on the ramparts of the
enemy II is not my fault.
i think 1t Is time that there should
be something else IN Ogden city besides
boss rule. In the palmiest days OF
Boss Tweed, II wasn't a circumstance TO
what II Is IN ogden, | seek no political
advancement but | am a Democrat,
first, last and all the time, and no
filthy lucre can change my principles,
Democracy IL the party Of the people.
] would not buy a victory, but ! say
TO You in all candor and all honor Take
my name and use Il, and, II elected, my
administration will be Democratic
throughout / Will administer the af-
fairs of the city absolutely honestly
there shall not be a stain upon my es-
cutchcon when ! have finished my du-
ties I'm Office. ! will not be controlled
by any corporation, political clique, or
by any party against right and justice,
/ thank you
The doctors speech was received with
much enthusiasm and his words made q
marked impression unon the delegates.
The business of the convention was
then resumed and the following city
comittee was chosen. First ward, II. S,
Foster, Second ward w. NJ. Ottinger,
Third ward James Harrup; Fourth
ward, William b, Hughes; Fifth ward,
w. W. Browning.
The usual party emblem Of the de-
fiant rooster was adopted,
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
The report Of the committee on reso-
lutions was submitted as follows;
we the Democrats of ogden City,
assembled, do reaflirm our allegiance to
the Democrataic party and the prinCi-
pies laid down In the national platform
adopted at ST, Louis IN 1904 and pledge
ourselves 70 a progressive and economi-
cal administration of the clty's affairs.
eve condemn the principle Of city
patronage being given TO the members
Of the cltys government, as being both
unlawful and preiudicial to the city's
welfare, and pledge our nominees as
opposed to the same, that merit and
not personal favor shall constitute pref
erence for service.
owe favor necessary street improve
ments, and we are unaterably opposed
struction to favored contractors at ex-
orbitant prices; and believe In rigid
economy In such matters, The wilful
expenditure Of the city's finances In
such matters has become a burden up.
on the taxpayers beyond any neces.
sity.
We are In favor of the ownership by
the city Of lts public utilities, and es-
pecially lts water system, and we ap-
peal to the citizens OF Ogden to aid
US IN enforcing the contract rights
which the city has at this time, in.
stead of granting new franchises to any
one, and pledge the Democratic party
that It's candidates, when elected, viii
IN good faith take the necessary steps
10 obtain the ownership OF the water
system, TO be controlled by the city of
Ogden; and IN the meantime will take
such steps az Will compel the present
company 10 furnish water to the citi.
zens OF the city Of Ogden
I'VE, the Democrats OF ogden CITY.
reviewing the past two years OF the ad.
ministration Of the Republican party.
are convinced that Il Is necessary FOR
a change Of administration for the
benefit Of the taxpayers OF Ogden City,
and that economy not extravaganza OF
the public money should be the mot.
The report was adopted and this
completed the business of the conven.
ton, which adjourned.