The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-09
COUNTY TICKET PLACED IN FIELD
At The AFTERNOON SESSION OF CONVENTION

the time came for the nomination of
county clerk. He declared that by
reason of the fact that the people are
calling for his denomination, he would
nominate Joseph L. Eldredge, jr. He
declared that there was not another
Republican who had the hardihood TO
come forward and contest his right to
the nomination.
The nomination was, upon motion,
made by reclamation.
Judge ]. NJ Bowman said that the
Spirit of Republican victory was in the
air. In his peroration he referred TO the
American flag as 1.-The stars and bars"
He nominated Percy o. Perkins for
county recorder, and moved that the
rules be suspended and that Perkins
be nominated by acclamtion. The mo-
ton was carried without debate.
Another BY AccIamation.
Alonzo B. Irvine said that il was a
day of favorites. He declared that the
Republican party was on the verge of a
crisis. The Democrats and "Ameri-
cans" he declared, are well organized
and are on the lookout for any sign
of weakness on the Republican ticket.
He nominated J. A. Groesbeck, jr, for
treasurer, saying that he could win
back those men who had left the party
and hold those with the party who
were now in it. He followed the prece-
dent established by the others having
made nominating speeches, and the
nomination followed the same course.
Bishop Joseph Christensen of the
! Tenth ward said that his nominee for
sheriff was man who was worthy of
the trust of the people. He declared
that the sheriff's office had a clean
record and that G: Frank Emery would
N %
Z. d. r. Thompson said it is an un-
written law in politics that when pub
lie official serves a term we'll ne is
entitled to ask for denomination, but
| it is unwise and unpolitical to ask for
a third term.
I'VE demand new deal" he said,
as the opponents of Emery yelled their
approval.
I'VE can make no mistake in getting
a new deal. 1t is a mistake if we think
| that the men we have elected are the
only ones who are capable of holding
office. / nominate John Y. Smith, jr"
Harry Edwards declared that if the
ears of the convention had been on the
| ground it would hear the name of c. f.
Emery resound from every corner.
Cannon Is for Emery.
Angus NJ Cannon moved that the
rules be suspended and the nomination
| of Emery be made by reclamation.
roar of noes compelled him to take his
| seat.
H. H. Voss, a colored delegate, said
he believed in peace and justice. He
| seconded the nomination of John Y
Smith. He declared that the Repub-
lican party can afford to take no
| chances. He said that Smith would
carry the county.
Steven Stanford said that Smith
would poll from 5000 to 5000 labor
votes. The Americans pray for the
nomination of Emery, because they
know they can skim Emery
Another delegate seconded the nomi-
nation of Frank Y. Emery.
Emery an Easy Winner.
The nomination of c. Frank Emery
was accomplished on the first ballot
he receiving 311 votes. The vote fol
Smith ran short of what it was thought
he would poll before the convention
he receiving only 203. Smith is already
a candidate for the position on the In
dependent labor ticket.
N. S. Timpson moved that the nomi
nation be made unanimous. The mo-
ton was put and there were shouts o.
mo, no. from the Smith cohorts.
Then came county attorney. Neph
Jensen, a young attorney just out o.
college, said that to be a Republican
was as high as a man could get pc
litically. The people want a candidate
for county attorney who is not ASHAMED
of Utah. His eloquence was laudator!
| of the CT. 0. P, and his candidate, "tha
vincible Republican, E. o. Leather
wood"
Why Bowman Wanted Hanson.