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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Fireworks at Night.

Frank Evans, one OF the organizers of
tne Progressive party in Utah, presided
at the session. In a short address he
spoke OF the great pleasure IL was TO note
the enthusiasm OF the Proeressivcs who
thronsed the hall and said that II augurcd
well Tor the future of the party in Utah.
stephen II, Love delivered a short ad-
dress on Forgotten Pledges These. lie
pointed out, were the platform promises
OF the Republicans made in the campa ign
OF 1912 which the legislature OF 1913
failed TO keep. The only pledge the party
kept. he said was that with reference
10 anll-pool selling legislation.
Among the broken. platform pledges.
Mr.. Love said. Was the one binding the
Republican legislators 10 approve the
amendment to the federal constitution
providing for the direct election of United
states senators. The man chiefly re-
sponsihle for the failure OF the legislature
to keep this platform pledge, he said. was
rewarded for disTegarding the platform
by being appointed assistant attorney
general. Other broken pledges. he said:
were those promising a revision OF the
revenue laws and legsla ton reducing the
railway rates. and prohibiting the use
OF passes by public officials.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26

he said. the Progressive party v
blamed for it
He pointed out the great prosressi
events OF the history OF the world and
the work Of their leaders i'm face OF u
opposition. To each OF these leaders.
said, the cry had come from the stan
rat' element TO get together but
call went unhceGcd. He said.
Shall we amalgamatC" ShaH we
get together? Did Moses turn baci
when he was leading the children q
Israel and fall as a suppllant on III
knees before Pharoah" Did Columbul
waVcr when he was summoned beiort
the great council OF Saville? Did I'M
barons try to compromise and "sel
together" WITH King John at Runny'
mede? Did Luther recant when he ap'
peared AT the Dict OF Worms? DIG
Washington Adams. Jefferson AMI
Franklin bend the knee TO George ~
and acknowledge the divine right Q
EinGS2
If VIC amalga mate, with what shal
it be- With the Republican party
which :s now dead? The stolen chi
cago convention meant the death
that party. The grave has been dul
and the dull clods fall on the caskef
Dust 10 dust and peace 10 its ashes
No. my Republican friends we sha'
not amalga mate Tonight, i'll TN
words of the colonel, we stand a
Armaeeddon and we do battle for tn'
Lord
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26

fighting for social and industrial JUS
tlce. under the unstained flag OF the
Progressive party.
BEN B. LINDSEY.
Ashtab bula. Ohio, Feb. Il.
Frank Evans. Salt Lake:
Congratulations to the Progressives
and especially to the service board OF
Utah upon it's first state conference, l
regret I cannot attend TO tell you how
splendidly the Progressives are stand
ing together and of the wonderful
faith and spirit existing in the ranks.
"Get together and keep together is
our slogan for victory.
FRANCES A. KELLER.
Chief OF National Progressive serv-
ice.
Sacramento, Cal, Feb. @5.
To the Progressive conference:
The spirit of California Progresslv-
ism is with you, In the spirit That
redeemed this state we send you
message OF heartfelt encouragement.
In six weeks time more than 10000
men and women have enrolled them
selves under the banner OF the Pro
gressve party Our faith is in your
triumph in Utah I keenly regret that
I cannot be with you at this time,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Educational Campaign.

