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if K ? TRUTH. Iff MR. HEARST AS A NATIONAL 11 FIGURE. Bi When William R. Hearst enters tho t House of Representatives next month VJ to completo his unexpired term ns If congressman from tho Eloventh dls m' trlct of Now York, "no ono In that m body," says tho Sprlnglleld Republl m, can (Ind.), "will attract tho personal H.'- attention that ho will," for, continues Tho Republican, "If Hearst ever was dangerous, ho nover was so dangerous - as ho Is today, as a factor In national B politics." Both tho manner of "Ills H, i campaign for mayor and Its result, as M' i well as his conduct now," tho Chicago M, Public (Slnglo Tax) asserts, "make I; him loom up no longer as a self-seek-jV I cr, but ns a genuine leader In a great f ' causo." Ho has becomo "tho Bryan of ' tho cast" In tho opinion of tho Chi H: cago Tribune (Rep.), and, as tho St. H Louis Qlobo-Democrat (Rop.) pro pi' diets, ho "will bo far moro powerful B j I between now and election day In 1908 Hr i than ho would bo If ho had obtained H tho mayoralty." Ho will "grow moro B . threatening as timo goes on," ro B marks tho Macon (Ga.) Telegraph B, (Oom.). Tho Detroit Journal (Rop.) I, avers that ho is at last a "real prcsl- dontlal possibility," whllo tho Chicago I Chronlclo (Rep.) declares that his nl I i most winning light, slnglo handed, I against Tammany "will probably sub- stltuto Hearst for Bryan ns tho Dom B ocratlc Idol, and causo a reorgnnlza B tlon of tho Democratic party on a B purely socialistic and revolutionary B basis." Tho Spokano Spokesman-Re- vlow (Ind. Rep.) likewise thinks that B "tho Democratic cholco will bo bc B twoen Bryan and Hearst," nnd then B makes tho following observations: B "Though McClellan, tho Tammany B candidate, has been re-elected, tho vie H -tory is such a closo ono that It must H very materially rcduco tho Tammany H J Influence in tho party in a national H , campaign. Hcretoforo It has been B i clistomary to refer to that organlzn B tlon as ono of tho most perfect and powerful political machines in tho B country. Tho blow which has been B t ' struck at it In this election can not B but Injuro Its prcstlgo, and though B , Mr. Hearst was In tho campaign as u B municipal ownership candidate, it will B bo an easy matter for him to resume B ' his place as a Democrat and seek tho B nomination for tho presidency. "Thoso who believed that Mr. H Hqarst was nothing but a rampant H yellow Journalist aro learning that bc H hind his ' sensationalism thcro is a H power Strong enough to elect him to H congress nnd almost able to down tho H most powerful Democratic machine In H tho country. Ho may bo able to win H over that same machlno to his own H i sldo, and if ho desires its support in H , the presidential field, and tho raco in HJ i the national convention between him HJ m and Bryan, as predicted by Mr. Wat HJ terson, may bo a very Interesting HJ . one." HJ Tho press aro, however, by no HJ means united in assigning such great HJ importance nnd significance to Mr. HJ Hearst's sudden development of pop. HJ ular strength In Now York City. Tho HJ ' Sacramento Union (Rop.) predicts HJ that oven if ho gains tho mayoralty HJ v on tho recount, his victory " will hard- HJ ' ly tend to put him in tho lino of fu- HJ turo and larger political honors." Tho HJ , papers which take this adverse view HJ claim that his show of power was duo HJ to adventitious nids and peculiar clr- HJ cumstanccs which aro not likely to oc- HJ cur again in combination, and further- HJ more that, although ho may bo accep- HJ table to tho olectorato of Now Yorn, HJ ho Is an Impossibility in tho eyes of HJ tho country at large. Tho Kansas HJ City Star (Ind. Dem.) states that tho HJ causes which contributed largely to HJ tho romarkablo voto polled by Mr. H Hearst woro "dislike of tho regular H! party organization and tho lavish HS promises of the candidate," and tho H Chicago Post (Ind.) Interprets tho H size of tho voto to mean "a popular! I t f l I' HJ - I... ..I I. . II..I ..I . ! dissatisfaction with tho manner In which both of tho other parties havo been exploited by bosses to their per sonal advantages." Scores of papers bellovo that tho popular Indignation aroused by tho insuranco scandals gave him a wldo but only ephemeral popularity. "Any stick is good enough to beat a dog with," as ono paper ex presses It. "Ho represents," says tho Nashvlllo Banner (Dem.), "on element found in all largo cities, but which does not