Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-05

showing had not been made. It would
have been turned down. Az II was It
had very small majority.
The party organ that clamorcd for
the dismissal from the City's employ
OF every honest. capable man who re-
fused to- dance TO It's music. Is feeling
very bad that the Opposition press
does not rise above partisan" COM
sldorations IN this matter But as far
as we are concerned, there Is no par
tlsanship Involved. what the Trib-
uno wants rs a strictly non-partsan
contribution 90 funds that can be used
for American" party purposes. And II
cannot understand why the "opposl-
tlon" press does NOT fall In line with
that exquisite little partisan
scheme.
At the time the former bond issue
FIRST was asked for the press. with the
exception Of the Tribune was unan-
lmous for II. That paper fell in line
only when It became evident that it's
own tools would be in position to
spend the money to suit themselves
But with that exception the bond issue
then WAS sustained by the press. The
increase OF the water supply was con-
sldered an absolute necessity for the
development Of the city. 1t was hoped
the money would be used for this pir-
poses the Issue was asked for. And
no the press favored II. But things
are entirely different now.
Now We have an administration
that takes it's orders from Il cryptic
junta the members OF which have
proved themselves utterly destitute Of
all regard for the welfare OF the pub
lic Under the regime of THE junta
the well considered plans for the ex-
penditure of the money borrowed We're
torn TO shreds, because those plans,
based on principles of economy, left
few opportunities for graft. Other
plans were substituted calling for the
most extravagant prodigality. BY this
which there was no authority. Money
Is now asked for under various false
hoods and pretenses. But the sum and
substance of Il all is that It is needed
to cover UP the reckless financiering
Of the past. 1t is needed and will be
Used, for campaign purposes, In such
Indirect ways as the craftiness Of po-
itical tricksters can suggest. Why
should the citizens vote money for tho
benefit OF grafters?
We desire to see our City grow and |
levelop to the dimensions it's posi- |
ion In the Mountains and other natural |
advantages entitle IT TO. But, as long |
IS It Is in tho grip of Il gang of con-
pirators who, In the first place, are
ding in all In their power TO keep up |
n insane strife among citizens who
ught to pull together; and. In the
econd place. have no higher ideal than
he promotion of their own interests,
egardless OF the public, the city Will |
ever develop as 1t ought to do. To
urnish that gang with money is to
ommlt civic suicide
The City Is now so deeply In debt
hat we'll informed strangers must
estate locating here, although they
Omit that we have a beautiful city
With great possibilities. II the policy
" graft Is to be continued-and that
s what another bond issue at this
line means-we may Just az well give
up all hope of speedy and healthy
growth for Salt Lake city. Let us
redeem the city from the clutches of
he corrupt politicians that have fast
ened themselves on 1t, as the monster
on the neck of the marooned sailor.
Then the financial question can be taxi
IN up