The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1870-10-22
The Desires Of Young Republicanism
From the indianapolis Journal.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
II is tolerably certain that the Demo-
cratic party has carried the State of In
diana. In Ohio Campbell has beaten
Schenck. In Massachusetts, the PIohib-
ition and Labor Reform parties will di-
vide the Republican vote. 1t behooves
Republicans. therefore, to consider the
possibility of defeat in 1872. 1t is their
duty to consider the reasons for present
opposition from the Democrats and Of
serious apathy in their own ranks. With
out going into details, desire to ask at
tention to one hint-the apathy of the
younger members Of the party. They
are without enthusiasm. They do not
work heartily for the success Of Republi-
can nominees. Now, editors and politi-
clans may possibly regard this apathy
with indifference. They may tell us
that defeat. here or elsew here, is the re-
suit of local jealousies and the anger Of
disappointed Office seekers. l am very
certain that they can not thus fully &C
count for the facts of to-day.
Without the enthu siasm of the young.
er members, the Republican party will
be defeated in 1872. 10 attain this it is
necessary to change conditions. Let mo
then ask you to consider some ofthe de-
sires of young Republicanism, which, at
present, being unsatisfed lead to indif-
ference.
The first is to see the passage Of Mr..
Jenckes' Civil Service bill.
We are too much under the rule of
politicians, and these retain their sway
because of their patronage. Every SEN
ator and Representative has large fol-
lowing because he has great influence in
securing places. and these followers are
frequently unfit persons for the positions
sought. I know the statements which
are made by the opponents of this bill.
l have heard much about taristocracy'
and trust in the people. but Mr.. Jenckes
understands the workings of our present
system, and Mr.. Kelley of Pennsylvania
has written trenchant words concerning
it. Young Republicans, in large num-
bers, believe that politics would be great
ly purified, and our civil service greatly
improved, for the peoples good, by the
passage of Mr.. Jenckes' bill.
They are annoyed, therefore, by the
Indifference, and disguised by much Of
the opposition. to this measure. They
believe that better Congressman would
be secured, and better servants for the
post-ofices and revenue departments
would be obtained, if only this bill could
be passed.
l might enter largely into details upon
this point. Young Republicans know
very well that a large number Of our
Representatives are good, true men.
They can be proud Of the Representa-
tive from this District--our upright and
faithful John Coburn. Nevertheless,
they can point out men sent to Congress
by place>holders and place seekers. They
believe that politicians force too many
candidates upon the people. They are
in earnest, therefore, to relieve Congress
men from all distribution of patronage.
The second desire is to have q tariff
for revenue only.
At present, young Republicans see
that the party is largely under the influ>
ence Of old Wing ideas. They recognize
the honesty and patriotism of believers
in the so called protective system. They
will applaud all hearty efforts on the
part Of these to secure by law what they
believe to be for the good of the country.
But the majority of young Republicans,
| profoundly believe. are heartily oppos>
ed to the protective system, and have
enthusiasm for the application of freedom
to trade, rs we'll as to thought, and
speech, and religion.
It is we'll known to many of your rea-
ders that, as a corresponding member Of
the Free Trade League. have lectured
on the subject of protection and freedom
of trade. My convictions grow deeper,
il possible, that Government has no right
to interfere in matters Of business, and
these convictions are held by many young
men of the Republican party. These are
annoyed by the ignorance on this subject
Of our SO called statesmen. They are
not at all satisfied by the paper resolu-
tons of the party concerning tariff for
revenue only. They see that men are
sent to Congress to represent great inter-
ests which are opposed to freedom. They
wish, therefore, to have the party declare
itself for freedom of trade. They are
weary with orations about what the par
ty has done in the past. To arouse their
enthusiasm for it to-day, they must be
made to see it committed fully to the
doctrine of tariff for revenue only.
l should be glad to write also about
the giving away o. public lands, and our
national banks, but l desire to lie brief
remembering that your columns are
short, and your readers disposed to skip
lengthy communications
Desiring the ascendency of the Repub.
lican party, believing in its need Of puri-
fication, Of new measures, and new lead>
ers, solicit attention for the points of
this letter. Enthusiasm for great prin-
ciples will alone bring the young men of
to day to hearty cooperation with the
party which is to be honored for its SER