The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-11-03
NEWHOUSE WIRES
DEMOCRATS Cash
Mining Magnate Hopes for
Continued Advancement
With Proper Economy.
LETTER TO THE NOMINEE
GOT EXPRESSION OF VIEWS
FROM MR.. MORRIS.

Chairman Ashby Snow yesterday that
not only warmed Mr.. Shows heart, but
will be productive of much good in the
closing days of the campaign. Mr.
Newhouse is in New York, whence he
wired a generous contribution to the
Democratic campaign fund. and at the
same time expressed the warmest
wishes for a Democratic victory all
along the line. Mr.. Newhouse is MAX
ing large realty investments in Salt
Lake and is at the this time erecting
the two largest buildings in the city,
besides having others in contemplation.
He believes that Salt Lake is destined to
become great city and is anxious
that nothing occur to stop it's onward
advance. which began under Mr.. Nor
ris' former administration. In order
to ascertain Mr.. Morris views on pub
lie affairs, Mr.. Newhouse last month
addressed a letter to him, which, with
the reply, is given herewith:
Letter to MIR. Morris.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. Z, 1907
Mr.. Richard P Morris, Salt Lake City,
Utah:
Dear Sir-Being largely interested IN
the future welfare of Salt Lake City,
and particularly in the administration
of affairs affecting the city's growth,
would like an expression of your views
on issues which seem to me most i'm
portant IN this campaign. AS you
know, / am Democrat and devoted to
my party. / hope to be able to take
an active interest in party affairs so
that my inquiries are made in q friend
ly spirit, with desire to know exactly
where, you stand in case l become
identified with the campaign.
Would you favor a continuation of
the public improvement policy inaugu-
rated by your former administration,
within the limits of the city's financial
resources?
Would you institute rigid business
methods in the administration of city
affairs; methods that would insure
economy without parsimony; methods
that would enable any citizen at any
time to ascertain the exact condition Of
the city's finances? This seems very
important TO me, and while l make this
inquiry as a suggestion only. urge its
consideration as matter of business
necessity.
Would you deem 1t advisable to ap-
point on the board of public works and
for other important appointive offices
business men of ability?
Your views on these and other ques-
tons which may occur to you related
to the issues now before the people
would be appreciated. Very truly
yours SAMUEL NEWHOUSE.
Mr.. Morris on Public Affairs.
Salt Lake City, Oct. 8. 1907,
Mr.. Samuel Newhouse Salt Lake City,
Utah:
Dear Sir-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your esteemed
favor of the eth inst. l appreciate full
ly the motives that prompted you to
address me on these subjects at this
time, and it affords me great pressure
to answer your questions frankly.
Would you favor continuation of
the public improvement policy inaugu-
rated by your former administration
within the limits of the city's financial
resources?
l have always lived in Salt Lake
| City; all my property interests are
| here, and it is my highest ambition &c
see my home city grow and prosper. II
/ am elected again to the office OF
mayor, 1t shall be my fixed policy to
promote the welfare of the community
in every way in my power. 1 shall ia
vor public improvements along all le-
Ultimate lines, and at the same time
property owners from being overhur-
dened with taxes.
2-Would you institute rigid business
methods in the administration of city
affairs, methods that would insure
economy without parsimony, methods
that would enable any citizen at any
time to ascertain the exact condition OF
the city's finances? This seems very
important to me, and while make this
inquiry as suggestion only, l urge its
consideration as matter of business
necessity.
realize that it Is a misfortune that
at the present time no citizen can as
certain the financial condition Of the
city from an inspection of the records
even though the present administration
has paid experts $4,000 for installing an
improved system of bookkeeping.
understand how this appeals to you as
a business man, managing large cor
porations. l favor such a system OF
accounting as will make it possible fol-
any citizen to ascertain at any time
the exact financial condition of the
city.
3-would you deem it advisable to
appoint on the board of public works
| and for other important appointive Of
| fees business men of ability?
Yes l think the board of public
works should be composed of the best
business men in the community who
can be induced to serve in such posi-
| tions. Merit and special fitness fol-
| the duties to be performed will be ths
chief considerations in making al
| other appointments.
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