The Progressive party. he Sale. pro
posed TO organize thoroughly and conduc
OF the state Such a ca 5mpaign, he said
would not prove otherwise than success
ful
Hugh w Dougall and Mrs PrIscill;
musical treat by their rcndition OF cain
THE Call to Arms" was then SOUNDED
by MIR Cadmus, He said in part:
dominating the political thought OF
America This is shown by the anH~
iety OF politicians of ali parties 10 be
thought progressive, whether they
really are so or not II is shown by
the tendency Of President Wilson 10
consult the Progressive platform, as
In the case OF his two recent mes
sases on presidential primaries, and
tanned In the old party platforms.
President Wilson undoubtedly is
greater than his party. He has moth
Ing In common with the standpat
SOUTH or Sullivan. TaSgart and Tam
many in the north.
The progressive issue is being clear
ly drawn in all parties. Party ties do
not hold men as they once did. Men
are learning 10 think for themselves,
and not 10 move like :lal,ered cattle
at the bosses will. Proeressives Of
all parties should combine against
standpatters of all parties and make
progressive lalUcr tndn Ger
tain men or some certain party, tri-
umph. When the people cease bIIndly
10 follow party names they will rule
their own government: and this Is tho
meaning Of the enormous growth of
the nonpartisan movement in
America
II the people of progressive tenden-
ces in Utah Join forces this common
wealth would Immediately take
lead among the sisterhood of states
In fnrirlino> a social 1nmnpracp
Whereas, under the old conditions,
voters OF the state arc yoked oxen to
serve factions and self~sceking party
bosses. whereas your legislature is
openly rcactionary, responsive to
few rather than the masses; whereas
officials are reputed to. use public
funds for personal ends and public
properties for private enrichment:
whereas laws like the initiative and
referendum and commission form OF
government are emasculated and
made farce rather than "A force. by
throwing off party ties. by massing
together upon some really great Is
sues vital TO your own progress.
Utah might reap lasting benefit In
better government and Increased dig
nifty and honor wherever her name Is
known.
II Progressives of all parties in Uta n
will scorn the chains and sha ackles OF
slavish party ties and join forces on
some great constructive progra mme.
such as has been outlined by this con-
ference today, Utah's emancipation
mandlng legislature which serves
You and not your overlords. by Insist
ing upon honesty In public trust. by
emerging the peoples control over
all forms Of government. by supplant-
Ing ma aterIal standards OF government
with those seeking social and indus
trial welfare and the common good
you will make 1t worth while to go
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26

Of the law placing the licensing OF saloons
in the hands or the judiciary
He also touched on the church ques-
should be the need Of anything said about
alleged interference OF churcd in pol
itics il should be said loudly and in the
open and not whispered about in the al
leyS.
w. D. Livingston spoke on The Pro-
gressive Service" He told OF the earnest
ness OF the work OF the party In this Pro-
t3nt movement. The Prosressives of the
state he said. were 10 he organized into
companies. battalions. brlgades and le
SlonS between now and the fall election.
The work was to continue. he declared,
until the Progressive principles had been
written into the laws of the land.
General Thomas =. Hutchinson OF Ten
army, addressed the convention briefly,
He said he was strong Roosevelt partI
san and had taken part in the Pro-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26

gressive national convention two years
ago at Chicago. General Hutchison critl-
cised the Mexican policy of President VIII
son and said that had Roosevelt been pres
dent he would have gone into Mexico and
brought peace and order out OF revolu
ton and chaos. The general predicted a
sweeping Progressive victory In 1916.
There were two-minute talks by dele
gates from Cache, Carbon, Morgan, San
pete, BoXelder, Juab. Utah and Salt Lake
counties, Miss Mildred Knight sang beau
tifully The Star Spaneled Banner"
The evening session was reserved for
the pyrotechnicS. and il was at tliS ses-
sion that Mr. Morris emphatically repu-
dated all allegiance TO the Republican
marty
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Speaks Final Word"

- After, a selection by the Hawaiian
IroubadourS. Nephi L. Morris spoke on
Shall We Amalgamate?" which he an
swered with an emphatic No" In in
Producing Mr. Morris the chairman said
that Mr. Morris had CAREFUL secured the
sentiment OF every section OF the state
and that the sentiment he would express
III his address was unQueStionablY the
sentiment of the ProgrcSSiVes and this
address the iinal word on the subject
In opening his speech Nj Morris called
attention To what he termed an effort on
the part of the Descrct Evening News,
whose motto was Truth and Liberty"
to belittle the Progressive conference
Mr. Morris said that the puhic was
hearing much of the call on the part OF
the old-line Republicans To the Progress
slves 10 get together" This siren call.
he said; was continually heard, but was
Stil unheedcd.
The ProgrcssiveS. he said were blamed
because Of the success Of the Democrats
I'm the election of 1gl2. Then he called
attention 10 the causes leading up To the
Democratic victory, First. he said, il
was CannoDism. then il was AldrIChism.
and finally Lorimerism. The Demucra tic
party, he said, had gained the lower house
OF congress in 1910 and almost captured
the senate This was wear before the
formation OF the Progressive party. yet.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26

| Caleb Tanner was named by the chair
to draft a declaration Of principles.
In opening the convention Mr.. Walton
spoke encouragingly of the prospects for
Progressive success He said that the
Progressives OF the state were gathered
for the purpose OF outlining the future
work OF the party. They were in confer
ence, he said, to promote the interests
Of no party save their own.
Or. C. w, Middleton addressed the con-
ference on Health Conservation, ar
raiGning the government for its failure TO
csta abllsh department of health TO con-
serve the lives Of the people of the ma
tion and check the ravagcs OF disease.
The government, he said, through its bu-
reau OF animal industry. was paying a
greater amount of attention 10 saving the
lives OF the cattle, sheep and swine, than
TO saving the lives of its citizens. He
called attention to the fact that 100000
die annually in American from tubercu-
losis II that number OF cattle died each
year he said. a special session OF con-
eress would be called. If necessary. TO
aid the government in coping with the
disa Ster,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Praised Administration.