represent tho thoughtful American people." As tho Now York Worker (Socialist) explains it, "what was really behind Hearst was not tho 'will of tho people,' but their ignor nnco and Indoloncc, their readiness to cast tho burden of their own eman cipation on tho shouldcrsi of a 'lead er.' " Hence, says tho Chicago Chron lclo (Rop.): "Counting thorn nil (tho causes) to gether, as they Indubitably should bo, ono can seo tho genesis of tho Hearst voto and can entertain a reasonable hope that it can never again coalesco in ono aim." But in spito of differences of opin ion as to Mr. Hearst's prospects for greater power and further honors, all seem to agreo with tho Chicago Jour nal (Rop.) In saying that "he is evi dently In politics to stay." Says tho Nashvlllo Banner (Dem.), "his extra ordinary methods of solf-cxploltatlon nnd sensational propaganda make nat ural tno assumption tnat no win again essay tho rolo of national leader," for ho has "tho audacity and nervo to at tempt tho impossible." Tho charge that tho movement back of Hearst carries tho "red flag" seems to bo los ing force. The Cleveland Plain Dealer (Ind. Dem.) maintains that "tho Hearst voto was not an anar chlstlc outbreak and not a socialistic tidal wave," and tho Indianapolis Star (Rep.) declares that "it would be folly to assume" It wasi such. What will bo tho consequences of Mr. Hearst's appearanco as an active factor in politics remains nn open question. Tho Worker (Socialist), 01 Now York, asserts that "Mr. Hearst has lot looso forces that ho will be unable to control, and that this strad dling demagogue may tako from us today, but wo shall tako from him to morrow." But tho Des Moines Reg ister and Loader (Rep.) cautions us that if tho conservative classes do not want Mr. Hearst in control ol "tho destinies of this country" they "should loso no time In setting up for themselves a true democracy, and work It without fear or favor." It Is of course expected that whatever In terest Mr. Hearst will tako In na tional politics will bo as a Democrat. But to accomplish anything of Im portance, ns such, ho will have to re organize tho party and get possession of tho predominating faction. Many papers, as shown above, boliovo that ho can easily succeed in this under taking; others express doubts. Among these mny bo cited tho Nashville Ban ner (Dem.), which says: "Tho organization of a national radical party, under whatever name, Is not improbable with loaders like Mr. Hearst and Mr. Bryan, who has insisted upon tho formation of a rad ical democracy, but such an organiza tion, becauso of tho many incompati ble elements which might bo brought upon special anpeal Into tho organiza tion, would bo constantly tending to factionalism and to tho breaking up Into smaller parties. At any rate, whatever may como to Mr. Hearst's movement, tho majority of tho Ameri can people aro for sound, safe, and conservative government, nnd may bo dopended upon to stand by tho safo principles that havo been tried and not found wanting." u TRUTH Is n legal Journal. Send In your Mining Noticos, Assessment No tices, and Delinquent Notices. TRUTH OFFICE, 241 South West Temple. Both Pho- j 1938. BLAMES EVERYTHING ON SMOOT. Tho Tribune has asserted that be cause Reed Smoot was elected a sena tor of the United States and becauso of tho opposition to him retaining his seat Mormons residing in the east aro dlscrimnated nganst n vnrous walks of life. In proof of that assertion Editor Cannon cites a case in which a rela tive of his own attending nn eastern college failed of becoming tho presi dent of his class. Tho editor says his fniluro wns because ho was discrimi nated against on account of his being a Mormon. This argument did not, however, bold good In tho case of Carl Badger, a Mormon nnd privnto secretary to Senator Smoot, who wns chosen presi dent of his class In the George Wash ington University of Washington, D. C. Neither did it apply In tho case of A. C. Sorenson, whoso home Is In Pro vo, Senator Smoot's homo town, and who is a Mormon. Mr. Sorenson was chosen as president of tho Junior law class of tho Gcorgo Washington Uni versity notwithstanding his Mormon ism and Senator Smoot. Strange It docs not occur to Editor Cannon that qualification has something to do with success. Anything however absurd is good enough for the Tribune to use as an argument against Senator Smoot. o LECTURE RECITAL. Mrs. Martha Roylo King nnd somo of her pupils will give a "lecturo reci tal" on Monday evening, at 255 Com mercial Club building. Tho subject chosen Is "Modern American Compo scrsr" Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, Mrs. Jes sie L. Gaynor nnd Mrs. Carrie Jacobs Bond. The full programme is as fol lows: Sketch of Mrs. Gaynor. 