The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-09-18
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

No better ticket will be named by
either of the opposition parties than
was named by the Democrats in thei1
convention in the Grand theatre yes
terday afternoon. We do not be-
lieve either of the opposition par
ties VIII name a ticket that aver
ages anything like as we'll as
the Democratic ticket. This for the OBJ
vious reason that the Democrats. from
beginning to end. named just as good
men as could be found in any party
and there are some very good men in
all the parties.
The Herald is of the opinion that the
selection of Richard P. Morris for the
mayOralty was particularly happy. Mr.
Morris needs no introduction to the
people Of Salt Lake City. There is
hardly a child in the city that does not
at least know him by reputation. He
went out of the mayors Office Two years
ago with the friendship of every repu-
table citizen of this municipality. for
in spite of an adverse majority in the
council. he had given to the city the
cleanest, the straightest, the most bust
ness-like administration Salt Lake has
ever had.
The Democratic platform adopted
yesterday invites a comparison of Mr..
Morris record with the record made by
the American" administration that
viii go out of office in January of next
year. The comparison is invited be-
cause it cannot fail to be to the ad-
vantage of the Democratic nominee
The water problem was solved by the
Morris administration; the improve
ments that have been carried on since
he went out Of Office were planned nv
him and would have been completed by
him at far less outlay than that made
by the American" administration. We
confidently believe the voters will Sc
lect Richard P. Morris by an over
whelming majority TO again take
charge of their interests.
Perley A. Hill, the nominee for re-
corder, is also well known to the pub
lie. As secretary of the board of ex-
aminers of BARRIERS he has fearIessIv
performed arduous and often disagree
able tasks. In this he has been actu-
ated solely by a desire to protect the
public, and the value OF his work can
hardly be measured. Personally Mr..
Hill is a clean, upright citizen, and he
is In every way qualified to perform
the duties of the position to which he
Mill ha al
For Michael F. Cunningham, nomi-
mated for treasurer, The Herald has a
feeling that cannot be described other
wise than as a deep and lasting affec-
ton. Mr.. Cunningham was for several
years in the employ Of this paper. 1t
was with deep regret that we saw him
leave The Herald in order to accept an
important position in the employ OF
Simon Bamberger. Mr.. Cunningham
has been thoroughly tried in various
lines. and he has never failed 10 meas
ure up fully to the most exacting re-
quirements. To the office Of city treas
urer he will give his time and his
talents, and neither the Democratic
party nor the people will ever have oc-
casion TO regret their choice.
Maxwell r. Brothers, though a resi-
dent of Salt Lake City for only eight
or ten years, has won for himself a
large and devoted circle Of friends. In
the responsible office of clerk OF the
board Of health under the Morris ad-
ministration Mr.. Brothers was faith
fui, diligent and efficient. Last year he
was the nominee of the Democrats for
county auditor, and, in spite of a COM
bination of adverse circumstances, cir
cumstances that resulted in the defeat
of the entire ticket, he ran a splendid
race. His selection for auditor adds
strength TO the ticket.
The nomination OF Stephen L. Rich
ards for city attorney also strengthens
the ticket. Mr.. Richards is a young
man. and this is an age of young men.
Practically all of his life, except when
he was In the east pursuing his law
studies. ne has been a resident of Salt
Lake. He graduated with honors from