Lewis Larson followed DR.. Middleton
addressing himself TO the subject. Utah
Politically. in Washington Mr.. Larson
cdused "A mild surprise by his praise OF
the Democratic national administration
and his declaration that Utah should SEND
TO Washington congressional delegation
in harmony with the administration He
said;
Ever since ] was small boy In
Utah / have heard a sound doctrine
propounded here. l heard it on the
street corners and In meetings. L
have heard Republicans eXpound it
in each successive campaign. It is
this: "Send 10 Washington Il dele
gatlon that will work in harmony
with the administration"
Now. this constitutes good busi
ness and good common sense, 1t Is
"A proposition that should appeal TO
us. Let us remind The remnants of
the grand old party OF this doctrine
of theirs Let us go out In the COM
ing campaign and advocate the adop-
ton of this principle. Let us use 1t
effectively this fall. Let us send 10
Washington this fall a delega tion that
will work In harmony with the pres
ent progresssive-I say, progressive
administration.
We have the right TO use this argu
ment. II has heen worked in Utah
for half century and NC have now
fallen heir to II. IT may not sound
so we'll this year to the Republican
party as formerly. but there is no
reason why IL should not be just Is
effective
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Cadmus Speaks.

w. e. Cadmus, national organizer,
spoke briefly while the conference awaited
the report OF the committee on resolutions
He said that this was the largest morn
ing session of a conference that he had
seen In the thirty states he lad visited
Considering the weather conditions, and
the fact that the meeting was held a a
time remote from the campaign cnthu-
siasm. he said, the showing was magnifl-
cent.
The adoption OF the declaration OF
principles with the Wherry amendment
concluded the morning session OF the con
ference During the meeting there were
delightful solos by Leslie Savillc and Miss
Winnifrsd Smith.
The afternoon session OF the conference
was largely given over TO business. Mr.
Cadmus spoke al some length on meth
ods OF organization and the urgency o
effective organization I'm every precinct
OF the state. During the afternoon more
than $500 was contributed by the dele
gates In contributions OF from 25 cents
TO $40. Pledges for more than 5000 a
month were secured from the ProgressiycS
AT the meeting.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Should Erase Blot.

In Utah. with The execution OF 2 few
people in Vermont. we have the only
remnant OF the old Republican party.
The only blot of standpattism on the
map is found in Utah. We have the
opportunity TO wipe off that blot this
fall. Let us join with all Progressives
in wiping off that blot. II ii Is nee
party now in power 10 accomplish
this. let us do 1t. We can join with
the progressive Democrats of this
state and succeed in effacing stand
pattlsm.
An interesting address OF the forenoon
session was that Of Walter Adams OF
Provo who spoke on "Progressives, Past
and Present" lie said that the conserva
tves of today were idolizius the radicals
OF yesterday. lie called attention TO the
fact that Washington. Lafayette. Sumner
Murat and Cromwell were all sneered at
as radicals In their day. but that now
their memory and their deeds arc per-
petuated In The minds OF a grateful pos
terlty. In like maj nncr the historians ol
the future ne said would write in fade
less inks the great worth OF Roosevelt
La Toilette, DolIiver and Reveridge.
The Progressive Idea" was the subject
Of q brief address given by William II
BrameI Mr.. Brame said that, briefly
stated the Progressive idea consisted IN
making an honest effort TO elevate Tho
people OF the country TO higher plane
of social consciousness.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26