7 Miss Eva Thomas Group of Mrs. Gaynor's Songs. 'And I" 'Flowers' Cradlo Song" Miss Edith Godbo 'Molly" "If I Wero a Bee" "The Japanese Maiden" Miss Carol Evans "Lest Winter Come" Miss Halllc Foster "Tho Luulabyo Boat" "I Lovo tho Old Doll Best" Carmellto Pitt "If I Know" s "Since She Kissed It" Miss Judith Evans "A Tiny Fish I'd Llko to Bo" "Mistress Mary" - Susie Russell Sketch of Mrs. Beach Miss Enid Edmonds Group of Mrs. Beach's Songs. "Juno" "Good Night" Miss Judith Evans "Tho Summer Wind" "O. Woro My Lovo Yon Lilac Fair" "Tho Western Wind" Mrs. King Scottish Cradlo Song "Ecstacy" "Tho Swallow" Miss Hallio Foster "The Clover" "The Blue-Bell" Quartette "Sleep, Little Darling" Miss Edith Godbo "When Soul Is Joined to Soul"... Mrs. King Sketch of Mrs. Bond Miss Alvorda Martin Group of Mrs. Bond's Songs. "Shndows" Miss Hallio Foster "I Lovo You Truly" "Just A'wearln' For You" Miss Judith Evans "When You're Sad and Lonely".. "But I Havo You" "A Study In Symbols" "May I Print a Kiss?" Mrs. King Accompanists Miss Edna Edwards, Miss Blancho Atchison, Miss Judith Evans. Trj Shepard Co. on collections. ( SOCIAL FREE LANCELETS. J The younger element in society is ' still wondering If the butterfly youth, ' who has so often proved Impervious to Cupid's darts, has at last seriously Ji mado up his mind. His attention to J tho charming young girl would cer- gg talnly Indicate It, but then ho has so frequently appeared in the same rolo. ,. Tho University club has so far out- JI stripped the Alta club In social ac- JJ tlvlty and somo of tho ancients and honornbles of tho last mentioned or- 'I ganlzatlon aro dusting off tho cobwebs l' which destroy their vision of tho fash- f lonablo horizon nnd quietly debating tho question of attempting another of their crushes. Time was when an Alta club reception was hailed with delight by tho devotees of dancing, ? but the last two or three affairs wero , hnrdly what could bo termed successes i and tho custom came to nn end. This ,- year, however, there aro enough 1 young and experienced men in tho club j to give the proper swing to such an j entertainment and many hope that the 1 past Idea will bo revived despite tho protest of tho centenarians. I & " Miss Charlotte Holmes left for Los j! Angeles on Thursday evening. X & J Mrs. Dana T. Smith has gone to i California to bo away all winter. J Mrs. R. F. Hayward and family left f during tho week to join Mr. Hayward t In Mexico. A Miss Helen Crawford has returned g from her Eastern trip. ) Mrs. Victor M. Clement Is now in j Washington, D. C. f o ' JOTS BY THE WAY. Railroad circles wero deeply Inter ested during the week In the reslgna- ! tlon of Orvln Morris as chief clerk of the Oregon Short Line freight depart ment, after a faithful servlcof twen ty years. The chief feature of tho announcement was the statement by Mr. Morris himself that he had abso lutely no feeling of bitterness toward any of tho local officials, but. that an entirely alien man had been trans planted to the Short Line as district freight and passenger agent at Boise, I in the person of Donald Stubbs, who I Is a son of Traffic Director J. C. Stubbs, tho ex-Southern Pacific ofll- clal who was placed in charge of traf- j flc on all Harriman lines. This is not I the first time that Mr. Stubbs has 1 placed his relatives in good berths on ' the lines over the heads of far moro competent employees and railroad men aro wondering where It will all end. Sympathy was very naturally all with Mr. Morris, who Is a young Salt ( Laker, who has every reason to feel f$ proud of his past record, and it was , a matter of congratulation that ho 7 should at once bo selected as traffic ' manager for tho now Manufacturers and Merchants' association. Of Mr. Stubbs nothing can bo said other than that It is but ono moro blunder on the part of this high salaried but sad ly overestimated official. Among tho changes which havo oc curred in tl)o local railroad ofllces tho past ton days is tho promotion of Ru fus Cobb from tho position of chief clerk to traveling freight agent for tho Southern Pacific. Tho promotion Is well deserved and Mr. Cobb's friends oxtend congratulations. Try Shepard & Co., on collections. 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