The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-09-21
REIGN OF GRAFT
DECLARED ENDED
United Opposition to Philadelphia.
Republican Ticket.
CITY PARTY CONVENTION
SOME scoRCHING RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED.

party a reform otBaNlZdllOlts nSlN
its county convention today for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
sheriff, coroner and two county COM
missioners in opposition TO the Repub-
hcan nominees announced last Satur-
day. The nominees named by the con-
Vention, il is announced, viii be en-
dorsed by the Democratic convention
TO be held tonight.
Clarence r GibbOney secretary OF
the Law and Order society. who was
prominently mentioned as a candidate
for sheriff. withdrew today.
Statement of Chairman.
In opening the convention City Chair
man Edwards said, In parts
I'VE come here because we are low
ers of our city, no matter what may be
our party affiliations. It was here that
were first enunciated the principles or
liberty Because we believe a good
name is better than riches, We assemble
to show our devotion TO our great city.
This is the principle. The occasion IS
here. A band of men has made our
fair city a shame in the face Of the
world The government of the city has
brought the blush of shame to every
honest citizen. We stand here to re-
deem the city of Philadelphia.
Reign of Graft Ended.
I'VE proclaim that the reign of graft
in the city of Philadelphia shall end
This is a body consecrated TO a lofty
purpose. / wish TO offer tribute or
thanks TO John Weaver, mayor OF Phil
adelphia, prolonged cheers) who has
done more than any individual to give
the people of Philadelphia an oppor-
tunity to win their freedom"
After the appointment of the perma-
nent committees the convention took
d recess.
Immediately after the recess. the
committees reported. The committee
on permanent organization presented
their report. making the temporary
officers permanent, and adding as vice
presidents. Charles Emory Smith and
William c. Bullitt. The report was
adopted.
Platform Adopted.
The following platform was offered
by the committee on resolutions ana
was adopted.
The City party Of Philadelphia, 30
convention assembled. hereby makes its
! declaration of principles and invites the
! cooperation and support of all good
/ citizens without regard 10 their party
4 ties or national political principles.
The City party has been formed for
| the redemption OF the city Of Phlladel-
phia from the control of corrupt and
criminal cOnspiratO calling themselves
Republicans. 1t aims 20 put an end 10
/ government by and for municipal con-
tractors. and to substitute government
/ BY and for the citizens. As necessary
/ incidents TO its policy of reform and
/ progress, the City party demands
Demands Formulated.
/ 'eFirst-A complete and thorough re-
vision of the present election laws in
! GLIDING a provision for personal regis
tratiOn.
! "Second-The repeal Of the Ripper
/ bill denying 10 the mayor the right 10
1 appoint his heads of departments.
''Third-A sincere and impartial en-
/ forcement of the civil service provisions
/ of the city charter making appoint
ments to Office depend wholly upon
merit and not at all upon political pull.
"Fourth-That municipal franchises,
/ when granted. shall be for limited peri
DDS only. and with proper compensa-
ton, and not matters Of political or
personal favor.
/ "Fifth-The election Of municipal Of
/ fcers responsible to the entire body OF
citizens and not 70 any man or group
of men.
Honest Administration.
"Sixth-An honest, open, economical
and efficient administration Of our mu-
nicipal affairs, based upon the absolute
divorce of Officeholders from political
control. and that no councilman shall
hold any city employment or be inter-
ested in any city contract.
"Seventh-The abolition or grade
crossings, the enlargement Of our
school facilities and the cooperation
with the state and national govern
ments in deepening the Delaware river
channel, and the speedy completion OF
underground transit facilities"
The platform concludes with the en-
dorsement of the administration Of
Mayor Weaver and the approval or his
directors in administering their depart
ments with faithful adherence 10 the
letter and spirit Of the law"
The Ticket.
The following nominations were
made.
] Sheriff, Wilson H. Brown; coroner, j,
NJ. r. JermOn; city commissioners, Ru-
dolph Blankenburg and e. A Ander-
son; Judge common pleas court, Hon.
Craig Biddle; judge of orphans court