to encourage and uphold the hands
OF all those who. by patriotic and un-
selfish devotion. are striving for the
most approved and advanced educa-
tional principles and methods in our
schools and we denounce as reac-
tionary and iutolera bic any politica
DONNA tion over our educational insti-
tutions. We regard II as OF COM
manding Importance that the educa-
tonal System OF this state shall be
not only nonsectarian, but nonpartlsan
as well.
Lower Rates.
Through the wisdom and foresight
OF the splendid body OF men who
made the constitution of the state OF
Utah, the legislature (as provided for
IN article IL, section l5) was COM
mandcd to pass laws establishing
maximum rates of transportation for
passenger and freight service, and to
prevent discriminat ton,
The attention of our lawmakers has
been. called 10 this mandatory pro-
vision of the constitution at each scs-
sion OF the legislature since statehood.
either through the medium Of the gov
ernor's message or BY the introduc-
ton OF bills specifically providing for
the carrying out Of said provision.
But through the influence OF the I'm
visible government" this constitu-
tional mandate has been totally ig-
nored, with the result that many OF
our natural resources languish, our
people are compelled to pay exorbi
iant rates for both freight and pas
serger service. the building OF indie
pendent lines is discouraged and dis
elimination exists on every hand.
The people OF this state, like all
other states in the union, arc entitled
10 a public utilities commission,
which shall be charged with the duty
Of protecting the rights of all her
citizens Such commission, II
osta blished, would insure better serv
Ice on the part Of telephone, tele
graph. gas, power light, transporta-
tiou and other companies; fairer
rates to the public, and would pre-
vent unjust discrimination In all its
phaSes.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Bandanas Remembered.

A Rough Rider banc, With PooeeFel
banda mas about their necks. played ar
overture while the Progressives were as
sembIing at the Hotel Utah yesterday
forenoon. The Progressive delegates
we're without the fantastic bandana hand
kerchiefs that they wore during the 1911
campaign However, not much OF theiI
enthusiasm had been lost and they were
every ready to cheer any reference tc
Roosevelt or the other Progressive
leaders.
AZ the forenoon session there were
about $50 delegates who brayed the snow
storm to attend the conference. which
had been called for the purpose OF ce-
menting the party organization and
making a declaration of principles. Later
in the day delayed Progressive delegates
arrived and an additional hundred were
at the afternoon session, while at night
the hall was packed
Wesley X Walton. chairman OF the
state organiza ton OF the Progressive
party, called the conference TO order and
presided during the forenoon session.
The following kilograms from Progress
sive leaders were read:
Moroni Heiner, Salt Lake:
On behalf of the executive commit
ee, I extend 10 you my best wishes
for successful conference. II is lits
tie wonder that the faith of the party
is so strong, when we contemplate
the many achievements during the
past eighteen months Of the prin-
cipes for which the party stands. SOU
cannot find a politician today who
does not think that our ma tional plat
form, which they so derided In 1912,
Is now the proper thing in 1914. We
stand against deals or dickers With
either Of the old parties and anyone
who is not for US is against lis. The
Progressive party in the nation has
come to stay. and II has come to
stay in every state.
GEORGE ". PERKINS.
Denver, Feb. q.
Frank Evans, chief Progressive serv-
ice, Salt Lake:
I regret II Is impossible to attend
the conference. The recent confer
ences here and in Illinois, where /
had the honor to participate. were the
most enthusiastic ! ever attended.
Colorado Progressives are active. ear
nest and militant. The curse OF cor
rupt political machines and bossisn
fostered In this state by the old
parties IS being removed by the great
Progressive organization OF this state.
We are sure to elect the next gov
srnor. and, We believe. the entire
state ticket. The beast Is our allie
CORY for the crimes OF special prlyi-
lese. II can only be banished from
cur midst by new party free from
the blight OF both old parties Tho
prospects were never better for a
glorious ma tional victory in 1916 My
congra tulations snd good wishes to
the brave men and women Of Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Unjust Taxation.

The Progressives Of Utah condemn
the unequal and unjust system Of
taxation that prevails In this state.
We condemn the practice Of the Of
fice holders Of this state for the man
ncr In which they tax the money OF
widows and orphans which may be
disclosed In probate proceedings for
its full value while at the same time
they overlook much of the money
and personal property OF rich and in
huential persons and corporations.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
At the Army Boxing Match.

Civilan-Bather a fearful .
that?
SoIdier-Wen. e ain really y
fearful. You see. the big fellow
sergeant an this is the only chanc,,
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-26
Lawrence Presides.

Former Senator George n Lawrence
presided al the afternoon session. IN a
brief speech Mr. Lawrence congratulated
the ProgrcssiVcs on the excellent spirit
shown at the meeting and on the bright
prospects for Progressive success in Utah.
Political Needs OF Utah were dis
cussed by John II. Ba gIey Of Ogden. He
spoke OF the need OF legislation limiting
the amount OF campaign expenditures.
aholiEhing the use OF vehicles on election
day, fixing The naXimum freight and pas
senser rates on railways and the repeal