Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-01-03
THE OUTGOING MAYOR.

Al the close OF tne muhiNlpdi odihii-
istratlon Under Mayor Richard +. Nor
rls. It Ii but just and crooer that the
public sentiment concerning his official
work should receive public expression,
The Dessert News recognizes and APP
preciates the fact that the gentleman
who has turned over the affairs OF the
city to his successor, has been through
out his career both as treasurer and
as mayor OF Salt Lake city, an effl-
cient. honest and faithful servant OF the
people. No man. We believe, VIII ac-
cuse him OF dishonest act or OF any
intent to advance his personal interests
at the expense Of the public. His name
is a synonym for honor and incorrupt-
ibility.
The city has prospered under his d.
rectlon. Public improvements have
been inaugurated and pushed forward
with the yigor and ability which are
among his distinguished characteristics.
His friends and supporters may be
found among ell the political divisions
tNiSllI6 HcFt. lldu IL ilot ptNh vi shsS
party strife that arose during the few
weeks Immediately preceding the cleo
tion OF last November, he would have
been reelected with handsome ma
1ority. ranking close to that which he
received two years before.
The new party which became success
ful In consequence OF the fight carried
on by the two regular political par
ties will, IN our opinion. be compelled
by the force Of circumstances and the
Inherent qualities OF projected measures
for the welfare OF the city, to proceed
niong the lines which he and the ma
1ority Of the city council so clearly
marked out. For what shall be done
by the new municipal authorities in
the perfection Of those plans, they
should and doubtless will receive due
credit. But the honor of their origin.
Inception and advancement ia their
present point will rest with Mayor
Morris and his cohdjudicators, and will
rebound to their praise for many years
TO come.
We are safe In saying that Salt Lake
city, since It became populous, with
large public and private interests,
never had better administration than
that given by the retiring mayor He
stands out In strong relief and con-
trast with most of his predecessors In
the devotion OF his entire time and
talents TO the discharge OF his NUM-
cipal duties. He has watched over
the affairs Of the city with unceasing
vigilance. His aim has always been
the general welfare. He has not been
n discriminating partisan In the
Appointments which he has made,
hut has been fair and just
IN his nominations and has kept
In view the qualifications Of individuals
and the requirements OF the situation.
Having but q minority of the council
,n political harmony with him. he has
yet 80 managed as TO effect good re-
forms. carry through measures OF much
merit and prevent by veto many I'M
wise endeavors and appropriations. He
has not carried himself In a sphere
above the populace, but could be APP
preached with the familiarity indicated
1n the common sobrlquet of Dick
Morris.
He goes out of Office with the respect,
esteem and affection of n host OF
friends. including many persons who
were arrayed against him on political
lines only. We trust that he will find
in the business life of an active, intel
iigent and conscientious citizen. a more
lucrative sphere than that in which he
has moved since he entered the public
service. With his aptitude. good sense
dilIgent habits and the confidence felt
for him In commercial circles. he
should attain emlnence and wealth and
enjoy those liberties that are accessible
10 men unhampered with public du-
ties and responsibilities.
We but echo the voices Of the very
large majority OF our citizens when We
wish for Richard p. Morris the happiest
new year OF his life thus far and all
the blessings, comforts and honors that
may crown the career OF one who has
iabored sincerely and continuously fol
the benefit Of his fellows, and that
can come to the brightest and best II
the ranks Of private life,