Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-25
FUSION RALLY
At HEADQUARTERS
Citizen Democratic Meeting the
Occasion for Some Good
Addresses and Music.
STRONG ARRAY OF SPEAKERS.
Ben T. Lloyd, John n 1obin, ~. ).
Fitzgerald. Geo. q. Morris, W. H.
Wallace Give strong Talks.


At the Citizens Democratic rally Sat.
urlay niglN in headquarters IN tho
Colonial thcatet building. the speakers
rcnchcd tho cars OF a representative
audience Of citizens Of salt Lake. The
situation which exists here was re-
viewed in its various phases. The au-
dlence was told the remedy for the evil
the election OF the Citizens Dcmocra-
tic ticket which stands on a non parti-
san. platform and for the best interests
OF the city.
The Hyde string orchestra rendered
several delightful selections and Miss
Esther Davis sang two solos. The
musical program was one Of the fea-
lures Of the rally and was greeted with
applause.
Chairman Ben r. lloyd called the
meeting to order and introduced the or
chestra. which rendered selection.
Chairman Lloyd then named George \.
Lawrence, candidate FOR city attorn y,
as chairman OF the meeting In few
remarks. he referred to the condition OF
city affairs IN Salt Lake. He declared
that the American" party had ap-
pealed to the religious preiudioes OF the
people and stirred up strife among
them which was q detrimcnt to Salt
Lake City The one thing TO do, he
said. was 10 make this a grand city
and a happy place 20 live In. The peo-
pie would change this situation by
elect;ng non-partisan ticket and
clearing the city ana county building
Of politicians who rule the American
party
FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
John T. Tobln. chairman Of the Fifth
ward committee, was called by Chair
man Lawrence. His remarks were for
peace and prosperity. lie approved OF
the manner in which the Citizehs had
taken up the non-partisan movement.
The progress made, he said IN so short
a time. was encouraging and that u
showed that the residents Of Salt Lake
We're taking an interest IN II.
The orchestra followed Mr.. Tobin
with a selection. and Hart J. Fitzger-
aid, candidate for city recorder. was
introduced as the next speaker. He
spoke Of salt Lake as a city for invest
ment. The party strife which has eN-
listed here, Mr.. Fitzgerald said. has
been n detrimcnt TO the city. n peace
was declared here progress would fol-
low and Salt Lake would stand higher
in the estimation OF investors than any
other city IN this part of the country.
GEORGE @. MORRIS.
George Q. Morris reviewed the condl-
lions which exist here with the Amer
lean" party in power. He described u
a. one Of strife and Generalization. He
declared that he believed that the citl-
zens Of salt Lake were sick of II. The
success OF the American" party de-
ponds upon the growth of religious
prejudices which arc inStilled into tho
people, he said.
II Is absurd. Mr.. Morris continued. To
bring national issues into municipal
campaigns. He urged the people TO
get together, take broader view Of
the situation and consider the man for
what he IT, He declared that mans
religion did not enter into politics.
He praised the candidates on the Citi-
zens- Democratic ticket declaring that
they were a clean set Of men and stood
upon principles above the plane OF
politics, and that IL made no difference
TO him what their national politics were
he Intended 70 support the ticket.
Miss Davis sang a solo which was
greeted with applause and then she
responded with an encore.
WILLIAM r. WALLACE.
William r. Wallace. candidate for
mayor. Was applauded when he took
the platform. In plain language, MI
Wallace outlined his principles In this
campaign. He said that III he were
elected he could take his once alb
solutely free Of any political obliga-
tons. His attitude. he explained
would be Independent IN all matters
pertaining 10 city affairs. lie declared
himself against the methods OF the
American" party IN handling the tax
payers money, the manner in which
the advertising was done without ask
ing FOR bids. He touched on the cOndi
ton OF the city AUDITOR Office ana de-
rlared that an intelligent statement ~
the finances should be given 10 the pub
lie.
in regard 10 the selection or men IA
fll the ofilces. he asserted. that II he
we're elected thar there would be no
political or religious tests. He declared
that he would be willing 10 appoint an
American" party man TO Office n he
were competent 20 handle the work "a,
declared himself for a strict regulation
OF the liquor TRAFFIC ia Salt Lake He
declared that many aaloonmen catered
TO the trade Of women and young men
This. he said ought 10 he cleaned out.
The orchestra rendered a selection
and the meeting was then adjourned
After the adjournment several men and
women In the audience volunteered "a
assist In the canvass and the work
which H. being done in the election dia.
tricts. The workers were given lnstruc'
tionF ~ get the voters out Tuesday "a
register 40 that they can vote on clec-
don day Tho committee viii have d
number n private carriage out AN day
Tuosday.
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