The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-28
CITIZENS PARTY
HOLDS MEETING
Joseph E. Taylor PreSideS at a
Gathering of 20 Persons
in Fifth Ward.
ASSAIL "AMERICAN" PARTY
HOPE TO COMPLETE oReANIZA-
TON FOR ENTIRE CITY.

For the purpose of organizing the Cit
liens party in the Fifth ward, a mass
meeting was held last night at the
Twelfth ward assembly hall. Fourth
East, near Second South street. The
First, Second and Third wards have al
ready been organized, while a move
ment Is under way for the organization
Of the Fourth municipal ward, these
wards, with ward five, to make up the
central committee jim the approaching
municipal campaign.
The meeting was called to order by
Martin 5. Lindsay. He announced the
purpose of the gathering by saying it
was the idea OF those favOring the nom
partisan or citizens ticket to ioin in the
tight TO save Salt Lake from ruin and
bankruptcy, to which it is falling under
the present administration" He then
called for the nomination of a chairman,
which resulted in the unanimous cleo
uop OF Joseph E. Taylor. John H. Kel-
son was elected secretary. Chairman
Taylor then made a few passing re-
marks about the present administration.
endorsing all that had been said by
Martin ). Lindsay, and closing with the
statement that he had a few private
opinions of his own.
Conference Committee Named.
The following men were then chosen
to form a conference committee, which
Is to meet and formulate plans with like
committees from the First, Second and
Third wards. and the Fourth ward when
that ward is organized; +. b. Platt,
republican; John H. Kelson, Republi-
can: Arthur W. Brown, Democrat; John
NJ. Knight, Republican; Martin S. Lind
say, Democrat
Before adjournment, brief speeches
were made by various members of the
organization. Chairman Joseph z. Tay-
lOr sounded the keynote of the organ
lzatiOn. This is not a Republican, not
a Democratic gathering" he said. 1T
Is the assemblage of a party of citizens
TO unite and work for the common good.
As a boy I studied early all sides of
politics and know the fundamental
principles, at least, of both parties. So
that now I am settled, and know nv
ground; more than that, I know what
I'm about and that I'm making no mis-
take, but doing what think is for the
common good
Martin 5. Lindsay modestIy declared
that, excepting himself. the committee
as a whole, was as good and as capable
as could be selected. He characterized
them as men of character, intelligence
and fun Of enthusiasm: men who are
familiar with the conditions prevailing
under the present administration. and
know what is needed and what must be
done To save the city from the ruin
and bankruptcy now staring it in the
face"
To Increase Attendance.
lie declared that revenue coming
from excessive taxation Is icing swal-
lowed up before the time when it is col
lected- The fight is now started with
great enthusiasm" he concluded. land
l feel proud of what has been already
accomplished The beginning is good,
and we must, each Of US, do what we
can to have an increase in the attend
ance at the meetings TO follow"
There We're less than twenty at last
nights meeting, a fact that seemed to
bring forth the speakers closing re-
mark.
John H. KelsOn approved the utter
ances of the previous speakers with
reference TO the condition Of the city.
There was time, under certain pre-
VloCs administrations" he said when
abuses were held in check and finances
We're administered in an honest man
ner- There came a change. That
change has been working havoc with
salt Lake. The city has been going on
the downward path. Now we all wish
I mean there is a general wish-for Il
change again. The people didn't want
it then, but they want il now. and for
myself I shall do all I can by hard
work to bring about this change. II
never was much Of a politician, but 1
prepared for the fight now because II
know what is needed and I want to
lend my support toward getting it, The
time is here when we must join to bring
back the city to where it was before.
II must be improved financially and
morally. and all of US must help"
V. S. Peet Heard From.
V. s. Peet, editor of the Utah hide
pendent, a weekly publication, was
called upon for d brief speech. Instead
Of complying, Editor Peet asked per
mission to read from the last edition
of his paper an editorial written by
himself entitled, ITO the Friends of
Good Government" and subheaded. "A
Greeting and Invitation TO Those who
Believe in Municipal Reform for Salt
Lake City"
Following the reading Of the editorial
the audience dispersed.
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